Juniper Basin
Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits · Saguaro National Park
Juniper Basin · hike-to site
Site Juniper Basin 2
“Juniper Basin Campsite #2 is located within Juniper Basin Campground. Site two has a bear box for food storage and a stone fire ring. It can accomodate up to 6 backpackers. This campground is a strong day hike up the Tanque Verde Ridge over 6.9 miles (11 km) and 3,000 feet (914 m) of gain. Exceptional views can be seen throughout the hike, and habitats change quickly from desert scrub to oak savanna and pine/ juniper woodlands. Water here is very seasonal, and often dry during the spring and fall. Fires are allowed here, only from collecting dead and downed wood.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 6
- Campfires
- 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 Juniper Basin
Pick a site, here, to see its details.
- Juniper Basin 1Hike-to · up to 6 peopleJuniper Basin Campsite #1 is located within Juniper Basin Campground.
- Juniper Basin 2Hike-to · up to 6 peopleJuniper Basin Campsite #2 is located within Juniper Basin Campground.
- Juniper Basin 3Hike-to · up to 6 peopleJuniper Basin Campsite #3 is located within Juniper Basin Campground.
All 3 shown · by site number
Sites, types, rig lengths and notes from recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Staff sites are left out.
Juniper Basin · hike-to site
Site Juniper Basin 2
“Juniper Basin Campsite #2 is located within Juniper Basin Campground. Site two has a bear box for food storage and a stone fire ring. It can accomodate up to 6 backpackers. This campground is a strong day hike up the Tanque Verde Ridge over 6.9 miles (11 km) and 3,000 feet (914 m) of gain. Exceptional views can be seen throughout the hike, and habitats change quickly from desert scrub to oak savanna and pine/ juniper woodlands. Water here is very seasonal, and often dry during the spring and fall. Fires are allowed here, only from collecting dead and downed wood.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 6
- Campfires
- Allowed
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.