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.
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.
Rose Canyon Lake restriction to being in or on the lake
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following is prohibited on theNational Forest System (NFS) lands in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, CoronadoNational Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into thisOrder as Exhibit A (the "Described…
Tanque Verde Fall Camping Closure
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) the following is prohibited on theNational Forest System (NFS) lands in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, CoronadoNational Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into thisOrder as Exhibit A (the "Described…
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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