Marana, Arizona
(November 6, 2020 to November 20, 2020)

Donations are greatly appreciated to keep the Renegade Caravan rolling!

Where will the group be staying to explore Marana?

The group will be dispersed camping in the Ironwood Forest National Monument. This is free camping. Here are some of the Dispersed Camping Guidelines for the BLM land as a refresher for ya.

*** NOTE: First follow the directions to the first GPS coordinates. Then, when you get to that destination, follow the GPS coordinates to our camp site.
This is so,
a) so ya don't go down the really, bump, yucky road of Silverbell Road that Google may want to take you on and
b) so you don't go on Silverbell Road which has a one lane wooden bridge over a max of 6,000 pounds.

#1. GPS Coordinates: 32.429334, -111.370690
#2. GPS Coordinates: 32.444206, -111.375341

Apple Maps Directions	GPS #1 - Open Location in Apple Maps GPS #2 - Open Location in Apple Maps
Google Maps Directions	GPS #1 - Open location in Google Maps in your Internet Browser GPS #2 - Open location in Google Maps in your Internet Browser (on an Android device to open in the Google Maps app- click and hold this link and select open in Maps App, then choose the Google Maps)

Turn-by-turn Directions

1. From Eloy, AZ head southeast on I-10.
2. Turn right on at exit 232 onto Pinal Airpark Rd. (1.8 miles)
3. Turn left onto N Trico Rd. (5.3 miles)
4. Turn right onto W El Tiro Rd. (3.9 miles)
5. Turn right onto N Pump Station Rd.
6. Turn left after about 0.9 miles driving north on N Pump Station right.
7. Look for the pinwheel!

*** NOTE: I recomend NOT taking Silverbell Road. It is paved, but has lots of patches so it makes it very bumpy and not an enjoyable ride. El Tiro Road is a better road in to Pump Station Road. ***

Can you tell me about Marana, Arizona?

The town of Marana is located in Pima County about 30 minutes north of Tucson, Arizona.

What will the weather be like in during our stay?

Mostly sunny! Highs between high of 70s to 80s. Lows in the 50s and 40s. Source: Marana - AccuWeather

How is the cell reception?

Verizon cell reception is great! I am unsure of the others.

What is the elevation of our camp site?

The elevation at our camp site is at about 1,982 feet.

What is the flora like at the Marana camp site?

You may see some saguaros, ocotillos, palo verdes, and creosote bushes.

What are some things the group may do/explore in/near Marana?

Many on the group like to go on morning walks/hikes, have nightly camp fires (if allowed)/group chats, potlucks, movie nights, group outings, etc.

. Gilders above our camping area! The El Tiro Gliderport is nearby!
.Picacho Peak State Park
. Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
. See a crested saguaro!
. Saguaro National Park
.Biosphere 2
. See Tucson Quarter Midget Races?
Sentinel Peak Park (A Mountain)
.Museum of Kinetic Arta & Surrealistic Pop Science Theater
International Wildlife Museum

I can't wait to explore some sites in Tucson!

What has the group explored so far in Marana?

Just got here! Enjoying those views so far!

Do you have other ideas of things we could do and see?

Check out these sites to do some exploring around these parts. :)
Atlas Obscura
RoadSideAmerica
TripAdvisor

Private message Anita via Facebook.

Where can I find showers, propane, gasoline, RV dump stations, trash disposal, water, etc. near our Marana camp site?

I haven't explored it yet.
Let me know if ya find some good resources in the area. :)

Marana, Arizona(November 6, 2020 to November 20, 2020)