A very charming spot for tent campers. The Molino Basin is very beautiful with the tan grasses and dark green oak trees. 31 West Los Reales Road Tucson, Arizona 85756. This is the 2nd time staying at this campground. Nearby Campgrounds. Considered to be a breathtaking getaway regardless of the season, Molino Basin Campground is situated alongside the banks of the like-named creek, overlooking a pastoral, savannah-like meadow of parched grass. I loved my weeklong stay here! 232 reviews Parks, Hiking, Campgrounds “But the cave is very expansive, and the tour guide ... Molino Basin Campground. I loved both spots stay, but this spot was one the the best. Many tech rock and sand crossings, riding within inches of barbed wire and cactus this trail will keep your attention. Located 5.5 miles from the base of Mt. 1 review. Lemmon and about a 30-minute drive from Saguaro National Park, Molino Basin Campground is nothing short of a convenient spot. There are no route-finding issues, and the trail is well-signed. Individual spaces tucked around, often with rock walls, all with tables, grills and fire rings. Q&A - Ask the Community about Molino Basin Campground, Written by someone with an affiliation to the property, Duplicate review submitted by the same member, Multiple reviews submitted by members of the same household, Reviewer did not actually visit the location, The Best RV Parks and Campgrounds in the Florida Keys, America's Top National Parks for RV Camping, The Mighty 5: All the Camping in Utah’s National Parks, The Top 15 States for RV Camping in National Forests, What You Need To Know About The New Camping Rules Near The Tetons, The Best State Park Campgrounds in Each State. At about the 10 o'clock position on a loop at the back of the camp area the trail continues down to Molino Basin. Answer 1 of 16: Mr Z and I are planning on going to the Tucson Mountain Park over the long Christmas weekend to do some mountain biking. 22 foot max for rigs. It was very easy to get to - just off the main road. There are only 4-5 sights where small RV's and trailers can be parked. We integrate with the National Weather Service to provide valuable fire advisories to Hosts and Hipcampers. The campground is long with many hidden campsites, so spend some time scoping out your options. Learn more about our photo removal policy if you would like to proceed with flagging this photo for removal. Have you written a blog post about Molino Basin Campground? OverviewVisitors are drawn to Molino Campground for its group camping area, scenic mountain surroundings and hiking and mountain biking opportunities. FS Campground Information. The campground usually opens in April and closes the end of October. January 2019. I would consider this campground primarily primitive because the majority of the sights are walk in tent sights with parking for cars. 0 Reviews. Close to trails and Tucson. While there are no hook-up sites located within the campground, the area is pinned by both primitive personal and group campsites. Onsite, there's also a diverse and breathtaking terrain, perfect for exploring and scenic viewing. We stayed at this campground because it was 10-20 miles from interesting places in Tucson and close to lots of great hiking. We chose a site right next to a parking area but you could walk in to other sites. Because it is located lower on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Molino is open during the late fall, winter, and early spring. We chose a site right next to a parking area but you could walk in to other sites. There are pit style toilets, trash bins, picnic tables and food storage bins and poles but no running water. The site was super clean and welcoming. 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