Arizona · Camping · Mt. Lemmon · Near Oracle

Whitetail Campground

Whitetail CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
5
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Mar–Nov
best months

Is Whitetail Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Whitetail Campground, 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.

  • 5 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 8,090 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Near Mt. LemmonSanta Catalina Ranger District · Coronado National Forest

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. Lemmon. 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.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Whitetail Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Butler Hall

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 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 Whitetail Campground

    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, 2.7 mi away at 7,027 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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.

Whitetail Campground

5 sites for group and tent and RV camping

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