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Recreation Region: Santa Catalina Mountains

General Hitchcock Campground

 

This small, sheltered campground is tucked away just off the Catalina Highway, along the rocky streambed that forms the floor of upper Bear Canyon. Campsites are nestled under a canopy of ponderosa pines, junipers and oaks. Some sites are located right along Bear Creek among large rocks. The Creek generally only flows during rainy periods or during the Spring snowmelt, but be vigilant of flash floods.

Current Conditions
Opened in March 2024 due to early snowmelt.

General Information

May - December 15

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

This campground is not recommended for trailers or RVs. No pack or saddle stock permitted in campground. Pets must be leashed at all times. Limit 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site. 14 day stay limit.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Double Site: $40 per night

Buy a pass online, or purchase a day pass on-site with cash or check. Proof of payment, or a valid Coronado National Forest Annual Pass or Interagency (America the Beautiful) Pass, including the Annual, Senior, Access, or Military Pass, must be displayed on the driver's side of the vehicle dashboard. Learn more about accepted passes.

Camping discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not any additional campsite(s) occupied by the pass holder's party.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 32.37777778

Longitude: -110.6847222

Directions

Take the Catalina Highway off Tanque Verde Road in Tucson. Drive 4.2 miles to the Forest boundary and continue 12 miles to the campground on the right.

Parking

Yes

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Yes

Recreation Groups

Lower Bug Spring trail

The first 13 passages of the Arizona National Scenic Trail pass through the Coronado National Forest. 

Last updated April 30th, 2025