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Description

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. 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. A new group campsite was opened in 2004, which has a covered ramada, tent pads, restroom, picnic tables, grills, and a group fire ring with benches. This site is also wheelchair accessible. The Arizona Trail -- which extends from Mexico to Utah -- passes through this campground.

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Activities

Winter seasonScenic mountain surroundingsAccess to the Arizona TrailPopular mountain biking area

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Guidebooks

• The Best in Tent Camping: Arizona
• Camping Arizona
• Southwest Camping Destinations: RV and Car Camping Destinations in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah

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Services

37 single-unit sitesTables and fire grillsToiletsNo waterPaved roadsNo hookups.Trailers and RVs under 22' permitted.No pack and saddle stock permitted in campground.The Sheep Management Area in nearby Pusch Ridge Wilderness is closed to dogs for the protection of desert bighorn sheep.Pets must be leashed at all times.Mountain bike access is generally east of the campground and not allowed in Wilderness.

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Reservation info

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Fees

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