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Half Moon Ranch

Coronado National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMt Lemmon / TucsonArizona⭐ 4.4 (53)
Half Moon Ranch
🟢 1 open window right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Sun Aug 30
Availability checked 6h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (6h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Half Moon Ranch in Arizona has 1 open booking window on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Sun Aug 30. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekend🛖 cabinbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 6h agosites #Half Moon Ranch

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite HALF MOON RANCH #Half Moon Ranch — photo
Site HALF MOON RANCH #Half Moon Ranch
Campsite HALF MOON RANCH #Half Moon Ranch — photo
Site HALF MOON RANCH #Half Moon Ranch
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.0 mi away (straight line).

⚡ IONNA23.0 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger23.3 midirections →
🔌 Tesla Destination Charger17.0 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Half Moon Ranch over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 1–3 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $150/nightCabin Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆53 ratings
5★34
4★14
3★1
2★2
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.5/4
T-Mobile1.2/4
AT&T0.8/4
Sprint retired1.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Half Moon Ranch FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Half Moon Ranch?

Half Moon Ranch in Arizona takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Half Moon Ranch?

Campsite fees at Half Moon Ranch run about $150/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Half Moon Ranch when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Half Moon Ranch often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Half Moon Ranch?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Half Moon Ranch over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 1–3 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Half Moon Ranch a good campground?

Half Moon Ranch holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 53 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Half Moon Ranch?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Half Moon Ranch, Verizon rates highest at 1.5 out of 5 from 29 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Half Moon Ranch located?

Half Moon Ranch is located in Mt Lemmon / Tucson, Arizona. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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