Tubac enchants RV travelers with its adobe art galleries and the oldest Spanish presidio in Arizona. Settle into OPOE Grove Campground or the now-closed Sunflower Camp to launch hikes along the Santa Cruz River and gallery hops on Burr Avenue. This tiny village delivers big on history, art, and riverfront serenity just minutes from Interstate 19.
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Tubac claims fame as Arizona's first European settlement at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, where Spanish soldiers built the original fort in 1752. Wander over 80 galleries and shops on bustling Burr Avenue. Join the Tubac Festival of the Arts each February, or trek the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail through pecan groves and cottonwood stands. Spot javelinas at dusk near Tumacacori National Historical Park, five miles south.
OPOE Grove Campground draws families and event enthusiasts to its shaded sites amid mesquite trees along the Santa Cruz River. Sunflower Camp provided WiFi and rates from $30 per night, but it closed permanently. Both anchor your stay amid Tubac's creative pulse, with easy access to Green Valley's golf courses or Nogales' border markets.
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Tubac shines as an artist colony with over 80 galleries on Burr Avenue and the historic Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. This spot marks Arizona's first Spanish settlement from 1752. Visitors flock to the annual Tubac Festival of the Arts, hike the Anza Trail, or explore nearby Tumacacori Mission ruins for a mix of culture and nature.
OPOE Grove Campground and the now-closed Sunflower Camp top our directory for Tubac. OPOE Grove offers shaded riverfront sites ideal for events and relaxation. Sunflower previously delivered WiFi from $30/night; check current status before booking nearby options off Interstate 19.
Yes, OPOE Grove Campground welcomes pets on leashes amid its grove setting. This riverside spot suits dog owners exploring Tubac's trails. Always confirm policies directly, as the closed Sunflower Camp once accommodated furry friends too.