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Whitetail Campground

Coronado National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMt Lemmon / TucsonArizona⭐ 4.6 (37)
Whitetail Campground
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30
Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Whitetail Campground in Arizona has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 14h agosites 👥 #01
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #01
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 WHITETAIL #02 & WHITETAIL #03 next to each othersites 👥 #02, 👥 #03, 👥 #05
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #04

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite WHITETAIL  #01 — Whitetail Campground Group Site #01 featuring large ramada w
Site WHITETAIL #01 · Whitetail Campground Group Site #01 featuring large ramada wRecreation Resource Management
Campsite WHITETAIL  #01 — Sidewalk ramp from the parking lot to the large, wooded Grou
Site WHITETAIL #01 · Sidewalk ramp from the parking lot to the large, wooded GrouRecreation Resource Management
Campsite WHITETAIL  #02 — Whitetail Campground Group Site #02 featuring large ramada w
Site WHITETAIL #02 · Whitetail Campground Group Site #02 featuring large ramada wRecreation Resource Management
Campsite WHITETAIL  #02 — Whitetail Campground Group Site #02 featuring large ramada w
Site WHITETAIL #02 · Whitetail Campground Group Site #02 featuring large ramada wRecreation Resource Management
Campsite WHITETAIL  #03 — Whitetail Campground Group Site #03 featuring large ramada w
Site WHITETAIL #03 · Whitetail Campground Group Site #03 featuring large ramada wRecreation Resource Management
Campsite WHITETAIL  #03 — Camping space location at Group Site #03, Whitetail Campgrou
Site WHITETAIL #03 · Camping space location at Group Site #03, Whitetail CampgrouRecreation Resource Management
Campsite WHITETAIL  #05 — Centrally located scenic fire pit ring and camping locations
Site WHITETAIL #05 · Centrally located scenic fire pit ring and camping locationsRecreation Resource Management
Campsite WHITETAIL  #05 — Parking spaces and entrance to the large Group Site #05, Whi
Site WHITETAIL #05 · Parking spaces and entrance to the large Group Site #05, WhiRecreation Resource Management
Campsite WHITETAIL  #04 — Entrance and parking lot space at Group Site #04, Whitetail
Site WHITETAIL #04 · Entrance and parking lot space at Group Site #04, Whitetail Recreation Resource Management
Campsite WHITETAIL  #04 — Whitetail Campground Group Site #04 featuring large ramada w
Site WHITETAIL #04 · Whitetail Campground Group Site #04 featuring large ramada wRecreation Resource Management
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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Whitetail Campground over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 4–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site📍 ~449 mi from LA💵 $150–$197/nightGroup Standard Electric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★37 ratings
5★27
4★6
3★3
2★1
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.3/4
Verizon2.5/4
AT&T2.4/4
Sprint retired3.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Whitetail Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Whitetail Campground?

Whitetail Campground in Arizona takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Whitetail Campground?

Campsite fees at Whitetail Campground run about $150–$197/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Whitetail Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Whitetail Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Whitetail Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Whitetail Campground over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 4–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Whitetail Campground a good campground?

Whitetail Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 37 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Whitetail Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Whitetail Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 6 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Whitetail Campground located?

Whitetail Campground is located in Mt Lemmon / Tucson, Arizona. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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