Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Tucson, AZ
A desert canyon with a stream, pools and saguaros on the northeast edge of Tucson. A narrated shuttle runs up the paved road (no private cars); a Coronado Forest pass is required to park.
- Nearest town
- Tucson, AZ
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 32.3100, -110.8220
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. Hot in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Gordon Hirabayashi CampgroundCampsite6 mi from Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
- Rose Canyon CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Sabino Canyon Recreation AreaTentsCaravans
- Prince of Tucson RV ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from Sabino Canyon Recreation AreaMotorhomes
- Tucson / Lazydays KOAMotorhome stopover12 mi from Sabino Canyon Recreation AreaMotorhomes
- Haycreek RanchMotorhome stopover18 mi from Sabino Canyon Recreation AreaMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Camp SaguaroCampsite24 mi from Sabino Canyon Recreation AreaTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Sabino Canyon Recreation Area?
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is in Tucson, AZ, at GPS 32.3100, -110.8220. It is about 10 mi from Summerhaven.
Can you camp near Sabino Canyon Recreation Area?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Gordon Hirabayashi Campground, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Sabino Canyon Recreation Area?
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tucson and Mount Lemmon: from saguaros to pine forest.
What is there to see near Sabino Canyon Recreation Area?
Places worth a stop nearby: Windy Point Vista (7 mi), Catalina State Park (10 mi), Mission San Xavier del Bac (18 mi) and Biosphere 2 (19 mi).
When is the best time to visit Sabino Canyon Recreation Area?
The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)