Openings · last 7 days
0
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
2
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 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 · Apr 10 – May 3, 2027 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 120 tracked site-nights (Apr 10 – May 3, 2027): 91 open for online reservation · 29 reserved.
Where the open windows are
24.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 91 of 120 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 10 – May 3, 2027Not open online24.2%
Open site-nights91 / 120
Reserved (of online inventory)29 / 120
Weekday openings64
Weekend openings27
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 64 fall on weekdays and 27 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 79 of 105 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 5 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 20 |
| 04 | 20 |
| 02 | 18 |
| 03 | 18 |
| 05 | 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.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 10, 2027. That is about 159 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 10, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 10, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
91 open site-nights across 5 sites at Whitetail Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 15 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 10, 2027 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 | 20 | 9 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 04 | 26 ft | Yes | 20 | 9 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more |
| 02 | 26 ft | Yes | 18 | 6 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +6 more |
| 03 | 26 ft | Yes | 18 | 6 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +6 more |
| 05 | 26 ft | Yes | 15 | 5 nights | Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027 +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. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 91 of 120 tracked site-nights are open (75.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 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 Nov 2, 2026 17:20 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 5 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?
15 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 10, 2027 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?
April 2027, with 79 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 105.
When is the next open date at Whitetail Campground?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Whitetail Campground begins Apr 10, 2027 — about 159 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 10, 2027.
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