Showers Point Group Site
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from April through October, weather dependent. Reservations via Recreation.gov are required.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Target Shooting Refuse Restriction
Possessing or storing any refuse for the purpose of target shooting with a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc).
Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure
No camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires allowed in Bear Wallow Riparian Area
Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources from environmental degradation.
Alcohol Closure
The purpose of this Order is to comply with the Arizona and New Mexico state law and to restrict underage consumption of alcoholic beverages to provide for public health and safety.
14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and to mitigate impacts on sensitive plant and wildlife species.
Tanque Verde Falls Camping Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources in the Described Area.
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
The twin-spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species and a State of Arizona protected reptile.
SVRD Rec Shooting Closure Order 03-05-03-23-010
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.
Olson Cabin Closure 03-05-05-22-030
Olson Cabin Permit Area is located on the west side of Forest System Road 4458 and approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the junction of Forest System Road 4458 and Forest System Road 639.
About
Showers Point Group Campground is a tent-only facility at 7,700 feet elevation on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The campground features three well-separated group sites, each accommodating up to 25 people, nestled in the cool shade of tall ponderosa pines and clusters of Gambel oak. Each site includes a ramada, picnic tables, large firepits, BBQ grills, and a 120-volt outlet for small appliances. The campground's elevated location provides dramatically cooler temperatures than lower-elevation areas and features one of the most scenic overlooks in the Santa Catalinas within easy walking distance. From this bluff, visitors can view the lower slopes of the Santa Catalina Range and the Santa Cruz Valley stretching toward Mexico, with pyramid-shaped Mt. Wrightson of the Santa Rita Mountains prominent on the horizon. The Palisade Trail departs from a nearby trailhead, descending the southwestern slopes to Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Fishing is available at the nearby six-acre Rose Canyon Lake. Access is via Catalina Highway (also known as General Hitchcock Highway or Sky Island Scenic Byway), approximately 30 miles northeast from Tucson. The campground is managed by a concessionaire and includes centrally located restrooms, potable water faucets, and an on-site host.
Directions
From Tucson, take Catalina Highway northeast approximately 30 miles until just before Milepost 20. Turn left on Organization Ridge Road and travel 1.2 miles to Showers Point.
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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 | $114 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 314-0069 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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