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.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 12:17PM MST until October 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...A strong weather disturbance along the West Coast will be re-inforced by a decaying tropical system this weekend resulting in strong sustained south to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. The strongest wind gusts will occur near showers and thunderstorms. * WHERE...Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Going into or being upon the Described Area.
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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