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Peppersauce

Peppersauce Campground near Oracle, Az
Group area around a fire pit.
Peppersauce Campground entrance
Group picnic area.
Bear-Proof trash bins.

About Peppersauce

With its picturesque vegetation and dramatic setting at the foot of 9,157' Mt. Lemmon in southeastern Arizona, Peppersauce Campground is an outstanding area for enjoying an afternoon picnic or a weekend campout. This year-round facility is a popular stop among off-road vehicle enthusiasts and families. Hunting, hiking and scenic driving opportunities are nearby. It is located 8 miles from the town of Oracle.

Number of accommodations: 1

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Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

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Site Details

Up to 35 guests
Shade
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (14)

Review Summary

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Evan S

Verified

March 30, 2024 Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

1

As soon as we arrived there were two separate groups squatting in our site due to poor signage. We had to convince them to pack up and move. Nonexistent site manager, no toilet paper, and trash bins were overflowing. They obviously dont care about this group site. We will not be returning here again.

Evan S

Verified

March 30, 2024 Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

1

As soon as we arrived there were two separate groups squatting in our site due to poor signage. We had to convince them to pack up and move. Nonexistent site manager, no toilet paper, and trash bins were overflowing. They obviously dont care about this group site. We will not be returning here again.

Steve C

Verified

March 14, 2024 Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

5

Beautiful campground in the valley full of trees. Clean, bear boxes, fire ringss, pit toilets and concrete picnic tables…plus water! All a bike packer needs!

Steve C

Verified

March 14, 2024 Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

5

Beautiful campground in the valley full of trees. Clean, bear boxes, fire ringss, pit toilets and concrete picnic tables…plus water! All a bike packer needs!

Brady N

Verified

February 26, 2024 Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

5

Take the left as you enter the campground and go past all of the sites. At the end, you reach the entrance to the private school - take the right here across the creek. This is the group site, there are some signs but not extremely obvious.

We arrived right at 'check-in' time. We didn't have any issues with squatters, but given the lack of clear signage and no campground host, no locked gate, and no "Reserved for XXX date by XXX name" signage, I could see why others might take your group site on busy weekends.

There were 3-4 semi-separate campsite, with at least 4 concrete picnic tables, 2-3 fire pits, bathroom, and trash can. The bathroom was functional pit toilet. Trash can was full, expect to pack out your own trash. Running water but not sure of quality, also seemed like it might sometimes be out of service. You could probably fit 10 cars in the lot.

It's a pretty little site. We had 6 families camped there and a few others visiting for the day comfortably. Shade, big trees, areas for kids to explore (small hill, dry creek, etc.) Went up to Pepperauce Cave, which is about 10 minutes further up the control road and a neat place to explore.

Brady N

Verified

February 26, 2024 Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

5

Take the left as you enter the campground and go past all of the sites. At the end, you reach the entrance to the private school - take the right here across the creek. This is the group site, there are some signs but not extremely obvious.

We arrived right at 'check-in' time. We didn't have any issues with squatters, but given the lack of clear signage and no campground host, no locked gate, and no "Reserved for XXX date by XXX name" signage, I could see why others might take your group site on busy weekends.

There were 3-4 semi-separate campsite, with at least 4 concrete picnic tables, 2-3 fire pits, bathroom, and trash can. The bathroom was functional pit toilet. Trash can was full, expect to pack out your own trash. Running water but not sure of quality, also seemed like it might sometimes be out of service. You could probably fit 10 cars in the lot.

It's a pretty little site. We had 6 families camped there and a few others visiting for the day comfortably. Shade, big trees, areas for kids to explore (small hill, dry creek, etc.) Went up to Pepperauce Cave, which is about 10 minutes further up the control road and a neat place to explore.

Trevor C

Verified

November 18, 2023 Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

1

Had the group site reserved for our youth group from church. Showed up and there was no camp host. We arrived after dark and finding the group site was nearly impossible with a serious lack of signage. Once we managed to locate the group site after 30 minutes, there were 3 different squatters with sites set up around the area. With no camp host to mediate, we had to argue with a couple of them and finally managed to find enough space for our group who actually paid for the site. Very poorly managed overall for a site we paid for and reserved.

Trevor C

Verified

November 18, 2023 Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

1

Had the group site reserved for our youth group from church. Showed up and there was no camp host. We arrived after dark and finding the group site was nearly impossible with a serious lack of signage. Once we managed to locate the group site after 30 minutes, there were 3 different squatters with sites set up around the area. With no camp host to mediate, we had to argue with a couple of them and finally managed to find enough space for our group who actually paid for the site. Very poorly managed overall for a site we paid for and reserved.

Corey M

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

4

So agree with the reservation issue, they do have signs on bathrooms saying it's a reserved site but nothing else and no one out there to control it. As for the vehicle issue completely disagree. Able to cross the wash with a 4 door car just have to be smart about it obviously if it just stormed or waters running not a smart idea but outside of monsoon time you should be fine.

Corey M

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

4

So agree with the reservation issue, they do have signs on bathrooms saying it's a reserved site but nothing else and no one out there to control it. As for the vehicle issue completely disagree. Able to cross the wash with a 4 door car just have to be smart about it obviously if it just stormed or waters running not a smart idea but outside of monsoon time you should be fine.

Location Peppersauce

Address:
Mount Lemmon Road
Oracle, AZ, 85623
United States

Highway access

Peppersauce campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 89 and State Highway 77. U.S. Highway 89 is located approximately 27 miles south, while State Highway 77 is about 10 miles east from the town of Oracle.

Latitude & Longitude: 32.5383 / -110.716

Elevation: 1403 feet

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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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