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Spencer Canyon Campground
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Spencer Canyon Campground

Mount Lemmon, AZ

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  • Address:Mount Lemmon, AZ
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A short distance away from the Catalina Highway is the area of Mt Lemmon. The city of Tucson and the Santa Cruz Valley can be seen through the forest canopy. There are a concrete table, a bear box, and a firepit at each site. Tucson has a beautiful night view. Spencer is close to Summerhaven. There are vault toilets. The Catalina Highway is covered in snow in the winter.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Spencer Canyon Campground

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Box Spring via Box Camp Trail
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Box Spring via Box Camp Trail

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Sunset Trail
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Sunset Trail

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Crystal Springs Trail via Butterfly Trail
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Crystal Springs Trail via Butterfly Trail

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Butterfly Trail
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Butterfly Trail

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Aspen Trail and Marshall Gulch Loop Trail
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Aspen Trail and Marshall Gulch Loop Trail

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Moderate
Sunset Trail from Marshall Gulch
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Sunset Trail from Marshall Gulch

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5.1 mi1,398 ftgain
Moderate

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Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page

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