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Located along the Control Road up Mt. Lemmon’s north slope, this campground is tucked away in a shallow, tree-filled canyon cut by Peppersauce Creek through rolling foothills covered with grass, oaks and yucca. Campsites at Peppersauce are spread throughout a creekside oasis of enormous Arizona sycamores and Arizona walnut trees that cast deep shade in summer and a touch of color in autumn. These venerable trees (and some equally notable clumps of poison ivy) cling to the banks of Peppersauce Creek, which provides sufficient moisture for them to prosper in spite of the fact that its rocky streambed is dry most of the year. Of course, beware of the flash floods -- this creek can become a raging torrent in minutes when there is rain in the mountains above.With its picturesque vegetation and dramatic setting at the foot of Mt. Lemmon, this is an outstanding area for enjoying an afternoon picnic or a weekend campout. But while you’re here, you’ll want to keep an eye on your hot sauce. This canyon was named by prospector Alex McKay, who camped here in about 1880 and reported that his hot sauce came up missing. The perpetrator (if there was one) has yet to be apprehended.

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Activities

Riparian settingPicturesque treesA long, scenic driveOpen year roundHunting

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Guidebooks

• Southwest Camping Destinations: RV and Car Camping Destinations in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah
• The Best in Tent Camping: Arizona
• Camping Arizona

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Services

19 single-unit sitesTables and fire grillsToilets, not barrier freePack it in, pack it out.No hook-ups.Trailers are discouraged; sites are small and there are no pull-throughs.Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground or picnic area.Pets must leashed at all times.

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Reservation info

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Fees

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