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Grass Shack

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Price8 USD
Tents✓
Caravans / RV✗
Backcountry✓
Group only✗
Toilets✓
Drinking waterconditional
Showers✗
Power✗
Internet✗
Dump station✗
Open fires✗
Dogs✗

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🏞️ Attractions

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Tanque Verde Falls Trailhead
Tanque Verde Falls TrailheadTrails & trailheads

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16.7 km · ~141 min driveDirections ↗
Douglas Spring TrailheadTrails & trailheads27.6 km · ~156 min driveDirections ↗
Ernie's Falls
Ernie's FallsWaterfalls32.1 km · ~180 min driveDirections ↗
Bridal Wreath FallsWaterfalls32.2 km · ~180 min driveDirections ↗
Rincon Mountains Overlook
Rincon Mountains OverlookAttractions40.4 km · ~183 min driveDirections ↗
Camino Loma AltaTrails & trailheads47.5 km · ~180 min driveDirections ↗
Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District
Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain DistrictParks & play

Saguaro National Park is a national park of the United States in southeastern Arizona. The 92,000-acre (37,000 ha) park consists of two separate areas—the Tucson Mountain District (TMD), about 10 miles (16 km) west of Tucson, and the Rincon Mountain District (RMD), about 10 miles (16 km) east of the city. Both districts preserve Sonoran Desert landscapes, fauna, and flora, including the giant sagu

54 km · ~193 min driveDirections ↗
Chimenea Natural AreaParks & play

park in Pima County, Arizona, United States of America

109.2 km · ~256 min driveDirections ↗
Rincon Mountain WildernessParks & play

US wilderness area within Coronado National Forest, Arizona

112.5 km · ~274 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Grass Shack?

The posted price is 8 USD.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Grass Shack?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Grass Shack?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Grass Shack?

No, campfires are not allowed.

Is there drinking water at Grass Shack?

Yes, drinking water is available.

Are there toilets at Grass Shack?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Are showers available at Grass Shack?

No, showers are not available.

Are there electrical hookups at Grass Shack?

No electrical hookups are available.

Is there WiFi at Grass Shack?

No, there's no internet access on site.

Is there an RV dump station at Grass Shack?

No dump station is available.

Are dogs allowed at Grass Shack?

No, dogs are not allowed.

Who runs Grass Shack?

Grass Shack is operated by National Park Service.

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