Site Manning Camp 3, Loop Manning Camp
Saguaro National Park | Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits
Type: HIKE TO
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Site Details
- Min Num of People: 1
- Site Access: Hike In
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Hike In Distance to Site: 8 miles
- Max Num of People: 6
Need to Know
Manning Camp #3 is one of the 6 campsites within Manning Camp. This site has a bear box for food storage. It can accomodate up to 6 backpackers and has a metal fire ring.
Built by former Tucson Mayor Levi Manning in 1905, this camp was his family's summer home. Now it serves as a high elevation (8000 feet/2438 m) base for many of our fire and natural resource studies. The hike is from 9-18 miles (22-29 km) from Tucson, and gains between 3500 and 5500 feet of elevation. Extraordinary views and amazing changes in flora and fauna composition exist, passing through riparian zones and dry cliff alike. This area is a savior from the sweltering heat in the valley below, rarely exceeding 85° F (29° C).
A perennial water source near the cabin has only dried up twice in Saguaro's history, so water is virtually always available. The water tap at the Manning Camp Cabin is not for public use and is usually turned off. Temperatures at Manning Camp are typically 15-20 degrees lower than those found in Tucson. This is the higher elevation of the two Arizona National Scenic Trail campgrounds in Saguaro National Park.
You must camp within your assigned campsite.
