Showers Point Group Site
Campground · Arizona · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Coronado National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 25
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 7,790 ft
- Elevation
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.Recreation
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
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 toilets.Natural Features
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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (520) 314-0069.The facts
- Season: April – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 3 bookable sites
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: SHOW
Site types
- 3 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, shade.
3 campsites at Showers Point Group Site
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GRP | SHOW | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| 2GRP | SHOW | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 3GRP | SHOW | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
32.40833, -110.72056 · 32°24'30.0"N 110°43'14.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jun, down to 49°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 50 | 55 | 62 | 71 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 68 | 59 | 49 |
| Low °F | 34 | 33 | 37 | 43 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 49 | 40 | 33 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Showers Point Group Site
- Can you reserve a site at Showers Point Group Site?
- Yes, Showers Point Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Showers Point Group Site have?
- 3 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Showers Point Group Site?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Showers Point Group Site.
- Are campfires allowed at Showers Point Group Site?
- Campfires are allowed at Showers Point Group Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Showers Point Group Site also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Showers Point Group Site's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Showers Point Group Sites #1, #2, #3 each rent for $103.00 each. Firewood is $8.00 per bundle/bag.
Restrictions:
- 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.
Camping near Showers Point Group Site
- Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whitetail Campground 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sollers Cabin (AZ) 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rose Canyon 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Molino 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2 8.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1 8.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Palisades Visitor Center 0.4 mi · Facility
- Spencer Canyon Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
- Rose Canyon Campground 1.4 mi · Campground
- General Hitchcock Campground 2.9 mi · Campground
- Gordon Hirabayashi Campground 4.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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