Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2 is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 32.31889, -110.81611
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 520-749-8700
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2
Overview Cactus Ramada 2 is a reservable group picnic site within the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area at the edge of Tucson, Arizona. The facility is accessible and can accommodate up to 25 people. Groups can picnic, hike and ride horseback in this desert oasis of Coronado National Forest. Recreation Hikers are drawn to Sabino Canyon for its beauty, scenery and challenge. Three popular trails begin at the recreation area and offer access to the dramatic landscape of the Santa Catalina Front Range, famous for its deep canyons and soaring ridges. A sunset hike reveals the lights of Tucson framed by the black silhouette of surrounding mountains. The self-guided Desert Nature Trail at the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center provides an excellent way to get to know the plants that have adapted to living in this demanding environment. Several area trails can also be used for mountain biking and horseback riding. Facilities The group site can accommodate up to 25 people. Amenities include a vault restroom, picnic shelter, three accessible picnic tables, one serving table, one bear-proof trash can and one large grill. Access to Cactus Ramada 1 is through the use of the Sabino Canyon shuttle service or by foot travel 1/3-mile to the Cactus Picnic Area from the parking area. There are also many individual first-come, first-served picnic sites scattered throughout area. A visitor center and bookstore are nearby. Natural Features The recreation area is located along Sabi
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Tucson Parks and Rec · 15 mi
- Propane
- Arizona Propaine · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- 3 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 69 designated routes (48 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hirabayashi Campground | Private campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Gordon Hirabayashi Campground | National forest campground | 6.0 mi | — | — |
| Molino | National forest group campground | 7.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Molino Basin | National forest campground | 7.4 mi | — | — |
| Molino Basin Campground | Private campground | 7.4 mi | — | — |
| Camp Whispering Pines | Private campground | 7.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.