Spencer Canyon Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 32.4167, -110.7401
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is Spencer Canyon Campground free?
No. Spencer Canyon Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Spencer Canyon Campground?
From Tucson, E. on Tanque Verde. N. on Catalina Highway. Drive 4.2 miles to the Forest boundary (Mile Post 0), then continue 21.5 miles to Spencer Canyon Campground on the left (west) side of the road.
What are the rules at Spencer Canyon Campground?
Managed by a Concessionaire under a Special Use Permit
Nearby
- WHITETAIL CAMPGROUND0.6 mi
- Whitetail Group Campground0.6 mi
- SHOWERS POINT GROUP SITE1.3 mi
- Showers Point Group Campground1.3 mi
- PALISADES RANGER RESIDENCE CABIN1.5 mi
- Sollers Cabin (AZ)2.0 mi
- Rose Canyon Campground2.7 mi
- ROSE CANYON3.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
