Whitetail Group Site

Campground closure

Closed (US Forest Service)

Whitetail Campground offers group campsites in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains of southeastern Arizona, 5 miles south of the town of Summerhaven and the top of Mt. Lemmon. Groups can enjoy picking, hiking, camping and wildlife watching while enjoying a cool respite from hot summer. The facility can accommodate groups for day or overnight use. Hosts live on site.

This campground is designed for large groups such as church, corporation, family reunions, etc. Sites are often booked a year in advance through reserveamerica.gov. On occasion a site may not be booked and walk-ins are welcome, however, the cost of the site is the fee.

Whitetail Group Campsites have large firepits, large grills, tables, ramadas and bear boxes. Each site has a clean, stocked restroom.Each site has a ramada with picnic tables, a 120 volt outlet to plug in a coffee pot, crockpot, etc.

Fees

Site #1 is $135 a night, with a maximum of 40 people and 8 parking spaces. Site #2 is $151 a night, with a maximum of 60 people and 12 parking spaces. Site #3 is $135 a night, with a maximum of 45 people and 8 parking spaces. Site #4 is $135 a night, with a maximum of 45 people and 9 parking spaces. Site #5 is $178 a night, with a maximum of 90 people and 16 parking spaces. Vehicles (up to 6 people) are $10.00 per vehicle. Extra persons, walk-ins, and bicycles are $1.00 each. Firewood is $8.00 per bundle/bag. Payable by cash or checks only.

Rules

Absolutely NO RVs, generators, etc. may plug into these outlets. Also, groups must pre-plan parking as it is limited. Emergency vehicles must have access to all sites.

Directions

From Tucson, Arizona, go north on Catalina Highway approximately 30 miles from Tucson until you reach Milepost 20. Turn Left on Whitetail Road.

Stay Limit

Absolutely NO RVs, generators, etc. may plug into these outlets. Also, groups must pre-plan parking as it is limited. Emergency vehicles must have access to all sites.