Open year-round. Backcountry permits required via Recreation.gov. Pets prohibited in wilderness areas.
Flood Advisory issued August 31 at 8:11AM MST until August 31 at 11:15AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1115 AM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 811 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Bailey Wash, Moras Wash, Las, San Luis Wash, Placeritos Wash, Sabino Wash, Sikul Himatk Wash, Chutum Vaya Wash, Alambre Wash, Thomas Canyon Wash, Ali Molina Wash, Puertocito Wash, Baboquivari Wash, San Vicente Wash, Gu Oidak Wash, Pan Wash, Ko Vaya Wash, Solano Wash, Big Wash, San Juan Wash, Comobabi Wash, Vamori Wash, Sells Wash, Fresnal Wash, Altar Wash, Fresno Wash, Mulberry Wash, Murk Kui Wash, Chukut Kuk Wash, Topawa Wash, Pan Tak Wash and Anegan Wash. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sells, Topawa, San Miguel, San Isidro, Kitt Peak, Ali Chukson, Gu Oidak, Vamori, South Komelik, Cowlic, Fresnal, Choulic, Newfield, Coldfields, No:ligk, South Comobabi, Comobabi, Cababi, Fresnal Canyon and Artesia. - This includes Route 86 between mile markers 102 and 130. This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations... Indian Route 19 south of Topawa and Indian Route 20 at Cowlic. - 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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