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Rose Canyon

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Rose Canyon
Rose Canyon
Rose Canyon
Rose Canyon Lake Campground .

Featured amenities

General Store
General Store

About Rose Canyon

Rose Canyon Campground is just 17 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona, off the Catalina Highway Scenic Drive near the summit of Mt. Lemmon. This area is popular for day use as well as overnight camping. With a high elevation, forested setting, two group picnic areas and opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing, Rose Canyon offers a great summer respite from the city.

Number of accommodations: 30

Campground Amenities

  • General Store
    General Store

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 10 to Oct 24

Sites & Availability

30 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: Barnum
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: Barnum
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: Barnum
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: Barnum
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: Barnum
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
014, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
015, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
023, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
024, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
025, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
032, Loop: Sycamore
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
033, Loop: Sycamore
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
035, Loop: Sycamore
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
039, Loop: Sycamore
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: Willow Canyon
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: Willow edge
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: Willow edge
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: Willow edge
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: Red Tail
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: Red Tail
No Hookups
Price not available
060, Loop: Rose Peak
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
061, Loop: Rose Peak
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
062, Loop: Rose Peak
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
063, Loop: Rose Peak
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
069, Loop: Black Bear Flats
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
070, Loop: Black Bear Flats
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
071, Loop: Black Bear Flats
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
072, Loop: Black Bear Flats
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
073, Loop: Black Bear Flats
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (313)

What Guests Are Saying

Rose Canyon Campground in the scenic "Red Rocks" of Southern Utah is a well-maintained and beautiful location, ideal for camping near Bryce Canyon NP. Campers praise the cleanliness, friendly staff, and great fishing opportunities, with many highlighting the spacious, private sites and enjoyable hiking trails. While some minor issues like road conditions and a few camp host interactions were noted, the overall experience is positive, making it a recommended spot for both relaxation and outdoor activities.

Review Summary

4.5
313 reviews
5
72.5%
227
4
14.7%
46
3
6.1%
19
2
4.2%
13
1
2.6%
8

Frank D

Verified

October 30, 2023 Stayed at: 069, Loop: Black Bear Flats

3

The campground is fairly nice and flat. There is running water and restrooms close by. I'm not sure I saw a Forest Ranger any other time than when we checked in. I'm pretty sure the restroom had not been hosed out in days by the fecal matter that was dried all over since we got there and campground rules are definitely not enforced. The campsite next to my 6 year old daughter and I had 3 drunk people in it that stayed up until 3:30am playing music, talking and getting wasted. No Ranger ever came by to say anything. Needless to say it was less than peaceful.

Michelle T

Verified

October 29, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Green Mt. Loop

5

Green Mt. Loop is amazing place to camp. I loved it, but I wish they enforced their quiet times atleast after 12am.

Alison G

Verified

October 18, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Green Mt. Loop

4

We always have a wonderful time camping here! Hosts are friendly. The place is well maintained and clean.

Michelyn G

Verified

October 17, 2023 Stayed at: 044, Loop: Willow edge

5

Great campground, nice walk to the lake, clean, helpful staff driving the area on golf carts, temperature was perfect although early October it's getting chilly at night.

Julieta A

Verified

October 16, 2023 Stayed at: 061, Loop: Rose Peak

3

The location was great! Plenty of trees to hang a hammock. We walked down to the lake and drove to Summerhaven. Hiked the Butterfly Trail, narrow and fairly easy. Campsite was well kept. Fire pit was not cleaned up before our arrival so we experienced a lot of flying ash. Closest restroom could have been better, toilet kid was broken which did not help ventilation. We will return to Mt Lemmon but try a site further up the mountain.

Lorri H

Verified

October 9, 2023 Stayed at: 069, Loop: Black Bear Flats

4

Camp hosts were unorganized at the check in booth. Tried charging people in our group, over again. And charged $10 a night, per extra car, instead of $8, as said in our reservation

christopher e

Verified

October 4, 2023 Stayed at: 060, Loop: Rose Peak

5

We loved it! So relaxing and we will be back!

Terri R

Verified

September 24, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Barnum

5

We had an excellent stay at Rose Canyon. The campsites are clean, spacious, and well-maintained.

carol s

Verified

September 24, 2023 Stayed at: 039, Loop: Sycamore

5

Great private campsite, very peaceful, with helpful hosts, close to a number of wonderful hiking trails.

jamie n

Verified

September 22, 2023 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Sycamore

5

We went middle of the week. It was peaceful. Camp hosts were lovely,friendly and helpful. Public bathroom was a bit rank.. that was our only complaint. We saw deer multiple times. Had some skunk family try to befriend us 2 nights in a row.. Overall a great trip

Location Rose Canyon

Address:
10371 Rose Canyon Rd
Mt. Lemmon, AZ, 85619
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 32.395 / -110.691

Elevation: 2220 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

No hookups. Campground has 6 dedicated RV only sites. No tents are allowed on these RV sites.

General

Swimming and boats are not permitted in the lake

General

Pack and saddle stock not permitted in campground or picnic area

General

This is a high elevation facility; use caution when traveling from lower elevations

General

Bears and other animals live in the area; all food must be secured and trash disposed in the trash cans provided

General

The camp store is located south of campsite #73.

General

Credit cards are not accepted. Only cash and Arizona checks are accepted.

General

The Amphitheater has limited parking. Up to 50 persons - 4 vehicles. 51 to 90 persons - 8 vehicles. 91 to 120 persons - 12 vehicles are allowed.

General

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Any extra vehicle is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. 

General

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed

General

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

General

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

General

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

General

Click here to learn more about Coronado National Forest

General

Maximum trailer length is 22 feet.

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