Summerhaven is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Arizona camping has to offer. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Summerhaven and user-submitted reviews.
"I stayed two nights with a Class B Van and the full hookup site was private, had a small grassy are, a picnic table and a portable fire pit."
"2 pools, a playground, game room, pickle ball courts, mini golf, RC car track, go-cart rentals, golf cart rentals, dog parks, activity’s for kids, you won’t be bored!"
$125 / night
"The perfect place to beat the Tucson heat! Located in Mount Lemmon, you’ll be nestled under the pine trees. Bird watching in this area is aplenty, as is stargazing."
"Mount Lemmon is a short drive or bike ride away with snow capped top and great food offerings. Skying is possible for those with young legs. "
"While site parking is a serious challenge unless 25 foot and under the park is fantastic on most levels. Beautiful grounds with kind staffing that are most helpful. "
$30 - $50 / night
"Favorite parts:
- full hookups
- free chicken eggs from onsite chickens
- communal fire pit every night
- coffee every morning
- free laundry & showers
- pool and movies in the summer
Only cons are"
"Friendly staff, very fast internet, free laundry, and free free-range chicken eggs. We stayed 2 nights. There two normal full bathrooms, a kitchen, and a room to hang out in with a large TV."
"Visited a few RV Parks in Tucson after accepting a job at the VA here and I must say we feel in love when we stayed here!"
$175 / night
"Spaces are fine grace on hard pan. Level. Concrete pad and picnic table. It’s a resort not a campground. No fires. But you will be busy from 8 AM to after dark will activities."
"For extended stays you will be responsible for your individual site Electric bill"
$30 - $99 / night
"We're van camping and working remotely, so our priorities are internet connectivity, electricity, and running water."
"Electric and water at the sites. And some cool Arizona fire rings. We weren’t able to go into the caves because of our small child but there is a hiking trail which was nice."
$15 - $40 / night
"Justin’s is a busy place and office staff were almost always on the phone trying to arrange nights of availability or help the travelers any way that they could."
ScoutI stayed two nights with a Class B Van and the full hookup site was private, had a small grassy are, a picnic table and a portable fire pit. The common areas were very nice including the several gas firepits with chairs for just a couple or larger group. I was a little disappointed with the bathhouse/restroom, but that is because I am picky. The important thing is that I would definitely stay there again.
LegendGeneral: Large KOA campground laid out in typical RV style with no privacy/separation between sites. There is every imaginable kind of site here from tent sites (with water and electric) to back-in sites with water and electric to FHU sites, some with covered sites to sites with private pet areas or play structures. There are also cabins sprinkled throughout.
Site Quality: Most sites are gravel; some have grass. All are level. Amenities vary per site. Ours had a round table with four chairs (in lieu of a picnic table)
Bath/Shower: In okay condition but then I saw a sign that they were scheduled to be remodeled a few months after our stay.
Activities: There are so many offerings including two pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, corn hole, putting green, basketball, and bike/surrey rentals. Also a daily “schedule of fun” with daily classes including Zumba and yoga, arts and crafts, bingo, etc.
Other amenities: On-site restaurant (delivery to your camper available), laundry, little lending library, pet wash.
This campground is located in a less desirable part of Tucson with very few (if any) grocery stores, restaurants, etc. nearby. There is nothing scenic about the area and the campground is located on a busy street so you will hear road noise (and an occasional train). While we appreciated all the amenities, we prefer campgrounds with more privacy and scenery. This was a last-minute reservation when our plans changed and worked for an overnight stay.
GuideCan't give this one high enough stars.
We're van camping and working remotely, so our priorities are internet connectivity, electricity, and running water.
The sites are all nice and flat, very well maintained, and pretty well spaced out. For the desert, there's surprisingly good vegetation between sites for privacy (but it is the desert).
The bathrooms are plentiful, immaculate, and have hot water, showers, heated hand dryers, and a dish washing station... All open, even in the winter!
Decent cell coverage on both verizon and t mobile, plus good free WiFi. Our site, in particular, had some issues with the different providers, depending on the direction of the wind, but I was able to work all day.
Our only itty bitty gripe is that the fire rings did not have grills. But really, that's nothing.
Would gladly stay again!
Oh, and there's some pretty nice trails and caves, too. Make sure you reserve your tour well in advance
LegendGreat views of the sky at night and very quiet but we were never able to get in touch with anyone from the office. Nice spacious sites but the common areas really need some love. There’s no pool which is a must have in Arizona’s heat. Great Verizon cell signal no WiFi, or could never get in touch with anyone to get a code.
Guide1-17-2021 site 33. Talk about clean! This is by far the cleanest campsite I have stayed at. The camp host are really nice and really do care about the camps. Nice and quiet at night. Electric and water at the sites. And some cool Arizona fire rings. We weren’t able to go into the caves because of our small child but there is a hiking trail which was nice. Great weekend getaway. Site 33 is right next to the cabins so are kinda close to there fire pits when relaxing but all the other sites look perfect.
RangerTent camping, Cabins, RV Camping, ton's of hiking from various levels of difficulty. Kartchner Cavern's is the main attraction here. Call ahead for availability and tickets. But don't miss all the other amazing hiking trails and nature center. Also check out the other astronomy programs they have from time to time. Tuscon is a "Dark Skies" community that offers amazing views of the night sky.
TravelerWe just went camping here our first time last weekend and we had a great time! A very kid friendly campground, they had lots of things to keep you busy! 2 pools, a playground, game room, pickle ball courts, mini golf, RC car track, go-cart rentals, golf cart rentals, dog parks, activity’s for kids, you won’t be bored! Bathrooms/ showers were pretty clean and had a nice little store if you forgot stuff. 3 nice big propane fire pits by the entrance were perfect for roasting marshmallows. The BBQ Rush had great food if you don’t feel like cooking one night. Only $36 a night for a back in site with full hookups is a great deal! We had a blast and will definitely be back!
TravelerThe Picacho/Tucson NW KOA was the first place we camped at when we purchased our Bunkhouse motorcycle tent trailer. We wanted to stay close to home in case something didn't work on our camper.
The KOA is clean and the hosts were great. The sites are well spaced but could be a little bigger for more privacy. The sites are made of small gravel and very level. No roots, rocks, stumps, etc. There is a picnic table, water spigot, electrical hookup and BBQ grill at each site, in addition to a fire ring. Bathrooms are clean and there is a small camp store. There is a doggie run in the park as well as a pool and playground for the kids.
When we stayed, the new hosts had just purchased the KOA a few months earlier and they were working on improving it. We stayed there in late 2019 (before COVID).
The only reason I gave this KOA 3 stars instead of 5 is because of the loud traffic noise from the freeway. There is literally no peace or ability to sleep during the night (in a tent camper). Perhaps in a solid sided RV, it would be great, but we didn't get a wink. I even slept with earplugs in and I could still hear the noise.
I will not be returning to this KOA, but sure wish I could because it was really nice and clean.
GuideWe stayed at this State park on 12/27/2020. We were not able to visit the caverns as all tickets had been sold when we arrived in the morning! Plan ahead and purchase tickets in advance online. The RV park was fantastic. Our site was W/E with a dump on exit. The site was level with a asphalt pad, some shade, a fire ring and picnic table was provided. The bathrooms and showers were super clean as well. There are hikes on the property that were well maintained as well.
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