Whitetail Group Site
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Whitetail Group Site
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. Hosts live on site. This campground is designed for large groups such as church, corporation, family reunions, etc. Sites are often booked a year in advance through reserveamerica.gov. On occasion a site may not be booked and walk-ins are welcome, however, the cost of the site is the fee. Whitetail Group Campsites have large firepits, large grills, tables, ramadas and bear boxes. Each site has a clean, stocked restroom.Each site has a ramada with picnic tables, a 120 volt outlet to plug in a coffee pot, crockpot, etc.
Before you go
Season
April – October (weather dependent)
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Site #1 is $135 a night, with a maximum of 40 people and 8 parking spaces. Site #2 is $151 a night, with a maximum of 60 people and 12 parking spaces. Site #3 is $135 a night, with a maximum of 45 people and 8 parking spaces. Site #4 is $135 a night, with a maximum of 45 people and 9 parking spaces. Site #5 is $178 a night, with a maximum of 90 people and 16 parking spaces. Vehicles (up to 6 people) are $10.00 per vehicle. Extra persons, walk-ins, and bicycles are $1.00 each. Firewood is $8.00 per bundle/bag. Payable by cash or checks only.
Hours
Check-in is at 2 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Restrictions
Absolutely NO RVs, generators, etc. may plug into these outlets. Also, groups must pre-plan parking as it is limited. Emergency vehicles must have access to all sites.
Accessibility
Accessible to persons with disabilities.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.