Whitetail Campground
Open for the season April through October, weather dependent. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Sites are popular and often book a year in advance. Walk-ins accepted if a site is unbooked, but full site fee applies. Cash and Arizona checks only accepted on site.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 5:26AM MST until August 31 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Upper San Pedro River Valley Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST this morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An increase in moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 1-3 inches. Additional rainfall from the previous day and overnight activity will result in faster responses in normally dry washes, creeks and roadway dips. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Camp Creek Fire - Trail Closure (updated)
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public and firefighter safety due to wildfireactivity associated with the Camp Creek Fire. Order 01-10-D04-004-S-26 superseeds Order 01-10-D04-0003-S-26.
Marshall Gulch Closure Order
The Arizona Trail, Marshall Gulch Trail #3, Aspen Trail #93, and Sunset Trail #90 are open to pedestrian use weekly on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all federal holidays. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, a closure of the entire area is implemented for public safety during the…
About
Whitetail Campground sits high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains at 8,000 feet, offering a cool forested retreat among ponderosa pines. Located about 30 miles north of Tucson via the Catalina Highway (Sky Island Scenic Byway), the campground is designed exclusively for large groups such as family reunions, church groups, and corporate outings. Five group sites range in capacity from 35 to 90 people, with nightly fees from $135 to $178 depending on the site. Each site includes a ramada with picnic tables, large fire pit, grill, bear box, and a 120-volt electrical outlet for small appliances like coffee pots or crockpots. Vault toilets are stocked and maintained, and potable water is available from a hand pump. RVs and generators are prohibited; this is a tents-only campground. Campground hosts live on site. The surrounding Coronado National Forest offers excellent hiking, including trails on 9,157-foot Mt. Lemmon. Rose Canyon Lake provides trout fishing nearby, and the small town of Summerhaven is just 5 miles up the road. The University of Arizona's SkyCenter observatory is also a short drive away.
Directions
From Tucson, go north on Catalina Highway approximately 30 miles until you reach Milepost 20. Turn left on Whitetail Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $168 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 26ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 576-9198 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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