Description

Arizona, Gilbert Ray Campground, Tucson Mountain Park.  The campground is located in a beautiful section of the Senoran Desert with large Saguaro cactus located through out the campground.  The cactus can grow to over 70 feet tall. 

Directions:

Located 3 miles south of Saguaro National Park (west) on McCain Loop Road.  Directions from I-10 east of Tucson: I-10 west to I-19 south. Exit at Ajo Way (exit 99), turn right. Go west to Kinney Road approximately 5 miles, turn right. Follow Kinney Road to McCain Loop, turn left. The campground entrance is on the left. 

Please Note: Weight restrictions apply to Gates Pass Road.  Big rigs should enter Tucson Mountain Park from Ajo Highway to Kinney Road.  North Kinney Road can be a challenge for large RV's.  South Kinney Road is much better for entering the area. 

Comment

Gilbert Ray Campground has 150 tent or RV camp spots.  Restrooms are available without showers.  Campground roads are paved with crushed rock parking pads.  Most camp spots are back-in spots.  Most camp spots have 30 amp electric service only.  Generators are NOT permitted because electricity is available.  Sewer and RV water are not available at each spot.  Drinking water is available at some locations. Wood fires are prohibited.  The campground can be reached at (520) 724-5000.  Camping is on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is a seven-day length of stay limit.  Reservations are NOT available.  The park is open all year with the busiest season between November through April.   Summer tempratures are extreme and usually drive most campers out of the area.  It's actually quite a nice camping location.  Big rigs up to approximately 45 feet can be accommodated in large camp spots.  That's an estimated RV legnth, all sites are different sizes.  Unfortunately, wood fires are prohibited in the campground.