Arizona · Camping · Near Oracle

Molino Basin

from $10
fee
Oct–May
best months

Is Molino Basin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Molino Basin, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 4,336 ft
  • Santa Catalina Ranger DistrictCoronado National Forest

Molino Basin is a Forest Service campground in the Santa Catalina Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in Arizona. It sits among a cluster of trails, climbing areas and another campground, Molino, about 0.3 miles away. The site has vault toilets, and a fee is charged for stays. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 71°F and October highs around 77°F, while June and July average highs near 91°F. Several routes and trails start within a short distance. Molino Basin Boulders and Business Time Wall are climbing areas about 0.1 mile away, and Bellota Trail #15 and Molino Basin Trail #11 are hikes at a similar distance.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Molino Basin

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Butler Hall

    Fast food

    On your way back · 5 mi
  • If it rains

    Wildlife Viewing Area

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 19 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Molino Basin

    Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      56° / 35°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 37°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      64° / 42°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 46°

      3 wet

    5. May

      82° / 56°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      92° / 66°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 69°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 67°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 63°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      77° / 52°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 42°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      55° / 36°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oracle 2 Se, AZ, 18.5 mi away at 4,510 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.