Mission San Xavier del Bac
Tucson, AZ
A white Spanish mission church from the late 1700s on the Tohono O’odham Nation, with a richly painted interior. It is still an active parish.
- Nearest town
- Tucson, AZ
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 32.1072, -111.0080
- Editor's pick
- ★
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
- Tucson / Lazydays KOAMotorhome stopover6 mi from Mission San Xavier del BacMotorhomes
- Gilbert Ray CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Mission San Xavier del Bac
- Prince of Tucson RV ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from Mission San Xavier del BacMotorhomes
- Camp SaguaroCampsite16 mi from Mission San Xavier del BacTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Caballo Loco RanchMotorhome stopover22 mi from Mission San Xavier del BacMotorhomesElectricity
- Catalina State Park: Loop ACampsite22 mi from Mission San Xavier del Bac
All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Mission San Xavier del Bac?
Mission San Xavier del Bac is in Tucson, AZ, at GPS 32.1072, -111.0080. It is about 14 mi from Saguaro National Park West.
Can you camp near Mission San Xavier del Bac?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tucson / Lazydays KOA, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mission San Xavier del Bac?
Mission San Xavier del Bac is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southeast Arizona: missions, mines and sky islands.
What is there to see near Mission San Xavier del Bac?
Places worth a stop nearby: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (13 mi), Saguaro National Park (16 mi), Sabino Canyon Recreation Area (18 mi) and Catalina State Park (22 mi).
When is the best time to visit Mission San Xavier del Bac?
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)