Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234564
When Whitetail Campground reopens
Whitetail Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 185 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026): 96 open for online reservation · 82 reserved · 7 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
48.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 96 of 185 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026Not open online48.1%
Open site-nights96 / 185
Reserved (of online inventory)82 / 178
Weekday openings86
Weekend openings10
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 86 fall on weekdays and 10 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 66 of 120 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 5 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 22 |
| 02 | 21 |
| 03 | 19 |
| 05 | 19 |
| 04 | 15 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
The next bookable night is Sep 22. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
96 open site-nights across 5 sites at Whitetail Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 24 2-night, 23 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 26 ft. 5 sites take 25 ft.
All 5 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 26 ft | Yes | 22 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +10 more |
| 02 | 26 ft | Yes | 21 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +9 more |
| 03 | 26 ft | Yes | 19 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13 +7 more |
| 05 | 26 ft | Yes | 19 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +7 more |
| 04 | 26 ft | Yes | 15 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +3 more |
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.
5 monitored sitesRVs up to 26 ft5 with hookups5 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 90
Getting there
From Tucson, Arizona, go north on Catalina Highway approximately 30 miles from Tucson until you reach Milepost 20. Turn Left on Whitetail Road.
11200 N. Whitetail Road, Mt. Lemmon, AZ 85619520-576-9198
CampingHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234564 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234564 · Whitetail Campground · Mt. Lemmon AZ12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Whitetail Campground?
Reservations for Whitetail Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 96 of 185 tracked site-nights are currently open (51.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Whitetail Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Whitetail Campground?
23 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Whitetail Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 26 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Whitetail Campground?
October 2026, with 66 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 120.
When is the next open date at Whitetail Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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