Logistics
Getting Here
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We recommend flying into either Tucson International Airport (TUS) or Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and renting a car. The distance between Phoenix and Tucson is about 100 miles. PHX is a bigger airport and may offer better connections and prices. If you’re staying for the whole week then you’ll be in Phoenix at the end, too.
Where to Stay
Tucson Hotels/Houses
For the Tucson portion of the week (Mar 8-14) we recommend staying in a hotel or rental house on the east side of Tucson. The first four events/three days all take place in the Santa Rita foothills, off of Rt 83, so Vail and Sonoita/Elgin are both good options. The fourth day is in Dragoon (further east), the fifth along I-19 (south of Tucson), and the final day in Tucson itself. Staying near Vail will have you centrally located for the entire week.
Tucson Camping
The wide open spaces of Arizona provide some lovely opportunities for camping. While the days will be beautiful, the nights will be cold.
The event headquarters for the first two days is in National Forest land where dispersed camping is allowed. This is free primitive camping with no services provided. We plan to have an organized, central location for camping (with portable toilets) that will work very well for the first half of the week. Contact Peg (pegdavis at Arizona dot edu) for more information on camping. Keep in mind that lows of 23F are possible!
Phoenix Hotels
Stay tuned for recommendations for the Phoenix weekend. Based on the locations of the events (east of Phoenix) it’s best to look for something on that side of the valley.
Phoenix Camping
Stay tuned for options closer to the 2025 locations.
Lost Dutchman State Park
6109 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
azstateparks.com
(480) 982-4485
Scenic desert hiking trails, picnic facilities, 72 campsites, wildlife, restrooms & showers.