Gilbert Ray Campground
Tucson Mountain Park
Write a Review 8451 W. McCain Loop Rd. Tucson, AZ 85735 520-403-8116 520-724-5000 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.2208, -111.1444
Overview of Gilbert Ray Campground
Weight restrictions apply to Gates Pass Rd. Long rigs should enter Tucson Mountain Park from Ajo Highway to Kinney Rd.
Generators are not permitted. Dogs are not allowed in Tucson Mountain Park, however, they are allowed in the campground.
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by ElaineS on 6/29/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Geardowntravels on 1/12/2022
Number of Sites 130
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 2,624 ft / 799 m
Max Stay 7
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Gilbert Ray Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 520-403-8116
Kkenney asked on 2/14/2023
Are the site lengths listed on-line accurate? Looking at a site that is 28’ long, but we are 31.5’. Class C.
TwoChihuahuasTraveling asked on 2/6/2023
Are the skies pretty dark? Yes,I know that they're pretty, but, we'd love to see the stars! Thanks!
Ledhead asked on 1/2/2022
From what I'm seeing, I take it there are no sewer hookups at the sites?
nygirly asked on 2/11/2021
Does Gilbert Ray Campground have standard plug 15 amp electric service at the campsites?
Reviews of Gilbert Ray Campground 155 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 86 Users
Last reported 6/29/2024
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Last reported 3/18/2024
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Last reported 11/7/2023
“Nice campground, close to Saguaro National Park West”
Reviewed 4/17/2023
| Nightly rate: | $40 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here for a night while exploring Saguaro National Park West which is only 5 minutes away. We stayed in loop c which is smaller than loop a but more scenic and is mixed in with tent campers. Our site had electricity but no water. We were pretty close to a communal water source but would need at least a 40 foot hose to connect ... more
We stayed here for a night while exploring Saguaro National Park West which is only 5 minutes away. We stayed in loop c which is smaller than loop a but more scenic and is mixed in with tent campers. Our site had electricity but no water. We were pretty close to a communal water source but would need at least a 40 foot hose to connect up. Also, it wouldn’t of seemed right to stay connected. However, there was a large water and dump area located at the campground with at least 4 easy access water spigots and two convenient dumps in there own separate loops. The campground was nicely integrated with the surrounding desert with hiking trail access from the park.
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SmithVanCamp would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great Campground”
Reviewed 3/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a great location in a beautiful setting. Most sites tend to be tight getting in. Hiking and biking is great. Take pack rat prevention measures.
pedalpaddlehoof would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Friendly Staff”
Reviewed 3/11/2023
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 56 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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Well spaced out sites, we are in A59, with a great view. Relatively flat and easy to level, all rock and gravel. Spots are not very wide. We have a Basecamp 20X and feel a little cramped and we parked about as far over as we could. Electric is working great. Excellent cell service. Very quiet. Loop B and C may have better Mountai... more
Well spaced out sites, we are in A59, with a great view. Relatively flat and easy to level, all rock and gravel. Spots are not very wide. We have a Basecamp 20X and feel a little cramped and we parked about as far over as we could. Electric is working great. Excellent cell service. Very quiet. Loop B and C may have better Mountain View’s, but also closer to the road. We haven’t used the bathrooms or showers so can’t comment on those. Overall, a beautiful area for our weekend warrior camping.
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RyanMarci would stay here again
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“Terrific ”
Reviewed 1/22/2023
| Days stayed: | 7 |
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| Site Number: | 11 |
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Beautiful Campground!! Friendly Staff.
