Rose Canyon

Beautiful location. Note that the hike in for Barnum 04 goes up the wash to the left of site 03, along a short trail, and then rejoins a wash to arrive at the campsite. It is a rocky, rooty hike in and hard to find in the dark. If you are back and forth from the parking lot you will need to pass through/by site 03 every time (no problem for us as our friends were on site 03). A wagon or wheeled cooler for your stuff won't work...you have to carry it. Very good location to set up a large tent, however and beautiful, quite, private area. Water pump was broken during our reservation, but there was a pump across the road at the group site. This site is farthest from the lake but also the most woodsy and removed area on this campground which we liked.

Beautiful location. Note that the hike in for Barnum 04 goes up the wash to the left of site 03, along a short trail, and then rejoins a wash to arrive at the campsite. It is a rocky, rooty hike in and hard to find in the dark. If you are back and forth from the parking lot you will need to pass through/by site 03 every time (no problem for us as our friends were on site 03). A wagon or wheeled cooler for your stuff won't work...you have to carry it. Very good location to set up a large tent, however and beautiful, quite, private area. Water pump was broken during our reservation, but there was a pump across the road at the group site. This site is farthest from the lake but also the most woodsy and removed area on this campground which we liked.

A wonderful experience my first time out dry camping in my camping van. The temp was 21 degrees cooler from home. I stayed in the Red Tail Loop, space #48. It is a fantastic spot. I shared this loop with 2 couples. We all had our privacy, but I enjoyed having someone close. It was very peaceful, quiet, relaxing. It was so dark, and quiet, I slept without earplugs for the first time since 1971. I used the Bear Food Box to store my dirty dishes from cooking and grilling. The loop has a Pit Toilet. I had a picnic table, bench, and extra area to relax. I loved that I could reserve my spot, so when I arrived, it was all ready for me to pull in, and start my fun. I walked to the lake too.

A wonderful experience my first time out dry camping in my camping van. The temp was 21 degrees cooler from home. I stayed in the Red Tail Loop, space #48. It is a fantastic spot. I shared this loop with 2 couples. We all had our privacy, but I enjoyed having someone close. It was very peaceful, quiet, relaxing. It was so dark, and quiet, I slept without earplugs for the first time since 1971. I used the Bear Food Box to store my dirty dishes from cooking and grilling. The loop has a Pit Toilet. I had a picnic table, bench, and extra area to relax. I loved that I could reserve my spot, so when I arrived, it was all ready for me to pull in, and start my fun. I walked to the lake too.

Campsite was very clean. Weren’t too many visitors around us, so it was quiet at our site. Lovely spot.

Campsite was very clean. Weren’t too many visitors around us, so it was quiet at our site. Lovely spot.

A vendor :stopped me at the outhouse about 100 yards from my campsite and enforced the "One Way" traffic direction. This caused me to drive about 1/2 mile in the opposite direction. This rutted dirt road does not need to be "One Way". I was also put off by the Campsite Host who prohibited me from cutting dead wood for my campfire. He allowed me only to gather pieces 2 ft. long or shorter. He told me they sold bundles for $8. This sounds like a grift. Otherwise, my stay was delightful. The outhouses were always clean and supplied, I used a great deal of the potable water that is plentiful. I regretted I could not buy ice at the store on site because it only operates on weekends.

A vendor :stopped me at the outhouse about 100 yards from my campsite and enforced the "One Way" traffic direction. This caused me to drive about 1/2 mile in the opposite direction. This rutted dirt road does not need to be "One Way". I was also put off by the Campsite Host who prohibited me from cutting dead wood for my campfire. He allowed me only to gather pieces 2 ft. long or shorter. He told me they sold bundles for $8. This sounds like a grift. Otherwise, my stay was delightful. The outhouses were always clean and supplied, I used a great deal of the potable water that is plentiful. I regretted I could not buy ice at the store on site because it only operates on weekends.

We chose our site based on the online map. Once we arrived, we noticed the online map did not match actual campsites. Online there were only two on our side of the road but in actuality there were five. You have to park in an assigned spot and carry everything a short distance to your site which was a bit different than we had experienced. There was a semi steady stream of cars which was strange for a Tuesday through Thursday. One big white loud diesel truck passed about every hour which was very annoying- we were camping to get away from noise! One can hear everything going on in all campsites- snoring, coughing, talking. Site was well maintained, pit toilets were clean but I doubt we will return here because of the noise and how close the spaces are to one another.

We chose our site based on the online map. Once we arrived, we noticed the online map did not match actual campsites. Online there were only two on our side of the road but in actuality there were five. You have to park in an assigned spot and carry everything a short distance to your site which was a bit different than we had experienced. There was a semi steady stream of cars which was strange for a Tuesday through Thursday. One big white loud diesel truck passed about every hour which was very annoying- we were camping to get away from noise! One can hear everything going on in all campsites- snoring, coughing, talking. Site was well maintained, pit toilets were clean but I doubt we will return here because of the noise and how close the spaces are to one another.