Whitetail Group Sites

Open: Mid April – Mid October
  • 7,850 ft Elevation
  • 5 Sites
  • Reservation (online)
  • Water Available
Driving Directions to Campground

From Palisades Visitor Center, turn left out of the parking lot, heading up Catalina Highway. Continue approximately 1.2 miles to the campground turn off, which will be on your left near the top of a hill. Use caution making this turn.

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 Mount 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.

These campsites have large fire pits, large grills, tables, ramada with picnic tables, a 120-volt outlet (small appliances only), and bear boxes. Each site has a clean, stocked restroom. Drinking water is available at this site.

Reservations required. Use the QR code to the left to reserve online.