Gilbert Ray Campground

Camp · Saguaro National Park, United States

Budget

PlnrScore 41

Best time: Apr–Jun
Suggested stay: 1-2 nights

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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.

Why stay at Gilbert Ray Campground

Welcomes children

Rooms & inclusions

Rooms

130 (up to 260 guests)

Children

Welcome

Activities: Spa
Amenities: Spa, Bar

Best time to stay at Gilbert Ray Campground

Best months:

April

May

June

Jan

Great11°C59mm

Feb

Great12°C41mm

Mar

Great15°C47mm

Apr

Excellent21°C9mm

May

Excellent26°C1mm

Jun

Excellent31°C3mm

Jul

Great32°C41mm

Aug

Great30°C60mm

Sep

Great29°C30mm

Oct

Excellent24°C17mm

Nov

Excellent17°C10mm

Dec

Great13°C37mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)

17 km from the park

International airport

Tucson International Airport (TUS)

24 km from the park

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Contact Gilbert Ray Campground

Phone: +15207249999
Website: www.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1576

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Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo