Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov; same-day bookings available up to 6 months in advance. Stage Two fire restrictions are in effect: wood and charcoal fires, smoking, and fireworks are prohibited. Propane stoves are permitted. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 29 at 9:39AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Scattered strong thunderstorms later this afternoon will produce wind gusts to 45 to 55 mph resulting in areas of blowing dust which will reduce visibilities to between one-quarter mile and one mile at times. Initial development of the blowing dust will be near Tucson then move to the west and northwest. Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging between 104 to 110 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees. Major to Extreme HeatRisk today. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
Blowing Dust Advisory issued August 29 at 9:39AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Scattered strong thunderstorms later this afternoon will produce wind gusts to 45 to 55 mph resulting in areas of blowing dust which will reduce visibilities to between one-quarter mile and one mile at times. Initial development of the blowing dust will be near Tucson then move to the west and northwest. Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging between 104 to 110 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees. Major to Extreme HeatRisk today. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
West and East Border Roads closed for public safety
All border roads a remain closed (the dirt roads directly along the border and all crossover roads leading from South Puerto Blanco Drive to the border) to all public vehicle and pedestrian traffic for public safety. South Puerto Blanco Drive remains open
About
Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground sits at the mouth of Alamo Canyon against the rocky Ajo Mountains in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This intimate four-site campground offers a backcountry experience with basic amenities including picnic tables, charcoal grills, an ADA-accessible vault toilet, and trash collection. The campground is tent-only; RVs, motorhomes, trailers, and generators are prohibited. The setting showcases classic Sonoran Desert landscape with organ pipe cacti, saguaros, and other desert flora. A 0.9-mile trail leads from the campground into Alamo Canyon for hiking and exploration. The remote location provides exceptional dark sky viewing and peaceful solitude, though campers should note there is no cell phone service or potable water. Access is via a 3-mile graded dirt road suitable for passenger vehicles, branching from Highway 85 at milepost 65.5. The nearest services are in Lukeville (18 miles south) or historic Ajo (26 miles north).
Directions
Alamo Canyon Road is at milepost 65.5 on the east side of AZ State Route 85, on the north side of the concrete bridge crossing Alamo Wash. There is no road sign. The campground is at the end of a 3-mile graded dirt road suitable for most vehicles. From Phoenix: I-10 to SR 85 south. From Tucson: SR 86 west to Why, then SR 85 south.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| orpi_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (520) 387-6849 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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