Arizona · Camping · Near Oracle

Spencer Canyon

Mar–Nov
best months

Is Spencer Canyon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Spencer Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 7,866 ft
  • Santa Catalina Ranger DistrictCoronado National Forest

Spencer Canyon is a Forest Service campground in the Santa Catalina Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in Arizona. The land is managed by the Forest Service, and the site has vault toilets. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September, when typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 71°F with lows near 51°F in May to highs around 75°F with lows near 59°F in September. That station sits about 800 feet lower than the campground, so temperatures at the site run cooler. The campground sits close to several other outdoor spots. Box Camp is about 0.2 miles away, and the Sunset Trail #90 mountain biking route is about 0.4 miles off. Climbers can head to Spectrum Crags, about 0.5 miles away, and Whitetail Campground is about 0.6 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Spencer Canyon

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Butler Hall

    Fast food

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Wildlife Viewing Area

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 13 mi

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Spencer Canyon

    Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      50° / 34°

    2. Feb

      50° / 33°

    3. Mar

      55° / 37°

    4. Apr

      62° / 43°

    5. May

      71° / 51°

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

    7. Jul

      80° / 63°

    8. Aug

      79° / 62°

    9. Sep

      75° / 59°

    10. Oct

      68° / 49°

    11. Nov

      59° / 40°

    12. Dec

      49° / 33°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Lemmon Willow Canyon, AZ, 3.2 mi away at 7,027 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.