Javelina Picnic Area (East District)

Several accessible tables under shade, with many more unshaded tables around the picnic area.

NPS / Jordan Camp

Quick Facts

Location:

32.16587810863881, -110.723622944634

Significance:

Trailhead, Picnic Area

Designation:

NPS

Amenities

10 listed

Grill, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Restroom, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible

This is the closest picnic area from the Saguaro National Park East District entrance. There are plenty of parking spots and covered table areas. The Tanque Verde Ridge Trail starts from this location. Backpackers looking to take the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail up into the Rincon Mountains can park their car here and start their ascent. The closest campsite from here is Juniper Basin (6.9 miles away on foot, 4000 ft of climbing).