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Whitetail Campground

Coronado National Forest, Arizona

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As of October 2026, Whitetail Campground is a campground in Coronado National Forest, Arizona with 5 campsites. Whitetail Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Whitetail Campground is located at 32.4119° N, 110.7319° W.

people allowed on 2 of 5 sites: 45
people allowed on the largest site: 90

Whitetail Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 4 (5 sites)Oct 5 (4 sites)Oct 6 (4 sites)

5 sites open on Oct 4 at Whitetail Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 18:34 UTC.

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Published by Recreation.gov for Whitetail Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Whitetail Campground

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Group 5
Accessible 1
Hookups 5

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Whitetail Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the WHITETAIL loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Hookups	Access
01	Group	40	Electric	-
02	Group	60	Electric	Accessible
03	Group	45	Electric	-
04	Group	45	Electric	-
05	Group	90	Electric	-

About Whitetail Campground

Overview

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.

Recreation

Hiking and sightseeing are popular activities. The surrounding national forest boasts a variety of trails, including some on the 9,157-foot Mt. Lemmon, for those who wish to venture away from the campground for the day.

The University of Arizona runs an observatory just up the road, and visitors can also drive a few minutes to the small town of Summerhaven, which offers amenities and attractions on Mt. Lemmon's summit.

Anglers can try for stocked trout at nearby Rose Canyon Lake.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

Whitetail Campground sits high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Because of its elevation, it can be much cooler than the lower-elevation campgrounds in the area. The campsites are spacious and spread out among stands of big ponderosa pines

The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.

Nearby Attractions

Catalina Highway, also known as General Hitchcock Highway and Sky Island Scenic Byway, is the only paved road that leads to the upper reaches of Mt. Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Range, offering a scenic day trip.

Other notable attractions include Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Colossal Cave.

Rules and notices at Whitetail Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Whitetail Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

RV hookups are not available

A Catalina Mountain Fee Demo Pass is required for many other points of interest in the forest in this area

Fires must be in provided campfire circles only

This is a high elevation facility; use caution when traveling from lower elevations

Bears and other animals live in the area; all food must be secured and trash disposed in the trash cans provided

Credit cards are not accepted. Only cash and Arizona checks are accepted

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Click here to learn more about Coronado National Forest

Maximum trailer length is 26 feet.

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Whitetail Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Whitetail Campground?

Whitetail Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Whitetail Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Whitetail Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Whitetail Campground have?

Whitetail Campground has 5 campsites.