Showers Point Group Site
Coronado National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Mount Lemmon, AZ, AZ
Price: From $114 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (30 reviews)
Season: May through October
The cool shade of tall ponderosa pines and an overlook of Palisade Canyon from the campgrounds edge make Showers Point Group Site a popular place for groups to spend a weekend or an afternoon. Visitors can relax in shaded campsites, picnic at nearby Rose Canyon, hike and mountain bike on nearby trails or take a scenic drive on Catalina Highway. Each site is tent-only for up to 25 guests.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Fishing
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Showers Point Group Site offers cool shade under tall ponderosa pines with scenic overlooks of Palisade Canyon, making it popular for group camping. The campground provides access to excellent trails, mountain biking, and nearby Rose Canyon for recreation.
Wildlife alert: Arizona Black Rattlesnake, Desert Kingsnake, and Gila Monster present in the area. Abert's Squirrel and various warbler species also documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Showers Point Group Site: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 3 tent sites Group site allows multiple parties to camp together in one designated area Scenic overlook within easy walking distance from campsites
Skip Showers Point Group Site if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Showers Point Group Site: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin (Tucson, AZ), Whitetail Campground (MT. LEMMON, AZ), Sollers Cabin (Az) (Tucson , AZ), Rose Canyon (Mt. Lemmon, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Showers Point Group Site
Cell signal at Showers Point Group Site (Mount Lemmon, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
The cool shade of tall ponderosa pines and an overlook of Palisade Canyon from the campgrounds edge make Showers Point Group Site a popular place for groups to spend a weekend or an afternoon. Visitors can relax in shaded campsites, picnic at nearby Rose Canyon, hike and mountain bike on nearby trails or take a scenic drive on Catalina Highway. Each site is tent-only for up to 25 guests.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 3 tent sites
Group site allows multiple parties to camp together in one designated area
Scenic overlook within easy walking distance from campsites
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Tucson, Arizona, go northeast on Catalina Highway approximately 30 miles from Tucson until just before Milepost 20. Turn left on Organization Ridge Road and travel 1.2 miles to Showers Point.
Campground entrance
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- 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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