Site Manning Camp, Loop
Saguaro National Park | Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits
Type: HIKE TO
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Site Details
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Hike In Distance to Site: 8 miles
- Max Num of People: 6
- Min Num of People: 1
- Site Access: Hike In
Need to Know
Built by former Tucson Mayor Levi Manning, this camp was his family's summer home. Now it serves as a high elevation (8000 feet) base for many of our fire and natural resource studies. A Ranger is stationed here from April- September (normally) and six campsites exist. The hike is from 14-18 miles from Tucson, and accumulates from 5500-6500 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 degrees. A perennial water source near the cabin has only dried up twice in Saguaro's history, so water is almost always available. A sign leads down to it. The water tap at the Manning Camp Cabin is not for public use and is usually turned off. Fire are a must at night with fire rings as lows typically are below 40 degrees until late-May. This is the higher of the two Arizona National Scenic Trail campgrounds in Saguaro National Park.
