Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground
Quick Facts
2,283 ftPrice
$8 - $16/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
2,283 ftPrice
$8 - $16/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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What Campers Say
Top-Rated
Based on 101 reviews
33 Google reviews
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"User reviews overwhelmingly praise the campground for its serene and remote setting, breathtaking views, and excellent stargazing opportunities. Common themes include the quiet environment, the beauty of the surrounding Sonoran Desert, and the proximity to hiking trails. Some reviewers noted issues such as the vault toilet being out of toilet paper and encounters with border patrol. Seasonal challenges like high summer temperatures were also mentioned."
Campground Map
Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground
10 Organ Pipe Drive, Ajo, AZ, 85321
Best Time to Camp at Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground
Experience the desert's dramatic seasonal personality throughout the year. Winter brings perfect camping weather with comfortable days in the 60s°F and crisp, star-filled nights dipping into the 40s°F. Summer transforms the landscape into a fierce furnace, with temperatures soaring above 110°F—a testament to the desert's untamed nature. Spring and fall emerge as the golden seasons, offering mild temperatures ideal for hiking and exploration, when wildflowers may dot the landscape and wildlife becomes more active.
Reviewers note summer can be uncomfortable due to high heat.
Desert shoulder season likely comfortable; fewer explicit notes but implied.
Spring is generally favorable desert season; cooler than summer and popular.
Winter described as 'perfect camping weather' with mild days and clear nights.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: January 1 through December 31 (all year peak season pricing).. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: Open year-round. Camping reservations operate on a rolling 6-month booking window.
- Current Alerts: Stage Two fire restrictions prohibit wood and charcoal burning from May 12, 2025. Border roads closed to public vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to safety concerns.
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