Facility Details - SHOWERS POINT GROUP SITE, AZ

Overview

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.

Natural Features:

Rose Canyon 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.

Recreation:

One of the most scenic overlooks in the Santa Catalinas, Showers Point, is within easy walking distance. 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.

Facilities:

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 flush toilets.

Nearby Attractions:

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.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Sites Drinking Water Flush Toilets Group Camping	Picnic Shelters Scenic Drive Trails
Within 10 Miles
Fishing	Lake Access

Know Before You Go

No hookups available
No trailers permitted
Limit 5 vehicles per site
Pack and saddle stock not permitted in campground
Catalina Highway is paved and suitable for passenger cars, but can be snow-covered in winter; chains and/or four-wheel drive may be required
Organization Ridge Road is an all-weather gravel road and closed in winter
A large area of nearby Pusch Ridge Wilderness is closed to dogs for the protection of desert bighorn sheep; call Santa Catalina Ranger District at 520-749-8700 for more information
This is a high elevation facility; use caution when traveling from lower elevations
Bears and other animals live in the area; all food must be secured and trash disposed in the trash cans provided
Click here to learn more about Coronado National Forest
Credit cards are not accepted. Only cash and Arizona checks are accepted

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
32.40833, -110.72056
32°24'30"N, 110°43'14"W

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.