Sierra Vista Touring Cyclists' Camp

When U.S. Bicycle Route 90 was designated through Sierra Vista, Arizona, the city established an indoor touring cyclists' camp in a city-owned building to provide a place for cyclists to stay and encourage them to stop in the city. Touring cyclists riding through southeast Arizona will receive a warm welcome at the Sierra Vista Touring Cyclists Camp.

Amenities:

a large room for sleeping and securing bikes and gear (floor space for sleeping bags, no cots provided)
two bathrooms with showers
kitchen stocked with coffee, use of microwave and sink (but not refrigerator and kitchenware)
clothes washer and dryer

Fees: There is no charge for the camp; donations are accepted.

Location: The camp is located at 3030 E Tacoma Street, behind the Oscar Yrun Community Center and next to the basketball courts, just a couple of minutes off of U.S. Bike Route 90.

Availability: The building is used for other purposes and is not available to cyclists between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. On Thursdays and Fridays, the Oscar Yrun Community Center is open near the camp building and cyclists are welcome to relax there until the camp is available.

Checking in: Cyclists need to register at one of the following locations during the noted times.

Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm

Oscar Yrun Community Center at 3020 E Tacoma Street, next to the bike camp, (telephone 520-458-7922)
"The Cove," Sierra Vista Aquatic Center, 2900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, on U.S. Bike Route 90 about 1-1/2 miles from the camp (telephone 520-417-4800)

After 5 pm, campers may telephone 520-678-0451 to register and obtain the combination for the camp. The telephone will not be answered after 9 pm. When possible, call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays prior to arriving, to ensure the camp is prepared for you.

Other nearby services:

Wi-Fi is available at the Oscar Yrun Community Center next to the camp and at the nearby Sierra Vista Library.
Restaurants and stores within easy biking or long walking distance from the camp
Two bike shops in town for any repairs or maintenance needed

Check the Sierra Vista visitors’ website, www.VisitSierraVista.com, or go to Yelp to find locations and restaurants.

"Sierra Vista is excited to welcome bicycle travelers. A perfect resting stop, our city has many amenities to offer, including a variety of options for food and supplies and two excellent bike shops." -- Sierra Vista’s Leisure and Library Services Director Laura Wilson

Photos courtesy of John Wettack