Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1
Open — Open year-round for day use from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Contact the Santa Catalina Ranger District at least 12 hours before your reservation.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Target Shooting Refuse Restriction
Possessing or storing any refuse for the purpose of target shooting with a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc).
Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure
No camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires allowed in Bear Wallow Riparian Area
Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources from environmental degradation.
Alcohol Closure
The purpose of this Order is to comply with the Arizona and New Mexico state law and to restrict underage consumption of alcoholic beverages to provide for public health and safety.
14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and to mitigate impacts on sensitive plant and wildlife species.
Tanque Verde Falls Camping Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources in the Described Area.
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
The twin-spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species and a State of Arizona protected reptile.
SVRD Rec Shooting Closure Order 03-05-03-23-010
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.
Olson Cabin Closure 03-05-05-22-030
Olson Cabin Permit Area is located on the west side of Forest System Road 4458 and approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the junction of Forest System Road 4458 and Forest System Road 639.
About
Cactus Ramada 1 is a reservable group picnic site located within the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in Coronado National Forest at the edge of Tucson. Situated at 2,800 feet elevation along Sabino Creek in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this accessible facility provides an excellent base for groups to experience the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. The ramada can accommodate up to 45 people and includes a picnic shelter, four accessible picnic tables, one serving table, two grills, a campfire circle, two bear-proof trash cans, and a vault restroom. Access to the site requires using the Sabino Canyon shuttle service or walking approximately 1/3 mile from the parking area. The facility operates as day use only from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with no overnight camping permitted. The recreation area offers exceptional hiking opportunities with three popular trails providing access to the dramatic landscape of the Santa Catalina Front Range. The self-guided Desert Nature Trail near the visitor center introduces visitors to the unique plants adapted to this demanding desert environment. Mountain biking and horseback riding are available on select trails. The area is known for its pleasant winter temperatures and spectacular springtime wildflower displays when the desert comes alive with flowering cacti and colorful blooms.
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. Park at the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area parking lot. Access the ramada via shuttle or 1/3-mile walk.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1 0.0mi
- Gordon Hirabayashi Campground 6.0mi
- Spencer Canyon Campground 8.1mi
- Whitetail Campground 8.1mi
- Molino Basin Campground 7.4mi
- Showers Point Group Site 8.3mi
- Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin 8.6mi
- Sollers Cabin 8.9mi
- General Hitchcock Campground 8.7mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 749-8700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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