Photos: Officials close Tucson's 100-Acre Wood encampment
Tucson's largest homeless encampment was cleared out Tuesday ahead of the city constructing a bike park on-site.
The 100-Acre Wood, often called “The Acres” is located near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and has become Tucson’s largest homeless encampment over the years.
Tuesday's sweep, the final and largest of three phases over the last 18 months, is part of the city's effort to renovate the area's mountain biking trails. Construction on the site begins Wednesday, according to the city.
Closure of the 100 Acre Wood encampment
Bridgett Marie moves her belongings out of the 100-Acre Wood, often called “The Acres” located near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 18, 2025. Marie said she’s lived at The Acres for four years and said she didn’t have a tent because she had built a structure within the encampment.
Closure of the 100 Acre Wood encampment
The 100-Acre Wood, often called “The Acres” located near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 18, 2025. Tucson's largest homeless encampment was cleared out Tuesday ahead of the city constructing a bike park on-site.
Closure of the 100 Acre Wood encampment
A woman moves her belongings out of the 100-Acre Wood, often called “The Acres” located near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 18, 2025. Tucson's largest homeless encampment was cleared out Tuesday ahead of the city constructing a bike park on-site.
Closure of the 100 Acre Wood encampment
A worker clears out tents and belongings of the 100-Acre Wood, often called “The Acres” located near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 18, 2025. Tucson's largest homeless encampment was cleared out Tuesday ahead of the city constructing a bike park on-site.
Closure of the 100 Acre Wood encampment
Mary Grant feeds her dog, Vader, a snack as the city of Tucson clears out the 100-Acre Wood, often called “The Acres” located near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 18, 2025. Tucson's largest homeless encampment was cleared out Tuesday ahead of the city constructing a bike park on-site. Grant said she lived at the encampment for three years.
Closure of the 100 Acre Wood encampment
A worker pushes trash into a loader at the 100-Acre Wood, often called “The Acres” located near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 18, 2025. Tucson's largest homeless encampment was cleared out Tuesday ahead of the city constructing a bike park on-site.
Closure of the 100 Acre Wood encampment
Workers with the city of Tucson clear out tents and other items at the 100-Acre Wood, often called “The Acres” located near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 18, 2025. Tucson's largest homeless encampment was cleared out Tuesday ahead of the city constructing a bike park on-site.
Closure of the 100 Acre Wood encampment
A man places his belongings in the back of a pickup truck at the 100-Acre Wood, often called “The Acres” located near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 18, 2025. Tucson's largest homeless encampment was cleared out Tuesday ahead of the city constructing a bike park on-site.
Closure of the 100 Acre Wood encampment
The 100-Acre Wood, often called “The Acres” located near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 18, 2025. Tucson's largest homeless encampment was cleared out Tuesday ahead of the city constructing a bike park on-site.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
The city has cleared out the final portion of what was once the largest homeless camp in Tucson to make way for a new bike park.