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Angel's Summerhaven Retreat

Hosted by M · Mount Lemmon, Arizona

4 guests max

78%

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The property is in the pines up the mountain on the East side of Summerhaven. Turkey cross the property seasonally, as well as the occasional deer. This is a leave no trace site. The shops and restaurants 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 in the area. The site is primitive; there is no water, electricity, or facilities. The site is undergoing enhancements, so there will be evidence of demolished rock, 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. 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 (1) in the RV/Van site, just off the steep driveway, or (2) 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. The area is not very suitable for RVs; it is not possible to bring vehicles longer than 20 feet onto the property.The parking area is relatively level and about 11-13 feet wide and 35 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. It's possible to get two cars in here, with reduced setup or walking space.

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

On leash

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 2 vehicles

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.

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RV/tent sites

1 site

Angel's Repose Van Camping

Booked 3 times

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 25 ft

The parking area is relatively level and about 11-13 feet wide and 35 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. It's possible to get two cars in here, with reduced setup or walking space.

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

Reviews

78% Recommend9 ratings · 5 reviews

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.

Recommends

· June 2024

Tent

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

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.

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!!

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

Angel's Summerhaven Retreat

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Angel's Repose Van Camping

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Hosted by M J.

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