Calabasas
Calabasas is a national forest group campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 31.38500, -111.05194
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (520) 281-2296
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Calabasas
Overview Calabasas Group Campground is a place for groups of up to 250 people to enjoy scenery and privacy in a remote, natural setting. Weddings, family reunions and other social gatherings are especially popular during winter due to pleasant seasonal temperatures, yet it is open year-round. Calabasas is situated in Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona, home to a variety of ecosystems and recreation opportunities. It is located a short distance off Ruby Road near Peña Blanca Lake, 67 miles south of Tucson and 14 miles northwest of Nogales, Arizona. Recreation A major attraction at Calabasas Group Site is nearby Peña Blanca Lake. The 45-acre, man-made lake provides birding, boating and fishing opportunities year-round. Anglers can try for rainbow trout, bass, sunfish, crappie and catfish. Groups also enjoy picnicking in the camping area, hiking or mountain biking on area trails or visiting historic sites. Facilities The camping area can be reserved by one group at a time. Facilities at Calabasas include 14 tables, 12 campfire rings with grills, three pedestal barbecue grills, benches, a parking area and toilets. The site is spread out, so there is enough space to set up additional tables and facilities. There is no drinking water available; visitors must bring their own. Natural Features Campsites within the group area are spread out among a stand of oak trees within a shallow, grassy valley. A few well-worn pathways lead to low hilltops in the area where visit
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sonoita Propane · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 68 designated routes (129 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabasas Group Site | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| White Rock Campground | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Love's Travel Stop #350 | Overnight parking | 6.1 mi | — | — |
| Ramada 2 | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Willow 1 | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Meadow | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.