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Angel's Summerhaven Retreat

Hosted by M · Mount Lemmon, Arizona
4 guests max
75%
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5 reviews
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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.The parking area is relatively level, and about 15 feet wide with 25 feet long. This area has a different rate than the upper area, and priority for parking goes to renters of the upper area (first come first serve, both are not presently booked simultaneously). As for both sites, 4WD or AWD are recommended, though 2WD vehicles have made it up the driveway. A rope crosses the driveway, and one or more pieces of lumber, which need to be moved before entering and replaced when leaving. There will be work in 2026 to build a more serious fence/wall, to flatten/level the parking area some more, and to widen the parking area slightly. The toilet for this site is a composting/bucket toilet. That and the supplies are in a tote at the end of the site. Please remove all waste and other trash with you when your stay ends.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 25 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: pop-up campers, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Back-in site
Pull in or back in. Trailers will have a tougher time getting in due to the slope.
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
Parking area is mostly level
No class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
4WD recommended
A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for best access.
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Private. For now, you may have a fire if you have your own propane fire pit
Toilet available
Composting toilet. The toilet supplies include a bucket, seat, compostable bags, and sawdust / wood shavings in a tote container
Pets allowed
No potable water
Bring your own water
No showers
Pack it out
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:
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
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Angel's Repose Van Camping

Booked 2 times
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 25 ft
The parking area is relatively level, and about 15 feet wide with 25 feet long. This area has a different rate than the upper area, and priority for parking goes to renters of the upper area (first come first serve, both are not presently booked simultaneously). As for both sites, 4WD or AWD are recommended, though 2WD vehicles have made it up the driveway. A rope crosses the driveway, and one or more pieces of lumber, which need to be moved before entering and replaced when leaving. There will be work in 2026 to build a more serious fence/wall, to flatten/level the parking area some more, and to widen the parking area slightly. The toilet for this site is a composting/bucket toilet. That and the supplies are in a tote at the end of the site. Please remove all waste and other trash with you when your stay ends.
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup

Reviews

75% Recommend8 ratings · 5 reviews
Not recommend
· November 2024
Tent ·
Angel's Repose - Top Site
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.
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Angel's Repose - Top Site
Beautiful site! I recommend packing a bit light, there's a short but steep walk up
Mixed feelings
· August 2023
Tent ·
Angel's Repose - Top Site
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.
Recommends
· July 2023
Camping with children!
Tent · With kids ·
Angel's Repose - Top Site
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!!
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Angel's Repose - Top Site
This was a beautiful spot off of the beaten path. The host was amazing, very helpful and friendly.

Location

Mount Lemmon, Pima, Arizona, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by M J.

Joined in April 2023
Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 14 hours

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