Molino Basin Campground

About

While most other campgrounds in the Catalina District are closed in winter and open in summer, Molino Campground and Picnic Area has a season that is just the opposite. Because it is located lower on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Molino is open during the late fall, winter, and early spring. Enjoy the reservable group campsite or first-come-first-served served single sites. The weather here is pleasantly mild then, and any of those seasons is a good time to visit. Campsites are located in savannah -- desert grassland dotted with oaks. Along the banks of Molino Creek, which flows only during and immediately after rain or snowmelt, species such as cottonwood, Arizona live oak, and mesquite provide a scenic setting for the campsites they shelter. Views are dominated by nearby rugged, rocky hills. Roads in the campground are paved.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Circle K

  6.9 mi

• grocery

  Safeway

  8.2 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  4.2 mi

• trailhead

  Molino Basin Trailhead

  < 0.1 mi

• attraction

  Molino Canyon Vista

  0.9 mi

• recreation site

  Molino Basin Picnic Area

  < 0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: MERCER SPRINGS in Coronado National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• AZ
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN