Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233220
When Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1 reopens
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 180 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027): 123 open for online reservation · 56 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
31.7% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 123 of 180 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027Not open online31.7%
Open reservation dates123 / 180
Reserved (of online inventory)56 / 179
Weekday openings47
Weekend openings76
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 47 fall on weekdays and 76 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Apr 2027April holds the most room. 27 of 30 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Thanksgiving: 1 day-use unit is available for all three dates. Christmas: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. New Year: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| SABINO CANYON RECREATION AREA (Cactus Ramada 1) | 123 |
This day-use unit currently has 123 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Nov 6
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable date is Nov 6; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
123 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| SABINO CANYON RECREATION AREA (Cactus Ramada 1) | 123 | 22 dates | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23 +111 more |
About Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1
Overview
Cactus Ramada 1 is a reservable group picnic site within the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area at the edge of Tucson, Arizona. The facility is accessible and can accommodate up to 45 people. Groups can picnic, hike and ride horseback in this desert oasis of Coronado National Forest.
Recreation
Hikers are drawn to Sabino Canyon for its beauty, scenery and challenge. Three popular trails begin at the recreation area and offer access to the dramatic landscape of the Santa Catalina Front Range, famous for its deep canyons and soaring ridges. A sunset hike reveals the lights of Tucson framed by the black silhouette of surrounding mountains.
The self-guided Desert Nature Trail at the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center provides an excellent way to get to know the plants that have adapted to living in this demanding environment.
Several area trails can also be used for mountain biking and horseback riding.
Facilities
The group site can accommodate up to 45 people. Amenities include a vault restroom, picnic shelter, four accessible picnic tables, one serving table, two bear-proof trash cans, two grills and a campfire circle. Access to Cactus Ramada 1 is through the use of the Sabino Canyon shuttle service or by foot travel 1/3-mile to the Cactus Picnic Area from the parking area. There are also many individual first-come, first-served picnic sites scattered throughout area. A visitor center and bookstore are nearby.
Natural Features
The recreation area is located along Sabino Creek at an elevation of 2,800 feet in the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains. For many who come to visit the Southwest, this area provides their first close encounter with the Sonoran Desert and the fascinating variety of plants and animals that make it their home.
Winter temperatures are pleasant, and springtime brings the desert to life with numerous flowering cacti and desert wildflowers.
Nearby Attractions
The recreation area or visitor center can be used as a home base for exploring scenic and natural areas of Sabino Canyon. The city of Tucson is just a short drive away and has many attractions and amenities. Other notable places nearby include Saguaro National Park and Colossal Cave.
1 monitored unitDay use1 shadedMax party 45
Getting there
From I-10, take exit 250 for Orange Grove Road. Go east on Orange Grove Road and proceed about 6.5 miles. Turn right on Skyline Drive. After about 1 mile, continue right onto Sunrise Drive. Follow for 6.3 miles and turn onto Sabino Canyon Road. Continue to the entrance just north of Sunrise Drive.
5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750520-749-8700
BikingCampingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteInterpretive ProgramsPicnickingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233220 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233220 · Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1 · Tucson AZ12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1?
Reservations for Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1 are made through Recreation.gov. 123 of 180 tracked reservation dates are currently open (68.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1?
April 2027, with 27 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Nov 6 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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