Upper Rim Campgrounds

Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Upper Rim Campgrounds.

• At 2126 m elevation the air is thin and nights turn cold — pack warm layers and pace yourself.

Location

Where Upper Rim Campgrounds sits on the map and how to get there.

Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to Upper Rim Campgrounds — browse campsites near each.

• Tanque Verde, US · 16 km
• Catalina Foothills, US · 23 km
• Oro Valley, US · 25 km
• Tucson, US · 28 km
• Casas Adobes, US · 29 km

What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

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Lizard Rock (2,215 m)Summits & peaks1.8 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗

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Green Mountain (2,398 m)Summits & peaks2.6 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗

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San Pedro VistaAttractions3.1 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗

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Barnum Rock (2,424 m)Summits & peaks4.7 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

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General Hitchcock Picnic AreaParks & play7.9 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗

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Bear Canyon Picnic AreaParks & play8.2 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗

Seven CatarctsWaterfalls11.6 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗

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Butterfly Research Natural AreaParks & play11.7 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗

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Sutherland TrailheadTrails & trailheads22.3 km · ~46 min driveDirections ↗

Babad Do'ag TrailheadTrails & trailheads22.5 km · ~31 min driveDirections ↗

Seven FallsWaterfalls33.8 km · ~50 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.

Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Upper Rim Campgrounds.

Reviews

Ratings, nightly prices and photos from people who’ve camped here.

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Other campgrounds nearby

More places to camp close to Upper Rim Campgrounds.

• South Rim Campgrounds
• Rose Canyon Campground · US Forest Service
• General Hitchcock Campground · USFS
• Camp Zion
• Camp Lawton · Catalina Council
• Incinerator Ridge Dispersed Camping · USFS