Lodging and Camping

Host Hotel

Best Western Desert Inn

1391 Thatcher Blvd.

Safford, Arizona

1-800-707-2336  or (928) 428-0521 or fax (928) 428-7653

Ask for the Mt. Graham Hill Climb Special!!

Please note that due to increased mining activity in Safford that the town is fairly busy and reservations need to be made as soon as possible.

Host Motel Best Western Desert Inn:   16% SAVING OVER LAST YEAR.

Best Western Desert Inn-- 1-800-707-2336 or (928) 428-0521. Ask for Mt Graham Hill Climb Special! Also includes Continental breakfast. Rates: Queen or King Bed $65.00 + 13% tax: 2 Queen Beds $68.00 +13% tax No sleeping in bath tub! ALSO LATE CHECK OUT - 1:00 PM. Just let the front desk know when you check in you are with the bike race! Plus American Airlines frequent flyer miles!

Free Continental Breakfast, Local Calls, HBO/Cable, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Coffee Maker, Wireless High Speed Internet Access, Pool, Guest Laundry.

China Taste Buffet ($8.15 tax and drink included)

Camping is available at Roper State Park approximately 2 miles from start line. Amenities include showers, indoor toilets, RV hookups and ramadas. $10 day use. $12 camping. RV's $12-$26. Phone (928) 428-6760. Follow brown colored state park signage off highway 191. Reserve a spot $10. They now have cabins for rent with real beds for $50 per night.

101 E. Roper Lake Road

Safford, Arizona 85546

Click here to visit their website

Camping is available on Mt. Graham.The first one is a mile post 125 (about 10 miles up). The second is at mile post 140 (about 21 miles up). Cost is $10 per campsite per night.

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