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  4. Colossal Cave Campground

Camping at Colossal Cave Campground near Vail

Private campground · Vail · 4 campsites · 5 group

A forested campground.

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Price
RV Site––$15
RV Sites, The Cowboy (parking lot)––$15
Tent Sites––$15
Reserve your spot here! The Giftshop––$15
Group Tent Site, El Bosquecito––from $150
Group Tent Site, Cowboy Campground––from $150
Group Site, Cowboy Ramada––from $150
Group Site, Little Selvilla––from $150
Group Site, La Selvilla––from $150

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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Drinking Water
  • Generators Allowed
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilet
  • Trash Cans
  • Water Hookup
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Getting there
Listing Vail, AZ (map in Location below)
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  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

The Mountain View Spot!

11.1 mi from Colossal Cave Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $65/night
$130 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Far Horizons

16 mi from Colossal Cave Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $61/night
$122 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights15 sites open for every night

El Pais Motel & Campgrounds

17.9 mi from Colossal Cave Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $33/night
$66 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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4 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7 · 5 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

9 sites · $15, from $150/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Historic Bike Tour in Tucson Tucson area · 2.3 hr · from $83/person
    • Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour Tucson area · 4 hr · from $92/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour Tucson area · 2.5 hr · from $169/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 7 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

"Bessie" 2021 Jayco Jay Flight Western Edition
"Bessie" 2021 Jayco Jay Flight Western Edition

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 5 · 101 mi from campground

$120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Not so Minnie Winnie
Not so Minnie Winnie

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 5 · 107 mi from campground

$89/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2022 East to West Alta, Delivery & Setup Available Sleeps 10
2022 East to West Alta, Delivery & Setup Available Sleeps 10

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 10 · 114 mi from campground

$149/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Colossal Cave Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Historic Bike Tour in Tucson
Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

Tucson area · 2.3 hr · from $83/person

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour
Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $92/person

Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour
Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour

Tucson area · 2.5 hr · from $169/person

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Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors
Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $83/person

Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave
Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave

Tucson area · 55 min · from $24/person

Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest
Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest

Tucson area · 1.5 hr · from $139/person

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned 4th/University Walking Food Tour
Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned 4th/University Walking Food Tour

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $92/person

Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket
Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket

Tucson area · 1 hr · from $14/person

Tucson Half Day Rock Climbing or Canyoneering in Arizona
Tucson Half Day Rock Climbing or Canyoneering in Arizona

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $200/person