Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

WiFi

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

Cable TV

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests



Gilbert Ray Campground is located in the Tucson Mountains, just west of Tucson, Arizona. The campground is part of the Pima County Park system and offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors. The campground is situated in a desert landscape, surrounded by saguaro cacti and other desert vegetation. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and horseback riding on the nearby trails, as well as bird watching and wildlife viewing. The campground also offers a variety of amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. There are also restrooms and showers available for campers. Gilbert Ray Campground is a great place to enjoy the beauty of the desert and the wildlife that call it home.

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Gilbert Ray (Pima County Park)

Limiting to 40 ft total between truck and trailer is extreme and not reasonable by any measure. Stated they have "hair pin turns" which is not true on loop A at all. I understand massive Class A's not coming in, however; not being able to bring in a 25 foot TT and Truck is over the top.

This county owned campground is quite nice, with lots of sites, but they now have a new policy that disallows tow vehicles and campers in excess of 40 feet, total in length. Inquire before you come here.

This is a great campground. So quiet. The flora is incredible. Cholla’s, prickly pear, of course saguaro’s, and ocotillo will surround your campsite. The road in is winding and hilly so take it slow. No water or septic at your site but there were 4 or 5 dump stations and water spigots all over. Less than 10 minutes to Saguaro National Parks entrance. A little expensive at $35/night but still worth it for a short stay.

Caution when booking campground. They will only refund 50% of the cost if you cancel before 14 days. I lost $125 and didn't even stay there. I canceled more than a month in advance because of change in plans. This is absolutely criminal. If you are staying it is a nice place and the desert museum is great.

Sites are very small, our 16 ft trailer and the truck filled it up.  We did not understand that they do NOT have a place to shower.  It would be a great winter camp, late August not so much!

Stayed 2 nights here to visit Saguaro NP and it was so gorgeous.  We had a wonderful site and went to sleep under the blooming Saguaro & Ocotillo cactus.  The area is absolutely gorgeous.
Site A64 was angled well to back in and very roomy.
I think there were some semi homeless people in an old/rundown RV nearby.  The woman tried to steal my husband's toiletry bag at the sink behind the bathrooms for dish/hair washing.  She bolted out of there and left it on the ground when he heard her and turned around.
It was nice to see the county sheriffs coming through occasionally.
Other than that, we made sure to completely secure our site and belongings and truly enjoyed our visit to the area.  The setting was absolutely gorgeous.

Nice campground. Electric at RV sites, water and dump at station. Bathrooms are clean. Close to Old Tucson Studios (walking distance). Some sites are tight and not all are level. Overall a nice place to stay

We stayed here for the allowable 7 nights.  Such a quiet campground. I loved hearing the coyotes howling at night,  so peaceful.  The bathrooms here are very clean, with a very good setup for washing your dishes outside.
The camp hosts in Loop H, Perry, and his wife were very friendly and kind people.  Enjoyed our talks and appreciate everything you guys do for this campground.  There are 4 camp hosts all together doing an amazing job!
There are no showers here and only have electric hookups, 30 and 50 amp. but the dumping station and water stations are nicely situated and easy to maneuver around. There were some sites that we're a bit narrow or on the short size, so be careful when booking. There are so many trails and other things to do around here. We needed the 7 days, lol.
We will for sure come here again, if we come back down next year. Thank you so very much!

This campground is in a beautiful location, surrounded by cacti and ridges which reflect the orange sunlight as twilight falls.

The restroom here was excellent by campground standards. Large stalls and clean faucets. The flush -however- is notable, as there is no lever, only a button above the shitter; which causes an immense rush of water to befall the blissfully unaware basin. This may be the loudest wash-down I have yet heard.

We arrived at Gilbert Ray Campground late at night, making it a convenient overnight stop on our way to our final destination. Initially, we were unsure about late check-in procedures and gate access. Thankfully, we made it to our campground designated spots without needing to check in. Similarly, our early morning departure was seamless; a quick email to the campground confirmed we were good to go, despite the posted checkout time.
The true highlight of Gilbert Ray is its stunning natural beauty. The night sky was absolutely breathtaking, offering a panoramic view of countless stars and the silhouette of the surrounding mountains. In the morning, we were greeted by a friendly bunny and serenaded by distant coyote calls, adding to the peaceful ambiance.
The campground's amenities were well-maintained. The central dump station was exceptionally clean, and accessing fresh water was easy. The water station is conveniently located before the dump station, and for novice RVers like us, the circular layout made navigating the area straightforward.
Our only suggestion for improvement would be to provide clearer information regarding late check-in and early checkout procedures. While our experience was smooth, having this information readily available would add to the peace of mind for late arrivals and early departures.
Overall, Gilbert Ray Campground offers a remarkably peaceful and scenic experience. The combination of stunning views, well-maintained facilities, and a tranquil atmosphere makes it an excellent choice for a restful stay.

What a great campground! Sunsets and trails were beautiful. Spots are plenty big with electric. So quiet and so peaceful. Hosts were very nice and the location was easy to get to. Spots are easy to park and the dump station was clean and easy to access.

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Gilbert Ray (Pima County Park)

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