Best camping near Catalina Foothills
29 campgrounds · 29 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Catalina Foothills, Arizona — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 29 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Catalina State Park
Fair
8.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 76°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Catalina State Park in Arizona offers stunning views of the Santa Catalina Mountains and desert landscapes. Visitors can enjoy nearby activities such as hiking, biking, and…
Why 100: 115 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Agave Gulch Military
Fair
8.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Agave Gulch Military camping area is located in the state of Arizona and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides tent and RV sites, with picnic tables and…
Why 100: 148 things to do within 15 mi
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Catalina State Park: Loop A
Fair
8.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 76°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Located near Oro Valley in southern Arizona, this campground offers tent and RV camping in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The area's desert setting provides scenic…
Why 100: 108 things to do within 15 mi
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Catalina State Park: Loop B
Fair
8.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 76°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 94°F
This campground near Oro Valley in southern Arizona offers tent and RV camping in a desert foothills setting at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Loop B provides access to…
Why 100: 104 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Catalina State Park: Ringtail Loop
Fair
9.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 76°F· Flood watch· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Catalina State Park's Ringtail Loop is a tent campground located near Oro Valley in the Catalina foothills north of Tucson, Arizona. Set in desert scrubland at moderate elevation…
Why 100: 101 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
Fair
12.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground, located in Arizona’s Santa Catalina Mountains along the Catalina Highway, offers 12 first-come, first-served established campsites—no reservations…
Why 100: 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Spencer Canyon
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Spencer Canyon camping area, located in Arizona, offers a serene and beautiful camping experience. It provides a range of amenities to make campers' stay comfortable and…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Spencer Canyon Campground
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Spencer Canyon Campground is a popular camping area located in Arizona. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. The campground…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Whitetail Campground
Fair
13.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Whitetail Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Arizona. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience, ensuring visitors have a…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Molino Basin
Fair
13.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Molino Basin camping area is located in the state of Arizona and offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets…
Why 100: 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Whitetail Group Site
Fair
13.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Whitetail Group Site is a popular camping area located in the state of Arizona. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. There are…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Molino Basin Campground
Fair
13.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Molino Basin Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Arizona. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy their stay. There are picnic…
Why 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Mt. Bigelow Dispersed Camping
Fair
13.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Mt. Bigelow Dispersed Camping is a scenic camping area located in the state of Arizona. This campground offers a rustic camping experience with minimal amenities, providing a…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Showers Point Group Campground
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Showers Point Group Campground is a beautiful camping area located in Arizona. This campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping experience. According to multiple…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Camp Lawton
Fair
14.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Camp Lawton is a campground operated by Catalina Council near Tanque Verde, Arizona, in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The facility serves as a retreat and camping…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Catalina Foothills
The Catalina Foothills area has 29 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Catalina Foothills
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.