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

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table

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 mi from the town of Oracle.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Waste Disposal
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Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

⛺ Tent
  • Pet Friendly
  • Full shade

Site Details

Up to 35 guests
Shade
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (14)

Review Summary

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nancy m

Verified

May 8, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

4

Peppersauce Canyon is a beautiful canyon and campground. There is no campground host to regulate and restock the bathroom so be sure to bring your own tp. Also, don't reserve the group site online...there's no one there to add a reserve ticket to that spot. The sign at the entrance says if its not taken you can have it!! Yes, I reserved the spot but how could anyone know? A large group of people were setting up when I arrived so we found another large spot. The trees are lovely. I think every spot there is a great spot! I did get refunded by recreation.gov for the extra cost of the group site. All is well that ends well!

nancy m

Verified

May 8, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

4

Peppersauce Canyon is a beautiful canyon and campground. There is no campground host to regulate and restock the bathroom so be sure to bring your own tp. Also, don't reserve the group site online...there's no one there to add a reserve ticket to that spot. The sign at the entrance says if its not taken you can have it!! Yes, I reserved the spot but how could anyone know? A large group of people were setting up when I arrived so we found another large spot. The trees are lovely. I think every spot there is a great spot! I did get refunded by recreation.gov for the extra cost of the group site. All is well that ends well!

Jonathan W

Verified

January 31, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

2

The group site requires crossing a dry wash. The crossing is rocky with steep approach and departure angles. It is not passable without scraping front facias or hitch receivers on standard crossovers. Not passable by cars. Trucks ok. The site was very clean and nice, but our friends had to park elsewhere as they could not get into the group site. Not sure how a large group would get here unless all had suvs or trucks. Trailers not recommended.

Jonathan W

Verified

January 31, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Area, Loop: PEPPERSAUCE

2

The group site requires crossing a dry wash. The crossing is rocky with steep approach and departure angles. It is not passable without scraping front facias or hitch receivers on standard crossovers. Not passable by cars. Trucks ok. The site was very clean and nice, but our friends had to park elsewhere as they could not get into the group site. Not sure how a large group would get here unless all had suvs or trucks. Trailers not recommended.

Location & Directions for Peppersauce

Mount Lemmon Road, Oracle, AZ 85623 United States

Elevation: 1,403 ft

Getting There

From Tucson, drive north on Oracle Road (U.S. Highway 89). Continue for 27 mi to State Highway 77. Turn right (east) and drive 10 mi to the town of Oracle. Take the first Oracle exit and travel 4 mi through the town to Forest Road 38. Follow 38 to...

Nearest town

Oracle, AZ - 8.3 mi

About 17 min to downtown

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.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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Population: 3,146

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Tucson, AZ

Approx. 27 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 4,514 ft

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