Open year-round. Backcountry permits required via Recreation.gov. Pets prohibited in wilderness areas.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 4:53PM MST until August 10 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
SVRTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 545 PM MST. * At 453 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mount Lemmon/Summerhaven, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Mount Lemmon/Summerhaven and Seven Falls.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 10 at 4:30PM MST until August 10 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 730 PM MST. * At 430 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.8 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... San Isidro, Kitt Peak, Fresnal Canyon and Pan Tak. This includes the following highways... Route 86 between mile markers 122 and 143. Route 286 between mile markers 23 and 39. This includes the following streams and drainages... Altar Wash, Banner Wash, Puertocito Wash, San Juan Wash, Solano Wash, Alambre Wash, Sabino Wash, Anegan Wash, Fresno Wash, Mulberry Wash, Cerro Prieto Wash, Sells Wash, Viopuli Wash, Fresnal Wash, Baboquivari Wash, Ali Molina Wash, Mendoza Wash, South Mendoza Wash, Topawa Wash, Contreras Wash, Pan Tak Wash, Brawley Wash, Brown Wash, Saucito Wash, Comobabi Wash, Thomas Canyon Wash and San Vicente Wash.
Flood Watch issued August 10 at 11:12AM MST until August 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Northeast Pima county including the Catalina and Rincon Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM MST Tuesday afternoon through 11 PM MST Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall runoff may result in flash flooding of normally dry washes, roadway dips and other low-lying areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening. Additional rainfall from the previous day will result in faster responses in normally dry washes, creeks and roadway dips. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 1-3 inches. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Grass Shack sits at 5,300 feet in the Saguaro Wilderness, offering three backcountry campsites beneath large oaks and junipers. Chimenea Creek, the largest watershed in the Rincon Mountains, runs through the campground and provides water most of the year. The shaded riparian setting makes this one of the more comfortable wilderness camps in the park. The approach from Camino Loma Alta covers 10 miles with 2,200 feet of elevation gain, climbing through and above the saguaro forests. The route offers exceptional southern views and the campground is often unaffected by winter storms. Cell service is inconsistent; hikers may need to climb 0.5-1 mile to find signal. Each site accommodates up to 6 people and includes tent pads and a bear box for food storage. A vault toilet serves the campground. Campfires are strictly prohibited due to the fragile riparian ecosystem and surrounding grasslands susceptible to wildfire; gas stoves are encouraged.
Directions
Access from Camino Loma Alta trailhead. The 10-mile hike gains 2,200 feet of elevation climbing through the Rincon Mountains.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $4 - $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 733-5153 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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