Gilbert Ray Campground - Saguaro National Park
A popular Pima County campground offering basic RV and tent sites with electric hookups, nestled in the Sonoran Desert. It provides easy access to hiking trails and is a prime spot for stargazing and observing desert wildlife, located very close to the western unit of Saguaro National Park, ideal for budget-conscious nature lovers.
- Location
- Saguaro National Park, Desert Southwest, United States, North America
- Type
- budget_camp
- Coordinates
- 32.227000, -111.160000
- Price range
- budget
- Website
- https://www.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1576
- Capacity
- 260 guests
- Rooms
- 130
- Child-friendly
- Yes
PlnrScore: 24/100
Best Time to Visit Gilbert Ray Campground
The best months to visit Gilbert Ray Campground are April, May, June, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Good, temperature 11.01°C, rainfall 58.9mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 46.8%
- February: Great, temperature 12.29°C, rainfall 40.6mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 39.8%
- March: Great, temperature 14.96°C, rainfall 46.9mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 38.2%
- April: Great, temperature 21.01°C, rainfall 9mm, sunshine 12.5 hrs, humidity 22%
- May: Great, temperature 26.31°C, rainfall 0.8mm, sunshine 13 hrs, humidity 16.5%
- June: Great, temperature 30.99°C, rainfall 2.9mm, sunshine 13 hrs, humidity 19.1%
- July: Great, temperature 31.75°C, rainfall 40.6mm, sunshine 11.7 hrs, humidity 35.6%
- August: Great, temperature 30.31°C, rainfall 60.1mm, sunshine 11.9 hrs, humidity 43%
- September: Great, temperature 28.74°C, rainfall 29.9mm, sunshine 11.6 hrs, humidity 34%
- October: Great, temperature 23.66°C, rainfall 16.6mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 27.3%
- November: Great, temperature 16.9°C, rainfall 9.5mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 31.7%
- December: Good, temperature 12.95°C, rainfall 37.3mm, sunshine 8.8 hrs, humidity 40%
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