In the desert one finds the way.

Nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Picacho KOA proudly offers premium KOA Patio® sites featuring Polywood furniture. Premier Sites, in addition to a furnished patio, feature a Paw Pen - a private dog pen affording your furry travel companion a place to sniff around off-leash while you unwind on your private patio in an Adirondack chair, enjoy an orange-and-pink sunset, and get lost in the star-filled sky.

Located just off the interstate, halfway between Tucson and Phoenix, campers rave about our clean grounds and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy amenities like a Swimming Pool, clean restrooms, hot showers, picnic areas, playground for the children, and a clubhouse with games and laundry facilities.

We can't wait to welcome you to our desert oasis. Book now!

Adventure Awaits Minutes Away

Picacho Peak State Park: An ancient volcano, this striking landmark may be hiked to the peak for a spectacular view of the surrounding desert.

Casa Grande Ruins: The Casa Grande ('great house') is a 4-story, 11-room structure built by Desert People 700 years ago.

Rooster Cogburn's Ostrich Ranch: "Darndest Place You'll Ever Visit."

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 140' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool (Open Year-Round)
  • Propane ($)
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Dog Park
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Ways to Stay

KOA Journey

KOA Journey Campgrounds

KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.

KOA Journeys Feature:

  • Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
  • Premium Tent Sites
  • Well lit after hours check-in service

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Local Area

Picacho Peak State Park – 8 miles away

A fantastic spot for family-friendly hiking, picnicking, and exploring the desert. Hunter Trail is the most challenging and takes you straight up to the top for the ultimate desert outlook. Sunset Trail is much more gradual yet still affords spectacular views. Picacho Peak also offers easier trails like the Nature Trail that are perfect for children and less experienced hikers. The park features a Civil War historical site, where the Battle of Picacho Pass took place in 1862. Check out the park ranger store for souvenirs.

I10 exit 219

take the frontage road, Peak Lane

Picacho, AZ 85145

520-466-3183

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Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch – 9 miles away

Ostrich and Boer Goats from Africa, Donkeys from the Mediterranean, Deer from Europe, Miniature Goats from Nigeria, Ducks from China, Sheep from St. Croix, Lorikeets from Australia, Stingrays from Florida, Giant Sulcata Tortoises from Africa, Chickens and Bunnies. Get a hands-on and up-close interaction with lots of different animals.

17599 E Peak Ln.

Picacho, AZ 85141

520-466-3658

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SkyVenture Arizona Indoor Skydiving – 10 miles away

SkyVenture Arizona is the premier indoor skydiving location in Arizona. This state-of-the-art facility is designed for anyone who wants to experience freefall without having to jump out of an airplane or use a parachute! First time flyers are taught a short ground school and are escorted in the wind tunnel chamber with an experienced instructor who will teach you how to fly.

4955 N Taylor St.

Eloy, AZ 85131

520-466-4640

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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument – 21 miles away

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of canals and trading partners, the structures are a large part of the story of this site. Explore the history of an extended network of communities and irrigation canals.

1100 W Ruins Dr.

Coolidge, AZ 85128

520-723-3172

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