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Angel's Summerhaven Retreat

79%

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5 reviews

· Mount Lemmon, Pima, Arizona · 1 acre

Hosted by M J.

RV/tent site

· 3 guests max

The main camping area is a flat area on the mountainside East of Summerhaven, with a steep approach (be prepared!). The view from the area is great, and the area has some pines, as do the neighboring properties. Turkey cross the property seasonally, as well as the occasional deer. This is a leave no trace site. The site is current undergoing enchancements, so there will be evidence of demolished boulders, landscaping, and fencing. The site is safe to traverse, but care should be taken to avoid rock and uneven terrain, fence posts, and so on. Usage of the site is at your own risk. Toilet and waste: A bucket toilet is provided, with composting bags. Toilet waste, as well as other waste, must be taken with you, when you leave; there is no trash service. There are sometimes dumpsters in town that can be used to dispose of waste. The bucket toilet consists of a bucket, bucket seat, funnel, and hose. The consumables are composting toilet bags, wood shavings/chips, and toilet paper. You do not need to use the funnel and hose, but may if you wish. At a minimum, place the bag into the bucket, with the bag edge over the edge of the bucket, and place the bucket seat onto the bucket. The bucket seat should firmly fit onto the bucket, and retain the bag. When your stay is complete, please make sure the seat and bucket are clean, as well as the funnel and hose, if you used them. Please make sure all supplies are returned to the Toilet Supplies container. Directions: The address is 12672 N Ray Ave. Make your way to the intersection of N Sabino Canyon Parkway and Retreat Rd. in Summerhaven, AZ. Head east up the steep Retreat Rd., and make the right onto Tucson Ave., followed by a quick left onto what Google says is Ray Ave. Make an immediate right onto N. Ray Ave, and follow the dirt road until a steep driveway on the left appears. This driveway (and the other entrance 100 ft further on) provide access to the land. If trying to park off the driveway, enter the first driveway entrance to drive forward onto the approach and park, or enter the second driveway and then back onto the approach and park. Once parked (See Parking for additional instructions), access the land from the driveway according to the images. Parking: WARNING: Do not park on the driveway itself. There is a half-moon driveway that provides a way to either drive forward or backward onto the approach. Park on the (1) dirt approach to the land, just off the steep driveway, or (2) on the half moon parking spot at the top of the driveway, or (3) at the bottom on Ray Ave, out of the way. If any vehicles are blocking vehicular access to the dirt approach to the land, please contact me. Recreation: The shops of Summerhaven are close. Marshall Gulch is a popular recreation area on the Arizona Trail, South of Summerhaven. There is also a lot of opportunity to hike and rock climb on the area. The area is not very suitable for RVs; it is not possible to bring an RV onto the property.This site sits among pines, and has a great view of the Mt. Lemmon mountainside west of Summerhaven. Expect the occasional group of turkey to come up the driveway or path, and plenty of other birds in the trees. It's a good option for someone hiking the Arizona trail, or planning to spend time at Marshall Gulch, Summerhaven, or other places on Mt. Lemmon. Notes: *Top Site presently accommodates best up to a 4-person tent, plus chairs, space for composting toilet, etc. *2WD vehicles can make it up the hill, but AWD or 4WD is recommended. The road is paved most of the way. Do not try to come up Ray Rd from the south; the road is incomplete. *It's a steep but safe walk up from the parking area. If you park on Ray below the parking area, then it will be a longer steep walk. One neighbor is not often there, and is relatively quiet and private when they are. The other immediate neighboring lots are undeveloped, so the site is relatively private. The site is big enough for a couple of small tents (no more than 4-6 people). There are storage containers available (please use the heavy tool box as a bear box), as well as a bucket toilet with supplies. There is no water on site. Leave no trace, or, better yet, leave it better than you found it 🙂. The site is current undergoing enhancements, so there will be evidence of demolished boulders, landscaping, and fencing. The site is safe to traverse, but care should be taken to avoid rock and uneven terrain, fence posts, and so on. Usage of the site is at your own risk. Toilet and waste: A bucket toilet is provided, with composting bags, as well as a privacy tent. Toilet waste, as well as other waste, including pet waste, must be taken with you, when you leave; there is no trash service. There are sometimes dumpsters in town that can be used to dispose of waste. The bucket toilet consists of a bucket, bucket seat, funnel, and hose. Do not use the funnel and hose. The consumables are composting toilet bags, wood shavings/chips, and toilet paper. Place the bag into the bucket, with the bag edge over the lip of the bucket, and place the bucket seat onto the bucket. The bucket seat should firmly fit onto the bucket, and retain the bag. When your stay is complete, please make sure the seat and bucket are clean. Please make sure all supplies are returned to the Toilet Supplies container. The address is 12672 N Ray Ave. Make your way to the intersection of N Sabino Canyon Parkway and Retreat Rd. in Summerhaven, AZ. Head east up the steep Retreat Rd., and make the right onto Tucson Ave., followed by a quick left onto what Google says is Ray Ave. Make an immediate right onto N. Ray Ave, and follow the dirt road until a steep driveway on the left appears. This driveway (and the other entrance 100 ft further on) provide access to the land. If trying to park off the driveway, enter the first driveway entrance to drive forward onto the approach and park, or enter the second driveway and then back onto the approach and park. Once parked (See Parking for additional instructions), access the land from the driveway according to the images. Parking: WARNING: Do not park on the concrete driveway itself. There is a half-moon driveway that provides a way to either drive forward or backward onto the approach. Park on the (1) dirt approach to the land, just off the steep driveway, or (2) on the half moon parking spot at the top of the driveway, or (3) at the bottom on Ray Ave, out of the way. If any vehicles are blocking vehicular access to the dirt approach to the land, please contact me. Recreation: The shops of Summerhaven are close. Marshall Gulch is a popular recreation area on the Arizona Trail, South of Summerhaven. There is also a lot of opportunity to hike and rock climb on the area.

