Molino Basin Group
Tanque Verde, Arizona · 4,337 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,337 ft (1,322 m)4,337 ft1,322 m
- Land
- Coronado National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
While most other campgrounds in the Catalina District are closed in winter and open in summer, Molino Campground and Picnic Area has a season that is just the opposite. Because it is located lower on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Molino is open during the late fall, winter, and early spring. The weather here is pleasantly mild then, and any of those seasons is a good time to visit. Campsites are located in savannah -- desert grassland dotted with oaks. Along the banks of Molino Creek, which flows only during and immediately after rain or snowmelt, species such as cottonwood, Arizona live oak, and mesquite provide a scenic setting for the campsites they shelter. Views are dominated by nearby rugged, rocky hills. Roads in the campground are paved. Facilities are accessible. The group campsite includes accessible tent pads, walkways, and picnic tables.
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From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile4G LTE
Cell service at Molino Basin Group: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 46% chance of rain69°53°
- WedSunny67°50°
- ThuSunny73°58°
- FriSunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain65°50°
- SatChance Rain Showers, 38% chance of rain61°51°
Nearby camping
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5 OpenStreetMap entries in Tanque Verde share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
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