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  3. Whitetail Campground

Camping at Whitetail Campground near Mt. Lemmon

Public campground · Mt. Lemmon · 5 campsites · 5 group

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

Whitetail Campground sits high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains in the Coronado National Forest, about 30 miles north of Tucson on Catalina Highway (the Sky Island Scenic Byway) and roughly five miles south of the small summit town of Summerhaven. At about 8,000 feet elevation the site is noticeably cooler than the desert below and shaded by stands of big ponderosa pines; campsites are roomy and spaced out to give groups a sense of privacy.

5.0 on Recreation.gov · 34 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
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group standard electric
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group standard electric
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group standard electric
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group standard electric
––$168
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group standard electric
––$197

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
11:00 AM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

11200 N. WHITETAIL ROAD
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Whitetail Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Whitetail Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 26 ft (5 of 5 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Whitetail Campground have RV hookups?
5 electric sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Whitetail Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Whitetail Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 26 ft (5 of 5 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 5 electric sites
Road & site access
Listing 5 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (14 reports), AT&T 2 (7 reports), T-Mobile 3 (6 reports)
Shade
Listing 0 of 5 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $125/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 11200 N. WHITETAIL ROAD (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Recent guest reviews

Dr bruce S ★ 5 · Sep 2025
Thanks Roger and Loretta… enjoyed it
Gregory M ★ 5 · Sep 2025
This is a great spot because unlike others it is actually monitored. At Spencer canyon they forget you are there after sundown and it shows when there are issues with large parties. Here there are always large parties but they are checked by the host and rules are enforced so it is much more pleasant for all. Don’t come here if you want to have a free for all. Do come here if you are good with the rules and love a quiet and well equipped campground.
Anna M ★ 5 · Jul 2025
Love the campground. Great amount of space and wonderful for large groups with kids. The camp host was wonderfully helpful and friendly. Loved the Ramada with electrical since there were no fires this but a power helped for cooking food and having a theater night for the kiddos. Can’t wait to book it again next year!
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Angel's Summerhaven Retreat

2.4 mi from Whitetail Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

La Hacienda Chuparosa

10 mi from Whitetail Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Freedom in the Catalinas

10.4 mi from Whitetail Campground (straight-line)
Sites $28/night
$56 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Historic Bike Tour in Tucson Tucson area · 2.3 hr · from $83/person
    • Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour Tucson area · 4 hr · from $92/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour Tucson area · 2.5 hr · from $169/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 5 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 26 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

"Bessie" 2021 Jayco Jay Flight Western Edition
"Bessie" 2021 Jayco Jay Flight Western Edition

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 5 · 79 mi from campground

$120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Not so Minnie Winnie
Not so Minnie Winnie

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 5 · 83 mi from campground

$89/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Family Adventure Bunkhouse
Family Adventure Bunkhouse

Travel trailer · 26 ft · sleeps 8 · 111 mi from campground

$75/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Whitetail Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Historic Bike Tour in Tucson
Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

Tucson area · 2.3 hr · from $83/person

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour
Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $92/person

Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour
Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour

Tucson area · 2.5 hr · from $169/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors
Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $83/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Apr 10–Oct 23: RV & Tent $150–$197 per night
Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave
Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave

Tucson area · 55 min · from $24/person

Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest
Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest

Tucson area · 1.5 hr · from $139/person

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned 4th/University Walking Food Tour
Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned 4th/University Walking Food Tour

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $92/person

Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket
Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket

Tucson area · 1 hr · from $14/person

Tucson Half Day Rock Climbing or Canyoneering in Arizona
Tucson Half Day Rock Climbing or Canyoneering in Arizona

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $200/person

Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 5 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard electric (group)

5 sites · $168, $150/night

Loops: WHITETAIL loop (5)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15