Whitetail Campground
Coronado National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: MT. LEMMON, AZ, AZ
Price: From $150 per night
Price range: $150–$197 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (35 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. 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.All five group areas have picnic shelters that can accommodate between 40 to 90 people each and come equipped with drinking water, electricity (small applia
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/whitetail-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Whitetail Campground offers group camping in the scenic Catalina Mountains foothills with excellent facilities including a large ramada, clean amenities, and pet-friendly policies. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a gem for families and groups, with one camper noting it has become an annual tradition.
Wildlife alert: Gila Monster, Desert Kingsnake, and Coachwhip present in the area. Bird species include Red-faced Warbler, Black-throated Gray Warbler, and Yellow-eyed Junco. Abert's Squirrel also documented.
Insider tips for Whitetail Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Bring self-contained RV; most sites lack hookups despite electric hookup availability Perfect for group camping with its huge ramada and multiple tent pads
Skip Whitetail Campground if: You need full RV hookups—only limited electric available. You plan to camp outside May-October seasonal window. You require more than 5 available sites for your group.
Best time to visit Whitetail Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October; higher elevation provides cool respite from hot summer temperatures.
Nearby campgrounds: Showers Point Group Site (Mount Lemmon, AZ), Sollers Cabin (Az) (Tucson , AZ), Rose Canyon (Mt. Lemmon, AZ), Molino (Tucson, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Whitetail Campground
Cell signal at Whitetail Campground (MT. LEMMON, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
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. 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.All five group areas have picnic shelters that can accommodate between 40 to 90 people each and come equipped with drinking water, electricity (small appliances only), trash collection and vault toilets.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring self-contained RV; most sites lack hookups despite electric hookup availability
Perfect for group camping with its huge ramada and multiple tent pads
Campground operates seasonally May through October; higher elevation provides cool respite from hot summer temperatures
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Tucson, Arizona, go north on Catalina Highway approximately 30 miles from Tucson until you reach Milepost 20. Turn Left on Whitetail Road.
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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