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Saguaro National Park
Camping in Saguaro Wilderness Area

Camping is allowed at six designated campgrounds within the Saguaro Wilderness Area. These campgrounds are located throughout the wilderness area and a permit is required for all overnight stays. The fee for this permit is $6.00 per campsite, per night. Refunds for canceled camping permits are not given for any reason. However, you may reschedule your trip within two months. Golden Age and Golden Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on camping fees. Please include your pass number on the permit application when mailing or faxing in requests. The maximum number of people allowed per campsite is six. The maximum size of any group is 18 persons. 

Douglas Spring, Grass Shack, Juniper Basin, Happy Valley Saddle and Spud Rock Spring Campgrounds each have a total of three campsites. Manning Camp Campground has six campsites.

Campground Elevation
Manning Camp 8,000 feet
Spud Rock Spring 7,400 feet
Happy Valley Saddle 6,200 feet
Juniper Basin 6,000 feet
Grass Shack 5,300 feet
Douglas Spring 4,800 feet
Gila Monster  

Did You Know?
Gila monsters are one of two venomous lizards in the world. The other is the similar Mexican beaded lizard. Gila monster venom evolved as a defensive rather than offensive weapon.

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Last Updated: November 03, 2008 at 11:54 EST