No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Molino continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 139 tracked site-nights (Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 49 open for online reservation · 12 reserved · 78 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 34 fall on weekdays and 15 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Mar 2027January shows no online availability. 0 of 31 tracked site-nights are open there — 31 not yet released.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites 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 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no site is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Friday has no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Molino | 49 |
This site currently has 49 site-nights available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Nov 1. That is about 44 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Nov 1 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Nov 1 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 6 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 1 at site Molino.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molino | 22 ft | None | 49 | 19 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16 +37 more |
About Molino
Overview
Visitors are drawn to Molino Campground for its group camping area, scenic mountain surroundings and hiking and mountain biking opportunities. While most other campgrounds in the Catalina Mountains are closed in winter, Molino Campground and its picnic area are open in late fall, winter and early spring. The pleasant winter weather at this elevation makes it a great time to visit.
Molino Basin is conveniently located 5.5 miles from the base of Mt. Lemmon on the Catalina Highway, and about 10 miles northeast of Tucson.
Recreation
Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are popular activities. The Arizona Trail, which extends from Mexico to Utah, passes through the campground, and the Molino Trail leads to the Pusch Ridge Wilderness (hiking and horseback riding only). A variety of additional trails, including some on 9,157' Mt. Lemmon, are available in the area for those who wish to venture away from the campground for the day.
Facilities
This facility has a few dozen individual campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis, along with a reservable group camping and picnic area. The group area is accessible with a paved walkway, and is equipped with a large picnic shelter covering several picnic tables, two serving tables, grills and food storage lockers for bear safety. Six cleared tent pads, as well as one accessible tent site, are adjacent to the picnic area. Most of the tent sites are open and sunny. RVs and trailers are permitted.
Visitors must bring their own drinking water; none is provided.
Natural Features
Campsites sit amid a high desert oak scrub ecosystem at an elevation of 4,500 feet on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Along the banks of Molino Creek, which flows during and immediately after rain or snowmelt, species such as cottonwood, Arizona live oak and mesquite provide a scenic setting. Views are dominated by rugged, rocky hills. Colorful wildflowers bloom in spring.
Nearby Attractions
Catalina Highway (also known as General Hitchcock Highway and Sky Island Scenic Byway), the only paved road that leads to the upper reaches of Mt. Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Range, is one of the most scenic highways in the Southwest and definitely worth a day trip.
Other notable attractions include Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, Colossal Cave and the city of Tucson.
Getting there
From Tucson, Arizona, take Catalina Highway off Tanque Verde Road in Tucson. Drive 4.2 miles northeast to the Coronado National Forest boundary and continue 5.7 miles to the campground. The campground is between mileposts 5 and 6. All campsites are adjacent to paved roads.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Molino?
Reservations for Molino are made through Recreation.gov. 49 of 139 tracked site-nights are currently open (35.3%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Molino?
6 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 1 at site Molino. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Molino fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 22 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Molino?
December 2026, with 27 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Molino?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Molino begins Nov 1 — about 44 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Nov 1.
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