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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.
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
Wendy J
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
Very quiet site (except for the sounds of the highway in the near distance). Site is very private... didn't see or hear from anyone the entire time I was there (not even a visit from any hosts). Good distance away from the lake, so I didn't seem to attract any mosquitoes til the last morning I was there. Trees are well-distanced apart...perfect for my hammock. The bear box, fire-ring, and cement picnic table were clean and ready-to-use. It is QUITE a distance away from the parking spot, so if you have anything heavy to bring, you'll be trekking it up a very rough "pathway" chock full of sand, rocks, branches, and steep inclines. I was camping alone and was able to bring everything up by myself, but yes, as the site description states, it may not be suitable for older people nor for tiny humans. Overall, a great private site with enough shade and views to make for a happy camping experience. My dog enjoyed it too.
Thomas M
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Red Tail
great lake trout - 14" to 16". Rich red meat. Made a GREAT dinner. Camp restroom was very clean. Beautiful weather. We'll be back.
Crystal C
VerifiedJune 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Black Bear Flats
Be sure to bring a bucket for water so you can wash your dishes.
GLORIA Q
VerifiedJune 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
We went the days after Memorial Day. It was clean and quiet. The lake was low. But, that's expected. Nice weather for hiking.
Ian G
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Black Bear Flats
Pros:
-I went during the middle of the week, and there was almost nobody there. I could see campers at two other spots from my tent, and they were both at least a couple hundred feet away.
-Quiet
-No cell service
-Stunning surroundings
-Clean site
-Clean bathroom
-30 degrees cooler than Phoenix!
-There’s a lake. I didn’t go to it, but I’m sure many would love it!
Cons
-Couldn’t find the camp host, and they didn’t answer when I called a few days before my trip.
-Limited places to set up the tent
-My site was pretty close to another. Had it been during a busier time, this might have had less privacy than I wanted. As it was, this wasn’t an issue.
Overall Thoughts
I’d stay here again, without a doubt, though I might look for a different site to set up camp. It’s more of a 4.5/5 than a 5/5…still excellent, though.
Rebecca M
VerifiedMay 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
Beautiful well spaced sites on lovely Mount Lemmon high above the desert heat. Vault toilets were clean. Camp host sold firewood - an increasingly rare amenity. No recycling.
Jamie G
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Sycamore
We love Rose Canyon! It's beautiful and the camp hosts are always kind and helpful.
Margarita M
VerifiedMay 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
Great camping in the area, away from all bugs you will encounter in the Saguaro park. Convenient parking spots, water is available. Night temperature was ideal to sleep in tent, middl of May.
Joseph S
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Red Tail
Site#48 our first time at this site after many years coming here. This site is our new favorite! The only negative thing was when we arrived we drove through around the top past the other sites the trailer at #50 was parked partially on the road and I had to maneuver past the trailer and the tree on the other side of the road with inches to spare.
The sites were all clean and the restroom was spotless. Overall a wonderful experience. One question, if we needed to contact someone for a problem at night what can we do? I saw no camp hosts or Deputies as in the past.
We appreciate this campground very much.
Thank you
Joseph Stofan
Tucson
Eric H
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Black Bear Flats
Many thanks to the hosts for bringing wood bundles directly to our campsite!
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 32.395 / -110.691
Elevation: 2220 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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No hookups. Campground has 6 dedicated RV only sites. No tents are allowed on these RV sites. |
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Swimming and boats are not permitted in the lake |
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Pack and saddle stock not permitted in campground or picnic area |
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This is a high elevation facility; use caution when traveling from lower elevations |
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Bears and other animals live in the area; all food must be secured and trash disposed in the trash cans provided |
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The camp store is located south of campsite #73. |
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Credit cards are not accepted. Only cash and Arizona checks are accepted. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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). |
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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. |
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Click here to learn more about Coronado National Forest |
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Maximum trailer length is 22 feet. |