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camper-618367 would stay here again
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“Best $20 campground in AZ,”
Reviewed 1/14/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 45 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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Great views and hiking. We found the 30amp elec was dependable with no issues. Clean and quite with a very friendly staff. Close to the Sonoran Desert Museum (more of a zoo) and Saguaro NP. Enjoyed them both. Two dump stations with fresh water. It was a little noisey with a lot of military and civilian aircraft flying close by ... more
Great views and hiking. We found the 30amp elec was dependable with no issues. Clean and quite with a very friendly staff. Close to the Sonoran Desert Museum (more of a zoo) and Saguaro NP. Enjoyed them both. Two dump stations with fresh water. It was a little noisey with a lot of military and civilian aircraft flying close by but nothing you cant live with.
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Million mile dreams would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Poor Electrical ”
Reviewed 1/1/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 26 |
| RV Length: | 39' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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Had a nice site (A26) which was plenty big enough for our 39ft 5th wheel. Other sites in the park would also work. Only 30 amp outlets which tripped often. There are no breakers at the site so the host has to reset in a locked box. Frustrated with this since water heater and battery charging take up the limited amps from this breaker (... more
Had a nice site (A26) which was plenty big enough for our 39ft 5th wheel. Other sites in the park would also work. Only 30 amp outlets which tripped often. There are no breakers at the site so the host has to reset in a locked box. Frustrated with this since water heater and battery charging take up the limited amps from this breaker (old and faulty?)
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Friendly And Helpful Staff”
Reviewed 12/30/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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We normally boondock or dry camp but ended up needed a CG with power when our propane heater went kaput. This worked - just not my style of camping. I was grateful no generators were allowed. Surprisingly quiet for a fairly full campground. Not a lot of privacy in the AZ desert, but nice walks through the saguaro forests. Again, trail... more
We normally boondock or dry camp but ended up needed a CG with power when our propane heater went kaput. This worked - just not my style of camping. I was grateful no generators were allowed. Surprisingly quiet for a fairly full campground. Not a lot of privacy in the AZ desert, but nice walks through the saguaro forests. Again, trails were busy except in river washes. Good birding. 30 minutes to any conveniences.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful but not a place for dogs or children”
Reviewed 12/3/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | H loop |
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Love the desert and the cactus but there were rattlesnakes with in 20 feet of the rv. There wasn't enough room in our site to set up chairs. Hosts were very helpful.
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Verizon 4G
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“Great Winter Campground”
Reviewed 11/30/2022
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| Site Number: | 72 |
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This is a great campground in southern Arizona. From November to march weather is beautiful, not hot. If you are tent camping December January may be a little chilly. All sites are great, well leveled and easy to pull in. Great view desert and mountains around and access to trails around the campground including mountain bike trails. T... more
This is a great campground in southern Arizona. From November to march weather is beautiful, not hot. If you are tent camping December January may be a little chilly. All sites are great, well leveled and easy to pull in. Great view desert and mountains around and access to trails around the campground including mountain bike trails. The price is quite reasonable $20 per night for RV and tent sites are $10 a night. It has water shared between sites but all rv sites have electric. There is a dumo station in the campground and Verizon is quite fast so you can stream videos.
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Adnan would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“arrive with a full tank & know your site number in advance.”
Reviewed 11/25/2022
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | c-10 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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The website does not tell you that although there is water here - it is not at each site. in addition, there are no showers, however there are bathrooms. It's beautiful and rustic and for $10/night no complaints really, but it should say water available not water as an amenity. We arrived with dry tanks and through the kindness of a ... more
The website does not tell you that although there is water here - it is not at each site. in addition, there are no showers, however there are bathrooms.
It's beautiful and rustic and for $10/night no complaints really, but it should say water available not water as an amenity.
We arrived with dry tanks and through the kindness of a fellow camper, we were able to extend our hoses to fill the tanks.
it's pretty and rustic, quiet and beautiful.
but if I could suggest one thing its that the county website needs more explanations and also after one reserves a space, it would be nice if the email confirmation contained the actual site number and not a broken link to a permit.So many people at the gate were desperately trying to get a signal so that they could try and find the site number they reserved.
a few suggestions and feedback for an otherwise nice & pleasant stay.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- ADA Accessible
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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