Molino Basin
Molino Basin is a national forest campground in Arizona.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 32.33695, -110.69168
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recreation/rec…
About Molino Basin
While most other campgrounds in the Catalina District are closed in winter and open in summer, Molino Campground and Picnic Area has a season that is just the opposite. Because it is located lower on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Molino is open during the late fall, winter, and early spring. Enjoy the reservable group campsite or first-come-first-served served single sites. The weather here is pleasantly mild then, and any of those seasons is a good time to visit. Campsites are located in savannah -- desert grassland dotted with oaks. Along the banks of Molino Creek, which flows only during and immediately after rain or snowmelt, species such as cottonwood, Arizona live oak, and mesquite provide a scenic setting for the campsites they shelter. Views are dominated by nearby rugged, rocky hills. Roads in the campground are paved.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Tucson Parks and Rec · 17 mi
- Propane
- Arizona Propaine · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 82 designated routes (107 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molino Basin Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Molino | National forest group campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Gordon Hirabayashi Campground | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Gordon Hirabayashi Campground | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| General Hitchcock Campground | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| General Hitchcock | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.