Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1
This is a day-use group picnic site only; overnight camping is not permitted. Day-use hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The site is currently closed. A closure order (03-05-03-25-002) is in effect for Sabino and Bear Canyon through January 21, 2028, affecting this area. When operational, reservations are available through Recreation.gov at $75 per day.
Flood Advisory issued August 31 at 2:38PM MST until September 1 at 2:30AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Above action stage observed at Brawley Wash in Three Points at 13.44 feet around 2:00 PM MST. * WHERE...North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 230 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 235 PM MST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marana, Three Points, Avra Valley and Picture Rocks. - This includes the following highways... Route 86 between mile markers 146 and 153. Route 286 between mile markers 22 and 45. This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations... Manville Rd at Brawley Wash and Twin Peaks Rd between Sanders and Sandario. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Camp Creek Fire - Trail Closure (updated)
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public and firefighter safety due to wildfireactivity associated with the Camp Creek Fire. Order 01-10-D04-004-S-26 superseeds Order 01-10-D04-0003-S-26.
Marshall Gulch Closure Order
The Arizona Trail, Marshall Gulch Trail #3, Aspen Trail #93, and Sunset Trail #90 are open to pedestrian use weekly on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all federal holidays. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, a closure of the entire area is implemented for public safety during the…
About
Cactus Ramada 1 is a reservable group picnic site located within Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in Coronado National Forest, at the edge of Tucson, Arizona. This facility is strictly day-use only with no overnight camping permitted. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The site can accommodate up to 45 people and features a covered picnic shelter (ramada) with four ADA-accessible picnic tables, additional stone tables, a serving table, two grills, and a campfire circle with a stone fire pit. The site shares a vault restroom with Cactus Ramada 2, and potable water is available via a spigot at the Ramada 2 entrance. Bear-proof trash cans are provided. The entire facility is ADA accessible via paved paths. Access to Cactus Ramada 1 requires either the Sabino Canyon shuttle service (additional fee) or foot travel approximately 1/3-mile from the parking area. Only one vehicle is allowed inside for supply transport. The recreation area sits along Sabino Creek at 2,800 feet elevation in the Santa Catalina Mountains. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and exploring the Sonoran Desert landscape with its flowering cacti and desert wildflowers. Pets are not allowed anywhere in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.
Directions
From I-10, take exit 250 for Orange Grove Road. Go east on Orange Grove Road for about 6.5 miles. Turn right on Skyline Drive. After about 1 mile, continue right onto Sunrise Drive. Follow for 6.3 miles and turn onto Sabino Canyon Road. Continue to the entrance just north of Sunrise Drive. From the parking area, access the ramada via shuttle or 1/3-mile walk.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 749-8700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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