Peppersauce Campground
Currently in unmaintained season (April 1 through November 1). No fee required, but no trash or toilet service is provided. Campers must pack out all trash and human waste. The maintained fee season with full services runs November 1 through March 31.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 22 at 10:48AM MST until July 25 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 105 to 112 degrees expected with Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures of 82-88 degrees will provide little to no relief from heat overnight. Warmest overnight low temperatures expected in the Western Deserts.
Marshall Gulch Area Closure
Marshall Gulch area closed during reconstruction of picnic area and trailhead
Ski Run Road Closure
PURPOSETo protect public health and safety from potential hazards. This closure is necessary to remove hazard trees and snags overhanging the road.
About
Peppersauce Campground occupies a dramatic setting at 4,700 feet in the Santa Catalina Mountains, about 8 miles from Oracle, Arizona. Campsites line a creekside corridor of towering Arizona sycamore and walnut trees that provide deep shade in summer and autumn color. The creek bed is normally dry except during monsoon rains, when flash flooding can occur rapidly. The campground operates year-round with 17 first-come, first-served sites at $15 per night during the maintained season (November through March). A reservable group site accommodates up to 35 people at $50 per night plus $10 per vehicle. From April 1 through November 1, the campground is unmaintained with no fee, no trash service, and no toilet service. During this period, campers must pack out all trash and human waste. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water from a hand pump, picnic tables, grills, campfire rings, and lantern posts. RVs are limited to 22 feet, and trailers are discouraged due to small sites with no pull-throughs. The Arizona Trail is accessible about 5 miles away, and Peppersauce Cave offers nearby spelunking opportunities.
Directions
From Tucson, drive north on Oracle Road (US Highway 89) for 27 miles to State Highway 77. Turn right (east) and drive 10 miles to the town of Oracle. Take the first Oracle exit and travel 4 miles through town to Forest Road 38. Follow FR 38 to Peppersauce Canyon. Speed limit is 5 mph inside the campground and 35 mph on FR 38.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 749-8700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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