All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

Parking spaces for the large Group Site #01 at Whitetail Campground.

View from under the ramada of the picnic area at Group Site #01, Whitetail Campground.

Whitetail Campground Group Site #01 featuring large ramada with multiple picnic tables, camping spaces, and food storage.

Sidewalk ramp from the parking lot to the large, wooded Group Site #01, Whitetail Campground.

Whitetail Campground Group Site #01 alternate view of the the parking lot featuring access to the private restroom.

Whitetail Campground Group Site #02 featuring large ramada with multiple picnic tables, camping spaces, and food storage.

View from inside the ramada featuring the picnic area at Group Site #02, Whitetail Campground.

Camping space and fire pit ring at Group Site #02, Whitetail Campground.

Entrance and the parking lot to Group Site #02, Whitetail Campground.

Whitetail Campground Group Site #03 featuring large ramada with multiple picnic tables, camping spaces, and food storage.

Camping space location at Group Site #03, Whitetail Campground.

Large parking lot view and access to the private restroom at Group Site #03, Whitetail Campground.

Whitetail Campground Group Site #03 stairs and sidewalk leading to the large camping spaces and ramada.

Sidewalk ramp leading to the large camping spaces at Group Site #03, Whitetail Campground.

Whitetail Campground Group Site #04 featuring large ramada with multiple picnic tables, fire pit, and food storage.

Whitetail Campground Group Site #04 parking lot view and access to the private restroom.

Large camping space locations at Group Site #04, Whitetail Campground.

Entrance and parking lot space at Group Site #04, Whitetail Campground.

Centrally located scenic fire pit and camping locations at Group Site #04, Whitetail Campground.

Whitetail Campground Group Site #04 featuring large ramada with multiple picnic tables and food storage.

Whitetail Campground Group Site #04 featuring large ramada with multiple picnic tables, camping spaces, and food storage.

Whitetail Campground Group Site #05 featuring large ramada with multiple picnic tables and food storage.

Parking spaces and entrance to the large Group Site #05, Whitetail Campground.

Centrally located scenic fire pit ring and camping locations at Group Site #05, Whitetail Campground.

Large mountain side camping locations at Group Site #05, Whitetail Campground.

Whitetail Campground

WHITETAIL CAMPGROUND

Whitetail Campground Entrance Sign

<h2>Overview</h2>
Whitetail Campground offers group campsites in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains of southeastern Arizona, 5 miles south of the town of Summerhaven and the top of Mt. Lemmon. Groups can enjoy picking, hiking, camping and wildlife watching while enjoying a cool respite from hot summer. The facility can accommodate groups for day or overnight use.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking and sightseeing are popular activities. The surrounding national forest boasts a variety of trails, including some on the 9,157-foot Mt. Lemmon, for those who wish to venture away from the campground for the day.
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The University of Arizona runs an observatory just up the road, and visitors can also drive a few minutes to the small town of Summerhaven, which offers amenities and attractions on Mt. Lemmon's summit.
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Anglers can try for stocked trout at nearby Rose Canyon Lake.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>All five group areas have picnic shelters that can accommodate between 40 to 90 people each and come equipped with drinking water, electricity (small appliances only), trash collection and vault toilets.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Whitetail Campground sits high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Because of its elevation, it can be much cooler than the lower-elevation campgrounds in the area. The campsites are spacious and spread out among stands of big ponderosa pines
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The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Catalina Highway, also known as General Hitchcock Highway and Sky Island Scenic Byway, is the only paved road that leads to the upper reaches of Mt. Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Range, offering a scenic day trip.
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Other notable attractions include Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Colossal Cave.

Whitetail Campground offers group campsites in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains of southeastern Arizona, 5 miles south of the town of Summerhaven and the top of Mt. Lemmon. Groups can enjoy picking, hiking, camping and wildlife watching while enjoying a cool respite from hot summer. The facility can accommodate groups for day or overnight use.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

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checkout time

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

picnic table

shade

Permitted Equipment

tent-26ft

rv-26ft

trailer-26ft

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