Molino Basin Campground
Closed for the season. The campground operates November 1 through April 30 and reopens in fall when cooler temperatures return. Individual sites are first-come, first-served; the group site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 12 at 4:42PM MST until July 12 at 4:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MST for portions of South Central and Southeast Arizona.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 4:30PM MST until July 12 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 730 PM MST. * At 430 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up 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 indicated. 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... Tanque Verde, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Catalina Foothills and Seven Falls. This includes the following streams and drainages... Sabino Creek, Tanque Verde Wash, Sutherland Wash, Esperero Wash, Bird Canyon, Pantano Wash, Rillito River, Ventana Canyon Wash and Agua Caliente Wash.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 12 at 4:30PM MST until July 12 at 5:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
SVRTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 515 PM MST. * At 430 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of Kitt Peak, moving west at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Topawa, San Isidro, Kitt Peak, Ali Chukson, Fresnal, South Comobabi, Fresnal Canyon, Pan Tak and Ali Molina. This includes the following highways... Route 86 between mile markers 119 and 136. Route 286 near mile marker 21.
About
Molino Basin Campground occupies a unique niche in the Coronado National Forest recreation system, operating during the cooler months when higher-elevation Catalina campgrounds are closed. Located 5.5 miles up the Catalina Highway from the forest boundary, the campground sits at 4,500 feet in a savannah landscape of desert grassland punctuated by Arizona live oaks, mesquite, and cottonwoods along Molino Creek. The campground offers 37 individual sites on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 per night, plus a reservable group site accommodating up to 70 people for $100 per night plus $10 per vehicle. All roads are paved and accessible by two-wheel drive vehicles. RVs and trailers under 22 feet are permitted, though no hookups or dump station are available. The Arizona Trail passes through the campground, connecting hikers, bikers, and equestrians to routes extending from Mexico to Utah. The Molino Trail provides access to the Pusch Ridge Wilderness for hiking and horseback riding. Campers must bring their own water, as none is available on site. Vault toilets and trash service are provided. Fires are permitted in established fire rings when no restrictions are in effect.
Directions
From Tucson, take Catalina Highway (also called General Hitchcock Highway) northeast off Tanque Verde Road. Drive 4.2 miles to the Coronado National Forest boundary, then continue 5.7 miles to the campground entrance between mileposts 5 and 6. All campsite roads are paved and accessible by two-wheel drive vehicles.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 388-8300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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