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.
Flood Watch issued October 31 at 2:29AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley and White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong weather system approaching the area will bring widespread to numerous showers Sunday. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall with rainfall totals 0.5 to 1.75 inches possible in the valleys and 1 to 3+ inches possible in the mountains. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Going into or being upon the Described Area.
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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