Peppersauce
Peppersauce is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 32.53833, -110.71639
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 520-749-8700
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Peppersauce
Overview With its picturesque vegetation and dramatic setting at the foot of 9,157' Mt. Lemmon in southeastern Arizona, Peppersauce Campground is an outstanding area for enjoying an afternoon picnic or a weekend campout. This year-round facility is a popular stop among off-road vehicle enthusiasts and families. Hunting, hiking and scenic driving opportunities are nearby. It is located 8 miles from the town of Oracle. Recreation The Santa Catalina Mountains are known for their exceptional hiking. Hikers can find access to the Arizona Trail, which runs from Mexico to Utah, about 5 miles from the campground along Forest Road 38. Off-road vehicle trails are also available in the area. A few nearby caves afford visitors the opportunity for caving and spelunking. Facilities Peppersauce Campground has one reservable group camping area for up to 35 people at a time. The facility is equipped with vault toilets, several tables and benches, a grill, campfire rings and lantern posts. The parking area can hold up to 10 vehicles. First-come, first-served individual campsites are also available. A campground host is available on-site for visitor assistance. Natural Features Campsites at Peppersauce are spread throughout a creekside oasis of enormous Arizona sycamore and walnut trees that provide shade in summer and color in autumn. The campground sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet alongside Peppersauce Creek. The creek is normally dry except during heavy rains or the area's summer mon
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Tucson Parks and Rec · 30 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 81 designated routes (90 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppersauce Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Peppersauce Group Site | National forest group campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Haycreek Ranch | RV park | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Bigelow/Bear Wallow | National forest camping area | 8.0 mi | — | — |
| Spencer Canyon | National forest campground | 8.5 mi | — | — |
| Spencer Canyon Campground | Private campground | 8.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.