Description

Arizona, Benson KOA.  Easy freeway access.

Directions:

On interstate-10, in the town of Benson, Arizona, take the N. Ocotillo Road exit and go north on Ocotillo Road.  After approximately half a mile go right onto W. 4 Feathers Road.  Travel a few blocks into the campground entrance.  

The Campbase map provided ther is accurate for the campground location.  

Comment

Benson KOA is open all year with tent and RV camp spots.  A few camping cabins are also available.  Approximately 100 camp spots are available.  Big rigs to 80 feet can be accommodated in large camp spots.  Pull thru and full hookup camp spots are available.  The camp spots have picnic tables and a barbeque but, no fire rings.  It's also located in the town on Benson where there are markets, restaurants, and fuel.  The prime camping season for this park is October through April.  Extreme summer tempratures tend to drive most RVers out of the area.  The park is located in a desert area however, winter tempratures are mild.  The resort is well maintained and pets are allowed.  The park does not have fire rings and there is a limited amount of shade trees.  It's a good location for snowbirds.  

Kartchner Caverns State Park is one of the closest recreational areas to this campground.  The state park provides tours of the caverns.  Photography is not allowed on the cavern tour. 

The Pima County Fairgrounds is approximately twenty miles north of the campground.

The Pima Air and Space Museum is one of those must-see museums.  It's located at 6000 E. Valencia Blve. Tucson.  (520) 574-0462.  Www.pimaair.org.   The Pima Air and Space Museum also offers exclusive bus tours of the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARG), also known as the "Boneyard." The AMAGR is located adjacent to the Museum.  Bus tours of the facility are available on a "first come first serve" basis.  The tour bus boards at the Museum entrance.

The Loop bike trail circles Tucson and is a good way to get around by bike.  It's a bike and walk trail.  Here is a link to The Loop.

Old Tuscon is an old west town where movies are made.  There is an old town street with restaurants and shops.  There are Can Can shows, gunfights, western cultural exhibits and more.  Www.oldtucson.com.  (520) 883-0100.  201 S Kinney Rd. Tucson, AZ  85735.  

Saguaro National Park is great for hiking and wildlife viewing.  There are no campgrounds in this national park so, its best to stay at the KOA and drive to the national park.  Here is a link to the national parks web site:  https://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htm