Description

At an elevation of 2,800 feet, Cactus Ramada # 1 is located within the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area at the edge of Tucson, Arizona. For many who come to visit the Southwest, this area provides their first close encounter with the Sonoran Desert and the fascinating variety of plants and animals that make it their home.
Facilities at Cactus Ramada # 1 include one 4-hole vault restroom, one non-electric covered ramada, four (4) barrier-free picnic tables, one serving table, two bear-proof trash cans, a stone constructed firering, six (6) benches and two large barbecue grills.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Accessible Picnic Area Area Attraction Bbq Grills Benches Biking Bird Watching Cell phone service Educational Programs Equestrian Trails Fee booth Fire Ring Forest District Office Garbage Cans Group Picnic Area Hiking Historical sites Information Board	Jogging/Running Junior Ranger Program Locked Fee Drop Box Nature Program Parking Photography Picnic Shelters Picnicing Privacy Restroom Shelter Sightseeing Trails, Moderate Hiking Visitor Center Wilderness Area Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
Horse Corrals Interpretive Trails Nature Trails Paved Roads Restrooms	Scenery Trails Tram/Cable Car Rides Water Drinking
Greater Than 1 Mile
Emergency Services Gas/Groceries	Hospital
Greater Than 10 Miles
Airport

Fee for the site must be received four (4) days prior to the first day of reservation.

The group site will only accommodate a party size of 45.

Please bring your own charcoal; charcoal is not provided.

Bicycles are not permitted in Sabino Canyon on Saturdays and Wednesdays. All other days, bicycles are permitted before 9:00 a.m. and after 5 p.m.

Pets are not permitted in Cactus Ramada # 1 or any portion of the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.

Build cook fires only using the barbecue provided for that purpose. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING YOUR COOKING FIRE UNDER CONTROL. Completely extinguish cook fires before leaving.

For the safety and convenience of others, do not block, restrict, or interfere with the use of roads or trails.

Remove all personal property and trash when leaving the area. Trashcans are provided for your convenience.

Cactus Ramada # 1 Group Site is a DAY USE ONLY area. Day use hours are between 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Only one vehicle is allowed inside the group site to carry in and out supplies.

Do not carve, chop, cut, or damage any tree, bush, or cacti.

No fighting or boisterous behavior. Keep noise at a reasonable level.

Be courteous to your fellow visitors.

Discharging of firearms in a Developed Recreation Site is prohibited

Operate audio devices so that it will not disturb other Forest visitors.

Be aware of your surroundings. Though this area is located within city limits, there is wildlife in this area. This area is Mountain Lion Habitat. Secure all food and make sure all trash and properly disposed in the trash cans when leaving.

The Federal Government is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property

All funds will be forfeited if contact is not made with the Ranger District prior to 12 hours before the reservation period.

Money received will not be refunded. Another date may be requested for the same recreation operating season (same calendar year).

One vehicle may park at the group site. Vehicle is used to bring in and out supplies.

Getting There:

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1
5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Tucson AZ 85750

Located Northeast of Tucson at the foot of the Santa Catalinas. The entrance is located on Sabino Canyon Road, just north of Sunrise Drive.
Parking is in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area and Visitor Center parking lot. Access to Cactus Ramada # 1 is through the use of the Sabino Canyon Tours or by foot travel 1/3 mile to the Cactus Picnic Area.