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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (74)
What Guests Are Saying
Whitetail Campground is consistently praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and attentive hosts, making it a popular choice for annual trips among groups. The large pavilion with electricity enhances the camping experience, accommodating families and large gatherings comfortably. While some reviews mention isolated issues with staff behavior, the overall sentiment highlights a peaceful and enjoyable environment for nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Whitetail Campground is consistently praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and attentive hosts, making it a popular choice for annual trips among groups. The large pavilion with electricity enhances the camping experience, accommodating families and large gatherings comfortably. While some reviews mention isolated issues with staff behavior, the overall sentiment highlights a peaceful and enjoyable environment for nature lovers.
Review Summary
Claudia J
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: WHITETAIL
We had a wonderful time camping at Whitetail! Beautiful surroundings, peaceful atmosphere, and a great place to relax and enjoy nature. We’ will definitely be back!
Shannon G
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WHITETAIL
I’ve been reserving this site for many years. It’s a beautiful wooded group campground with a big Ramada, fire ring, etc. This year was the first time the vault toilets were not clean inside the vault when we arrived and were never cleaned while we were there… a little disgusting. We picked up all kinds of micro trash at our site from previous groups: bottle caps, hair ties, toys, tent parts. The church group across the way let the kids run around and scream until 2am. They did not honor the 10pm quiet time. I spoke to their leader the next morning and they ended up packing up and leaving a day early. Also, watch your pets, as there are two skunks patrolling the campsites. One of our dogs was sprayed in the face after sundown and a skunk sprayed the site next to us at 4:30am. I’m hoping next year is better.
Catherine R
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: WHITETAIL
We love camping at Whitetail and is an annual trip for our women’s camping group. The site is always meticulously cleaned and the camp host (Carl) is uber helpful. Having a large Pavillion with electricity and water makes it a glamping adventure. Thank you.
Kimberleigh T
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: WHITETAIL
Great experience, awesome Hosts, well maintained and fun time.
Carrie F
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: WHITETAIL
Annual trip to Whitetail for our group.
Always clean and beautiful.
Carrie F
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: WHITETAIL
Annual trip to Whitetail for our group.
Always clean and beautiful.
Dr bruce S
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: WHITETAIL
Thanks Roger and Loretta… enjoyed it
Dr bruce S
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: WHITETAIL
Thanks Roger and Loretta… enjoyed it
Gregory M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: WHITETAIL
This is a great spot because unlike others it is actually monitored. At Spencer canyon they forget you are there after sundown and it shows when there are issues with large parties. Here there are always large parties but they are checked by the host and rules are enforced so it is much more pleasant for all. Don’t come here if you want to have a free for all. Do come here if you are good with the rules and love a quiet and well equipped campground.
Gregory M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: WHITETAIL
This is a great spot because unlike others it is actually monitored. At Spencer canyon they forget you are there after sundown and it shows when there are issues with large parties. Here there are always large parties but they are checked by the host and rules are enforced so it is much more pleasant for all. Don’t come here if you want to have a free for all. Do come here if you are good with the rules and love a quiet and well equipped campground.
Location & Directions for Whitetail Campground
11200 N. Whitetail Road, Mt. Lemmon, AZ 85619 United States
Elevation: 2,469 ft
Getting There
From Tucson, Arizona, go north on Catalina Highway approximately 30 mi from Tucson until you reach Milepost 20. Turn Left on Whitetail Road.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
- Reserved sites are held until the day after your arrival; occupancy by checkout time is required to keep the reservation.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site types & loops
- No RV hookups are provided.
Fees & deposits
- A Catalina Mountain Fee Demo Pass is needed for certain forest attractions.
- Only cash and Arizona checks are accepted; credit cards are not.
Fires & fuel
- Fires are allowed only in designated campfire circles.
- Fire restrictions may apply due to hot, dry weather; campfires and charcoal fires could be prohibited.
- Obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent pest spread.
Safety & rules
- Exercise caution when traveling from lower elevations due to high elevation.
Wildlife & food storage
- Secure all food and use provided trash cans due to wildlife in the area.
Cancellation policy
- Refund requests incur a $10 processing fee and are subject to additional non-refundable fees.
Local regulations
- Learn more about the Coronado National Forest.
Site capacity
- Trailers must not exceed 26 feet in length.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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