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Reviews (642)
What Guests Are Saying
Rose Canyon Campground is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful surroundings, and friendly staff, making it a highly recommended destination for camping. Campsites are well-maintained, with ample shade and access to hiking trails and fishing opportunities. While some campers experienced noise from neighbors and minor issues with camp hosts, the overall atmosphere is peaceful, and many guests expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Rose Canyon Campground is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful surroundings, and friendly staff, making it a highly recommended destination for camping. Campsites are well-maintained, with ample shade and access to hiking trails and fishing opportunities. While some campers experienced noise from neighbors and minor issues with camp hosts, the overall atmosphere is peaceful, and many guests expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
Tatiana S
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
The campground is nice, and the nights were cold and refreshing. I reserved 3 campsites. My friends could stay only for 2 nights, but the authority didn't allow me to release one night and get a refund. This is a big disappointment that there is a rule, made by campground management, that I should pay for 3 nights over a long weekend no matter what. So, our 2 campsites were empty for one night, it was impossible to release them for people in need. I hope this review will help to change the rule.
Tatiana Shaternik.
Tatiana S
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
The campground is nice, and the nights were cold and refreshing. I reserved 3 campsites. My friends could stay only for 2 nights, but the authority didn't allow me to release one night and get a refund. This is a big disappointment that there is a rule, made by campground management, that I should pay for 3 nights over a long weekend no matter what. So, our 2 campsites were empty for one night, it was impossible to release them for people in need. I hope this review will help to change the rule.
Tatiana Shaternik.
JAN C
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Barnum
The Rose Canyon campsite is conveniently situated for a visit to Mt Lemon. Reception was friendly and well organised. Facilities are clean and the campsite neat. Lots of trees and shade for most plots. The lake close by is an attraction on its own. Be careful when you book. Some of the plots are difficult to access, even for small tent camping.
JAN C
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Barnum
The Rose Canyon campsite is conveniently situated for a visit to Mt Lemon. Reception was friendly and well organised. Facilities are clean and the campsite neat. Lots of trees and shade for most plots. The lake close by is an attraction on its own. Be careful when you book. Some of the plots are difficult to access, even for small tent camping.
Dustin K
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Sycamore
Met with harsh verbal communication at the fee booth when checking in with camper shorter than 24ft, which was said to be allowed on recreation.org website. Hosts at the fee booth strongly accused me of being wrong. Even after showing proof of website, host then accused the website of being wrong. With all evidence of proper and correct booking of site, host still insisted that I will need to turn around and leave. After the initial shock of treatment and confusion, one other host walked up from driving a golf cart and was briefed on the issue, he said to just try it out. At Campsite #33, found that the camper would fit in parking area. Enjoyed the rest of the two days there without any problems. Just didn’t appreciate the harsh communication from such a simple miscommunication.
Dustin K
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Sycamore
Met with harsh verbal communication at the fee booth when checking in with camper shorter than 24ft, which was said to be allowed on recreation.org website. Hosts at the fee booth strongly accused me of being wrong. Even after showing proof of website, host then accused the website of being wrong. With all evidence of proper and correct booking of site, host still insisted that I will need to turn around and leave. After the initial shock of treatment and confusion, one other host walked up from driving a golf cart and was briefed on the issue, he said to just try it out. At Campsite #33, found that the camper would fit in parking area. Enjoyed the rest of the two days there without any problems. Just didn’t appreciate the harsh communication from such a simple miscommunication.
Harley H
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Rose Peak
This was my personal first time camping and I planned the trip for my boyfriend’s birthday. We took both of our dogs who had never been camping before either and chose this location because it is close to home and we were looking to escape the heat of Tucson for a few days. While the later afternoon did get fairly warm (80 degrees outside in mid/late May) the morning and evenings were a really nice temperature. We were a little disappointed to learn that a fire restriction went into effect the morning of our first day and that did put a small damper on our trip but sometimes these things cannot be helped and overall it was a pleasant experience. I can see how it would feel crowded if all campsite were filled because while we had no neighbors during the days of our stay if those sites had been occupied there would be very little privacy afforded us. The bathrooms were clean and the host as check in was lovely at both arrival and departure. We are likely to visit again down the road.
Harley H
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Rose Peak
This was my personal first time camping and I planned the trip for my boyfriend’s birthday. We took both of our dogs who had never been camping before either and chose this location because it is close to home and we were looking to escape the heat of Tucson for a few days. While the later afternoon did get fairly warm (80 degrees outside in mid/late May) the morning and evenings were a really nice temperature. We were a little disappointed to learn that a fire restriction went into effect the morning of our first day and that did put a small damper on our trip but sometimes these things cannot be helped and overall it was a pleasant experience. I can see how it would feel crowded if all campsite were filled because while we had no neighbors during the days of our stay if those sites had been occupied there would be very little privacy afforded us. The bathrooms were clean and the host as check in was lovely at both arrival and departure. We are likely to visit again down the road.
Alison W
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Barnum
The only problem was we couldn’t have a fire. And the parking so far away from our camp site
Alison W
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Barnum
The only problem was we couldn’t have a fire. And the parking so far away from our camp site
Location Rose Canyon
Address:
10371 Rose Canyon Rd
Mt. Lemmon, AZ, 85619
United States
From Tucson, Arizona, take Catalina Highway/Arizona Route 39 northeast. The campground is located between mile markers 17 and 18 on the Catalina Highway.
Rose Canyon is accessed via Catalina Highway/Arizona Route 39, which connects to Tucson and is the main road leading to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 32.395 / -110.691
Elevation: 2220 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
- Reserved sites are held until the day after your arrival, but must be occupied by checkout time to avoid forfeiture. Reservations cannot be modified after the start date.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site types & loops
- The campground has 6 designated RV-only sites with no hookups, and tents are not permitted on these sites.
- Pack animals and saddle stock are not allowed in the campground or picnic area.
Safety & rules
- Swimming and boating are prohibited in the lake.
- Caution is advised when traveling from lower elevations due to high elevation conditions.
Wildlife & food storage
- Secure all food and dispose of trash in provided trash cans to avoid attracting bears and other wildlife.
General
- The camp store is located south of campsite #73.
Fees & deposits
- Only cash and Arizona checks are accepted for payments; credit cards are not accepted.
Vehicles & parking
- Parking at the Amphitheater is limited: 4 vehicles for up to 50 persons, 8 vehicles for 51-90 persons, and 12 vehicles for 91-120 persons.
- Only one RV with a tow vehicle per RV site, or one vehicle per tent site is allowed. Extra vehicles incur a nightly fee.
Fires & fuel
- Fire restrictions may apply during hot, dry conditions, prohibiting campfires and charcoal fires.
- To prevent pests, obtain firewood near your destination and burn it on-site; do not move firewood.
Cancellation policy
- Refund requests incur a $10 processing fee, and the non-refundable reservation fee will not be returned.
Local regulations
- Additional information about the Coronado National Forest is available.
Site capacity
- The maximum trailer length allowed is 22 feet.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
