Photo: NPS Photo

Happy Valley Saddle

$4–$8 · Check availability on arrival · No RVs

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Check availability on arrival$4–$8 / night

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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—Sites

$4–$8Per night

NoRVs

Fees

General Camping Fee All campsites have the same fee, $8 per campsite with a 50% discount to those with a senior or access pass ($4). Each campsite has a maximum capacity of 6 people per group, for groups larger than 6 an additional campsite must be reserved and paid for.	$8.00
Senior Pass Holder Camping Fee All campsites have the same fee, $8 per campsite with a 50% discount to those with a senior or access pass ($4). Each campsite has a maximum capacity of 6 people per group, for groups larger than 6 an additional campsite must be reserved and paid for.	$4.00
Access Pass Holder Camping Fee All campsites have the same fee, $8 per campsite with a 50% discount to those with a senior or access pass ($4). Each campsite has a maximum capacity of 6 people per group, for groups larger than 6 an additional campsite must be reserved and paid for.	$4.00

Season & hours

This campground is hike in only, and open 24/7. Reservations can be made on reservation.gov

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Not allowed
Trailers	Not allowed

Getting there

Tucson, AZ 85730

Contact

(520) 733-5153 · sagu_information@nps.gov

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About Happy Valley Saddle

- 3 campsites (6 people max per site) *This campground is hike in only! This is the shortest hike to a campground, covering 3.9 miles and over 2000 feet of elevation gain. Water at this campsite is variable, only occurring during wet times. This campground offers a resting point to climbing Rincon Peak, and sits at an elevation of 6200 feet. There are many dangerous dead pine trees in the area, and this area is often affected by winter storms.

Photos

A small rock lined fire ring with a sitting log on either side. Behind it is a forest of tall trees. — One of the campsites at Happy Valley Saddle · NPS

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

46°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

61°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

47°F

Mostly Clear

Fri, Nov 13

Day

57°F

Chance Rain Showers

Fri, Nov 13

Night

44°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

51°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Night

44°F

Rain Showers Likely

Sun, Nov 15

Day

51°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.