Spencer Canyon Campground

About

This mountain campground is located at the head of a shallow, forested canyon a short distance off the Catalina Highway. Spencer Canyon faces the city of Tucson and the Santa Cruz Valley, both of which are visible as a distant panorama through openings in the forest canopy. Spencer Canyon Campground has 66 sites. Each site has a concrete table, firepit, B-B-Q and bear box for food storage. A beautiful night view of Tucson can be seen from several sites. Spencer is rugged, rustic in layout and close to the hamlet of Summerhaven. Each camping area has clean, stocked vault toilets. Campground hosts live on site. Firewood may be purchased from the hosts. The Catalina Highway is paved, but it can be snow covered in winter when chains and/or 4-wheel drive may be required.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  7-Eleven

  9.6 mi

• propane

  Propane

  11 mi

• grocery

  Bashas'

  9.8 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  1.7 mi

• trailhead

  Box Camp Trailhead

  0.2 mi

• attraction

  Viewpoint

  1.5 mi

• recreation site

  Inspiration Rock Picnic Area

  1.4 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: BEAR WALLOW in Coronado National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• AZ
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN