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- 5,300 feet elevation - 3 campsites (6 people max per site) *This campground is hike in only! Grass Shack is a great campground that offers shade from large oaks. The biggest watershed in the Rincon mountains (Chimenea Creek) runs through and by the campground, providing water most of the year. Fires are not allowed here as this campground is in a fragile, riparian ecosystem surrounded by a thick grassland.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 10 mi
fuel station
Circle K
- 10 mi
grocery
Walmart Supercenter
- 8.4 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 6.4 mi
trailhead
Tanque Verde Middle Parking Lot
- 4.2 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- Tucson, AZ 85730
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/11/2026
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