Spencer Canyon Campground
17 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$31/night
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 hos
Amenities
- Full hookupNot available
- Pull-through sitesNot available
- Tent sitesAvailable
- WiFiNot available
- ShowersNot available
- LaundryNot available
- PoolNot available
- Pet friendlyNot available
- Dump stationNot available
- Big-rig friendlyNot available
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