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The cool shade of tall ponderosa pines and an overlook of Palisade Canyon from the campgrounds edge make Showers Point Group Site a popular place for groups to spend a weekend or an afternoon. Visitors can relax in shaded campsites, picnic at nearby Rose Canyon, hike and mountain bike on nearby trails or take a scenic drive on Catalina Highway.
Within easy walking distance from Showers Point is one of the most scenic overlooks in the Santa Catalinas. From this towering bluff visitors can see the lower slopes of the Santa Catalina Range and the Santa Cruz Valley stretching toward Mexico. Tall, pyramid-shaped Mt. Wrightson of the Santa Rita Mountains stands prominent on the horizon.
Visitors enjoy hiking through the Santa Catalina backcountry, via the Palisade Trail that departs near the campground. The trail drops down the southwestern slopes of the mountain range to the popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.
Fishing is also available at the nearby six-acre Rose Canyon Lake. A day-use fee is applicable at Rose Canyon
The three group campsites at Showers Point are well spread out over this spacious location and include large, leveled tent pads and picnic shelters. Each site is tent-only for up to 25 guests. The facility is equipped with water faucets and toilets.
Showers Point Group Campground sits high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains at 7,700 feet. Because of its elevation, it can be much cooler than the lower-elevation campgrounds in the area. The campsites are spacious and spread out among stands of big ponderosa pines and clusters of Gambel oak.
The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.
For facility specific information, please call (520) 314-0069.
Catalina Highway, also known as General Hitchcock Highway and Sky Island Scenic Byway, is the only paved road that leads to the upper reaches of Mt. Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Range. It is one of the most scenic highways in the southwest and provides a popular day trip.
Other notable attractions include Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Colossal Cave.
From Tucson, Arizona, go northeast on Catalina Highway approximately 30 miles from Tucson until just before Milepost 20. Turn left on Organization Ridge Road and travel 1.2 miles to Showers Point.
Showers Point Group Sites #1, #2, #3 each rent for $95.00 each (up to 25 people per site). Vehicles (up to 6 people) are $10.00 per vehicle. Extra persons, walk-ins, and bicycles are $1.00 each. Firewood is $7.00 per bundle/bag.
Reservations can be made for this campground can be made at Recreation.gov. Walk-ins welcome if space is available at group fees.
No trailers allowed, no spaces for RVs.. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in the campground. A large area of Pusch Ridge Wilderness is closed to dogs from January to April for the protection of desert bighorn sheep
Very nice, quiet, clean site and facilities. The tent pads are spaced out and private. The common ramada has multiple BBQ grills, sturdy, counter height tables and a huge fire place. They provide ample bear proof storage for coolers and food boxes. The description online says that there is electric at each site, but we couldn't find it anywhere. The walk between the parking area and camp set up is a bit far so be prepared for lugging your gear to and from you vehicle.
This was a great experience, pine trees, cool nights, warm days,and fresh mountain air. plenty of space for our group. Toilets were clean and stocked even with all the kids in our group. The attendant was very friendly and brought some of our groups equipment down to their campsite. Would love to go back every year if I could.
Very clean and quiet sites. Hosts are always friendly and offer firewood for purchase. If you're bringing lots of camping gear I would suggest bringing a cart. All sites have fireplace and running water. Bathrooms are located between the 3 sites.
Had a great time. Camp sites were clean . Camp host was fun, would definitely come back
Just returned from an amazing weekend in Mt Lemmon at Showers Point Group Site.
Top 3 reasons you should stay here
#1 - fantastic, amazing camp hosts - so kind and great info on how to keep the bears away
#2 - cleanest vault toilets I have ever seen. Not once did I see toilet paper or anything else on the floors or toilet seats.
#3 - well cared for campground. Again - clean. No litter and even the sticks and forest debris were tidy. Camp ring was cleaned out before we arrived. The Ramada fireplace was clean. the grills were clean. No spider webs, no forest mess - nothing. Just clean.
It’s very obvious that this campground is well lived and tended too. Which means that the campers are well tended to as well. Thank you for keeping this little forest oasis beautiful.
See you again soon!
Cathy