RV details

Campervans and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 20 feet allowed

Drive in forward or back in.

Pull-in site

Drive in forward or back in.

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Flat

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

Drive in forward or back in.

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

3 guests max

Campfires allowed

Toilet available

Portable toilet, composting toilet

Pets allowed

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

Pack it out

Please bring what you need to pack out all waste.

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

4WD recommended

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

79%

7 ratings · 5 reviews

John W.

5 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· November 2024

Tent

Angel’s Repose benefits from being the only Hipcamp site available for tent camping in Summerhaven. The host has done well at creating a level space on a hillside in a scenic location. The site was fine for a brief one night stay. It would benefit from a few more amenities such as picnic table and more private toileting facility to attract longer term stays.

Kyle J.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

Tent

Beautiful site! I recommend packing a bit light, there's a short but steep walk up

Rohan B.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· August 2023

Tent

It’s always such a great being up at Mt Lemmon. This site let us get out of the Tucson heat and enjoy a weekend in the cool mountains! The site itself was somewhat small and uneven. The owner’s stuff unfortunately took up a lot of the space, and our 4 person tent barely fit. But overall we had a nice time! I’ll probably come back if the space is cleared out just a bit more.

Dawn H.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2023

Camping with children!

Tent · With kids

Amazing spot! A bit of a hike! But well worth it for the spot!! If you get lost, MJ IS A great help! My gps said “you have arrived “ s as we were standing in the middle of the road! Definitely need AWD OR 4WD to avoid a bit of the hike! He was very flexible with the arrival time and departure time as well!! Only complaint was the hike to the spot!!

Michael D.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2023

Tent · With kids

This was a beautiful spot off of the beaten path. The host was amazing, very helpful and friendly.

Location

Mount Lemmon, Pima, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of O’odham Jeweḍ, Sobaipuri, Tohono O’odham, Ndee/Nnēē: (Western Apache), and Hohokam First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking