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Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits

Saguaro National Park

🏕️ CampgroundMt Lemmon / TucsonArizona⭐ 4.6 (231)
Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits
🟢 39 open windows as of Oct 9 — soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits in Arizona has 39 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12. 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 Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Spud Rock #Spud Rock 3–Manning Camp #Manning Camp 6 next to each othersites Grass Shack #Grass Shack 1, Happy Valley #Happy Valley 1, #Happy Valley 2, #Happy Valley 3, Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 1, #Juniper Basin 2, #Juniper Basin 3, Manning Camp #Manning Camp 3, #Manning Camp 4, #Manning Camp 5, #Manning Camp 6, Spud Rock #Spud Rock 1, #Spud Rock 2, #Spud Rock 3
Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Douglas Springs #Douglas Springs 2
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites Douglas Springs #Douglas Springs 3
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites Grass Shack #Grass Shack 3, Manning Camp #Manning Camp 1
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 Douglas Springs #Douglas Springs 1 & Manning Camp #Manning Camp 2 next to each othersites Douglas Springs #Douglas Springs 1, Manning Camp #Manning Camp 2
Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 183 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Grass Shack #Grass Shack 1
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Douglas Springs #Douglas Springs 1 & Manning Camp #Manning Camp 2 next to each othersites Spud Rock #Spud Rock 1, Douglas Springs #Douglas Springs 1, Manning Camp #Manning Camp 2
Sat Oct 17 – Tue Oct 203 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 2–Manning Camp #Manning Camp 4 next to each othersites Douglas Springs #Douglas Springs 2, Happy Valley #Happy Valley 3, Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 1, #Juniper Basin 2, Manning Camp #Manning Camp 4

📷 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 Grass Shack #Grass Shack 1 — Bear box and tent pads at site 1
Site Grass Shack #Grass Shack 1 · Bear box and tent pads at site 1Saguaro NP
Campsite Grass Shack #Grass Shack 1 — Junction to site 1 next to hitching rail
Site Grass Shack #Grass Shack 1 · Junction to site 1 next to hitching railSaguaro NP
Campsite Happy Valley #Happy Valley 1 — Bear box, tent pads, and fire ring at site 1
Site Happy Valley #Happy Valley 1 · Bear box, tent pads, and fire ring at site 1Saguaro NP
Campsite Happy Valley #Happy Valley 1 — Bear box, tent pads, and fire ring at site 1
Site Happy Valley #Happy Valley 1 · Bear box, tent pads, and fire ring at site 1Saguaro NP
Campsite Happy Valley #Happy Valley 2 — Fire pit at site 2
Site Happy Valley #Happy Valley 2 · Fire pit at site 2Saguaro NP
Campsite Happy Valley #Happy Valley 2 — Tent pad at site 2
Site Happy Valley #Happy Valley 2 · Tent pad at site 2Saguaro NP
Campsite Happy Valley #Happy Valley 3 — Site 3 under the shade of a Juniper
Site Happy Valley #Happy Valley 3 · Site 3 under the shade of a JuniperSaguaro NP
Campsite Happy Valley #Happy Valley 3 — Sign, bear box, fire ring, and tent pad for site 3
Site Happy Valley #Happy Valley 3 · Sign, bear box, fire ring, and tent pad for site 3Saguaro NP
Campsite Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 1 — Tent pad at site 1
Site Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 1 · Tent pad at site 1Saguaro NP
Campsite Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 1 — Tent pads, bear box and fire ring at site 1
Site Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 1 · Tent pads, bear box and fire ring at site 1Saguaro NP
Campsite Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 2 — Site 2 with a bit of midday shade
Site Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 2 · Site 2 with a bit of midday shadeSaguaro NP
Campsite Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 2 — Fire ring with tent pad in the background
Site Juniper Basin #Juniper Basin 2 · Fire ring with tent pad in the backgroundSaguaro NP
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.4 mi away (straight line).

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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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 2–44 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

📍 ~462 mi from LA💵 $8/nightHike To🎒 backcountry🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★231 ratings
5★175
4★39
3★10
2★5
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.8/4
T-Mobile1.6/4
AT&T1.1/4
Sprint retired1.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits?

Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits 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 Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits?

Campsite fees at Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits run about $8/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits 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 Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 2–44 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 Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits a good campground?

Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 231 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits, Verizon rates highest at 1.8 out of 5 from 102 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits located?

Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits 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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