Lodging and Transportation
Please arrange your own lodging and transportation prior to your arrival. To rent a car, you will need a credit card and a valid driver’s license. International (non-US) students will need to investigate what kind of licenses are acceptable and whether their credit cards will be accepted. Most companies require renters to be at least 21 years old, and some rent only to drivers 25 years and older.
When planning your trip, please remember to include the cost of gasoline in your budget – mileage adds up here! If you are relying on others to drive you, please try to help them with fuel costs. Greyhound Bus has twice daily trips from Tucson to Willcox. Leaving 10:05 a.m. and arriving 11:35 a.m. and leaving 8 p.m. and arriving 9:30 p.m. Please check the Greyhound Bus website for schedule changes. Below is a list of some motels in Willcox and Safford. Not all of them contain kitchens but many have microwaves and small refrigerators available in some rooms. A few offer a continental breakfast.
NOTE: Willcox motels fill up with tourists during Rex Allen Days in the autumn and Wings Over Willcox (sand hill crane migration) in January. Please make reservations early if you plan to visit at these times. In addition to the Safford and Willcox motels, there are sometimes rentals available in Willcox, Safford, and Bowie. These are often found by word-of-mouth, but do ask the Campground Host if there is anything currently known.
Camping is available at Diamond Mountain, but it’s limited and rather rough. There is one men’s and one women’s bathroom with a shower each to be shared by all. There are also outdoor showers available seasonally. Please contact the Campground Host before coming to make sure there’s space. See Volunteering at Diamond Mountain for information.
Hotels and Motels
Willcox, Arizona: Willcox is conveniently located, along with many amenities, about 45 minutes drive from Diamond Mountain. State hotel tax will be applied to all prices quoted. Costs for rooms are subject to change.
Best Western
520-384-3556
$80 a night for 2 people
Day’s Inn 520-384-4222
$63 a night 1 person
$68 a night 2 people
Motel 8
520-384-3270
$35-$42 a night 1 person
Room fridge and microwave available
Motel 6
520-384-2202
$55 a night 1 person
Royal Western (formerly Econolodge)
520-384-2266
$40 a night 1 person
Microwave and room fridge available
Super 8
520-384-0888
$64 a night 1 person
$70 a night 2 people
Microwave and room fridge available in some rooms
Safford, Arizona: Safford is a very pleasant town about an hour northwest from Diamond Mountain.
Safford Super 8
928-428-5851
$75 a night 1 person
$80 a night 2 people
Olney Bed and Breakfast
928-428-5118
3 rooms in main house sharing bath
$70 each small cottage
$80 a night large cottage
$90 a night
Pioneer Lodge
928-428-0733
$80 a night 1 person
$90 a night 2 people