Douglas Springs
Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits · Saguaro National Park
Douglas Springs · hike-to site
Site Douglas Springs 3
“Douglas Springs Campsite #3 is located within the Douglas Springs Campground. The closest access point to this campground is from the Douglas Spring trailhead. From there, it is a 6.5 mile hike with approximately 1800 feet of elevation gain. There are plenty of Mesquites and junipers in the area that provide some shade in the hotter months. This is the lowest campground and as such is ideal during winter storms that blanket the higher elevations with snow. The hike up offers beautiful views down toward Tanque Verde Falls and of multiple drainages including Tina Larga tank. There is a drainage about 50 feet east of the campsite, but water is seasonal, so it is smart to check water reports before heading out. Fires are not allowed here due to the lack of firewood and the extremely fire-prone grasslands that occupy the area. Cell service is not guaranteed, and you may have to wander around a bit or head east on the trail (uphill) to get a signal. This site has a bear box for food storage. It is the most shaded of the 3 sites with a large mesquite towering over the camping area. This site accommodates up to 6 backpackers.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 6
- Campfires
- Not allowed
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Sites
3
Hike-to
3
Longest rig
Not yet known
People
Up to 6
Sites in Douglas Springs
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- Douglas Springs 1Hike-to · up to 6 peopleDouglas Springs Campsite #1 is located within the Douglas Springs Campground.
- Douglas Springs 2Hike-to · up to 4 peopleDouglas Springs Campsite #2 is located within the Douglas Springs Campground.
- Douglas Springs 3Hike-to · up to 6 peopleDouglas Springs Campsite #3 is located within the Douglas Springs Campground.
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Sites, types, rig lengths and notes from recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Staff sites are left out.
Douglas Springs · hike-to site
Site Douglas Springs 3
“Douglas Springs Campsite #3 is located within the Douglas Springs Campground. The closest access point to this campground is from the Douglas Spring trailhead. From there, it is a 6.5 mile hike with approximately 1800 feet of elevation gain. There are plenty of Mesquites and junipers in the area that provide some shade in the hotter months. This is the lowest campground and as such is ideal during winter storms that blanket the higher elevations with snow. The hike up offers beautiful views down toward Tanque Verde Falls and of multiple drainages including Tina Larga tank. There is a drainage about 50 feet east of the campsite, but water is seasonal, so it is smart to check water reports before heading out. Fires are not allowed here due to the lack of firewood and the extremely fire-prone grasslands that occupy the area. Cell service is not guaranteed, and you may have to wander around a bit or head east on the trail (uphill) to get a signal. This site has a bear box for food storage. It is the most shaded of the 3 sites with a large mesquite towering over the camping area. This site accommodates up to 6 backpackers.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 6
- Campfires
- Not allowed
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.