Yes indeed! If you haven’t had the pleasure of being entertained by Amber Nordgaard then for no other reason put Tucson Unplugged 2023 on your calendar this November. She’s such a great entertainer.

Amber last played for the 4CU at the Patagonia Rallies in 2021 and 2022 playing a mix of original songs and crowd favourite covers. Sensational!

9 – 12 November 2023 | Catalina State Park | Tucson, Arizona

Remember when a vacation meant you waved goodbye and said, “I’ll call you when I get back”? Relive the good times dry-camping with minimal mobile coverage at this fall’s Tucson Unplugged Rally.

Catalina State Park is an absolute favourite of the hosts and indeed, many 4CU members, with so much available right from the campground and nearby:

• Hike? Check
• Bike? Check
• World-class epic MTB trails? Check
• Interpretative hikes to historic ruins? Check
• Ranger-led Interpretive programs? Check (we hope! ha!)
• Time to chill and visit? Check
• Easy access to North Tucson? Check

This is a relaxing rally. Time to do what you like, maybe discuss a book, play some cards, Yahtzee or even work on a project. The choice is yours. This. Is. Camping.

We have booked the Gila Monster and Flycatcher group sites, perfect for DRY GROUP camping with a shower/bathhouse right beside the campsite. This area is also the only location in the park which offers the opportunity for a campfire!

We have room for 30 rigs in these private group areas. Our group ramada has one solar light, tables and charcoal grill. We share the shower house with two hosts on the premises as well as any guests staying at another adjacent group area. 

There are two free dump stations in the park. 

Please come with full water tanks. The park has potable water but the Arizona State Parks often have water supply issues.

There are no assigned sites so we will file in as trailers arrive.  IMPORTANT: Should you have a personal limitation and need to be closer to the bathhouse, please get in touch and let us know ahead of time.

Should you need electric/water sites for personal necessity, campground areas “A” and “B” have full hook-up sites but you will need to register online through AZ Parks and pre-pay your daily night fee based on current rates. Let us know which site you have reserved.

Proposed Agenda

Thursday – Arrival after noon. Drink, eat and chat until dark, or after dark, we won’t judge.

Friday – Blue Finch Bakery goodies once again! Bring your own morning beverage. Hike, bike, nap, hangout, play, eat… in no particular order.

Friday Evening – BBQ dinner: We light the grill. You throw your own dinner on it. You make it. You decide.

Saturday – Friday on repeat like a great album

Saturday Evening – AMBER NORGAARD RETURNS!!!

Making a reappearance after her stellar performances at our Patagonia rallies, we welcome Amber to sing and share her wonderful voice with us at Catalina. Learn more about Amber and listen to some of her original music.

Sunday – Noon departure.

Rally Fee

$25 per person

Note that this rally is only open to registered ACI members and is restricted to 4CU Full and Affiliate Members for the first week after the rally registration opens.

Camping Fees

$20 per night payable to Catalina State Park at the ranger station upon arrival – group site camping only. You’re responsible for own reservations for hook-up sites in the regular campground.

Your Hosts

Bonnie and Alan Bobman

Janet and Leon Hauck

Registration Opens Saturday, 22 July 2024