Spencer Canyon Campground
Summerhaven, Arizona · 7,881 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,881 ft (2,402 m)7,881 ft2,402 m
- Land
- Coronado National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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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.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Spencer Canyon Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny57°41°
- ThuSunny63°48°
- FriSunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 14% chance of rain54°40°
- SatChance Rain Showers, 39% chance of rain52°42°
- SunSunny, 6% chance of rain61°48°
Nearby camping
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Public Land · 0.6 mi · Summerhaven
Bigelow/Bear Wallow
Dispersed · 0.6 mi · Summerhaven
Whitetail Group Site
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Summerhaven
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Summerhaven share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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