Picacho Peak Campground

Open — Open year-round with reservations available online or by phone. Park gates open 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. There is currently a water shortage at the park and no water filling is allowed. Construction underway to improve infrastructure with minimal impacts on visitor areas.

About

Located at the base of the dramatic Picacho Peak along Interstate 10, this state park campground provides a unique desert camping experience between Phoenix and Tucson. The campground features 78 electric sites suitable for both RVs and tents, with no maximum size restrictions for RVs. All sites have paved access and are fairly level, set in natural Sonoran Desert landscape with native vegetation. The campground offers modern amenities including two handicapped-accessible restroom and shower buildings, a dump station included with camping fees, and high-speed WiFi available for an additional fee through Airebeam. An off-leash dog park is available exclusively for registered campers. Both back-in and pull-through sites are available, with all sites featuring picnic tables and barbeque fire rings. Many sites include ramadas for shade, and four sites are handicapped-accessible. Campers can explore numerous hiking trails including the challenging Hunter Trail to the peak summit and the 3-mile Sunset Vista Trail. The park is working toward International Dark Sky Park designation and enforces dark sky guidelines to preserve night sky visibility. Rustic camping options are also available seasonally. The park entrance is located at Exit 219 off Interstate 10.

Directions

Located at Exit 219 off Interstate 10, between Phoenix and Tucson in Pinal County.

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