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Gordon Hirabayashi Campground campground

Arizona, USA Santa Cruz watershed 32.339°, -110.718°
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Gordon Hirabayashi Campground -- Arizona campground
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground Arizona · Santa Cruz watershed
About this campground

Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

Gordon Hirabayashi Campground, located in Arizona’s Santa Catalina Mountains along the Catalina Highway, offers 12 first-come, first-served established campsites—no reservations or permits required. A $20/night fee applies. Amenities include pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills, but no drinking water or hookups. RVs up to 22 feet are allowed. The campground sits in a high desert setting with scenic views of rugged mountains, pine-oak woodlands, and broad vistas. Nearby trails include the Arizona Trail and Sycamore Reservoir Trail. Best visited March–May or September–November for mild temps. The peaceful, historic site (a former WWII prison camp) offers a quiet retreat with rich natural and cultural appeal.
StateArizona
WatershedSanta Cruz
Latitude32.3391°
Longitude-110.7177°
Amenities

What's on-site at Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.

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Reservations
First-come, first-served
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Toilets
Not listed
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Showers
Not listed
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Fire rings
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Detailed forecast

Plan your trip down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.

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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.

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Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds in the area

Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Gordon Hirabayashi Campground, with reservations status.

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Molino Basin
Molino Basin Campground
General Hitchcock Campground
General Hitchcock
Rose Canyon
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Nearby streamflow

USGS streamgauges within reach of Gordon Hirabayashi Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.

Camping essentials & Leave No Trace

Pack it in, pack it out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know before you go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize campfire impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave what you find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Gordon Hirabayashi Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

Can I make reservations at Gordon Hirabayashi Campground?

This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.

How fresh is the weather data on this page?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.

What's the best time of year to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.

How do I get to Gordon Hirabayashi Campground?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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Manage alerts in the Snoflo app

Custom push alerts are configured in the iOS app -- favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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