Peppersauce
Coronado National Forest — hiking
Location: Oracle, AZ, AZ
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 3.1 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: Year-round
With its picturesque vegetation and dramatic setting at the foot of 9,157’ Mt. Lemmon in southeastern Arizona, Peppersauce Campground is an outstanding area for enjoying an afternoon picnic or a weekend campout. This year-round facility is a popular stop among off-road vehicle enthusiasts and families.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/peppersauce to be notified when sites open up.
Peppersauce offers year-round camping with picturesque vegetation at the foot of Mt. Lemmon, featuring exceptional hiking in the Santa Catalina Mountains. Google reviewers praise the beautiful, peaceful setting with abundant trees and shade, plus stunning summit views.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion, Collared Peccary, White-nosed Coati, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, and Cascabel negra de Arizona present in the area.
Insider tips for Peppersauce: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Request sites near bathrooms and water if you lack 4WD, as some sites require high-clearance vehicles Plan for 6+ mile hiking options with steep, rocky terrain and rewarding summit views
Skip Peppersauce if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're sensitive to vehicle traffic — facility traffic passes through the campground regularly. You prefer low-traffic areas — regular facility employees drive quickly through camp.
Best time to visit Peppersauce: Year-round — Official RIDB designation as year-round facility, though known issues note seasonal operations.
Nearby campgrounds: Whitetail Campground (MT. LEMMON, AZ), Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin (Tucson, AZ), Sollers Cabin (Az) (Tucson , AZ), Rose Canyon (Mt. Lemmon, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Peppersauce
Cell signal at Peppersauce (Oracle, AZ): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
With its picturesque vegetation and dramatic setting at the foot of 9,157’ Mt. Lemmon in southeastern Arizona, Peppersauce Campground is an outstanding area for enjoying an afternoon picnic or a weekend campout. This year-round facility is a popular stop among off-road vehicle enthusiasts and families.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Request sites near bathrooms and water if you lack 4WD, as some sites require high-clearance vehicles
Plan for 6+ mile hiking options with steep, rocky terrain and rewarding summit views
Official RIDB designation as year-round facility, though known issues note seasonal operations
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Tucson, drive north on Oracle Road (U.S. Highway 89). Continue for 27 miles to State Highway 77. Turn right (east) and drive 10 miles to the town of Oracle. Take the first Oracle exit and travel 4 miles through the town to Forest Road 38. Follow 38 to Peppersauce Canyon. Please note: the speed limit is 5 mph inside the campground and 35 mph outside the campground on Forest Road 38.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coronado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coronado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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