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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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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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

Cara G

July 30, 2025

5

This Venue was perfect for our church event. The restrooms were clean and well equipped. The park staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall a really great experience and we look forward to reserving this group site again next year!

Michelle F

July 28, 2025

5

We held a small wedding at the beautiful amphitheater. You can't beat the sight for views and seating. The staff was amazing at greeting our guests, blocking parking, and checking in on us. The rocks are steep, which we knew, but could be a challenge to those with mobility issues. We loved that there were clean outhouse style restrooms and ample parking on a Monday morning.

Stacie M

July 26, 2025

5

I bring off a group of elementary kids to this spot every summer during our Adventure Week Camp. It's the perfect spot to run and play, build forts and explore the mountain. The huge ramada gives plenty of shade and tables for our crew. We didn't use the grills but there are a bunch of them. We DID get to use the fire pit this year and had a roaring good time making S'mores. The staff at the entry were friendly and helpful, the bathrooms surprisingly decent and the grounds very clean.

Margarita D

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Sycamore

5

We had a great spot for the campsite. Going for walks, playing cards, listening to radio and just kicking back was how we enjoyed our stay.

Margarita D

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Sycamore

5

If you go camping often you'll find ways to enjoy it

Mark M

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 045, Loop: Willow edge

4

Rose Canyon Lake Campground is very nice location in the summer to escape the heat. The campground is situated in the mountains with great trees and beautiful views of the night stars.
The only item that would prevent it from 5 Stars is the restroom facilities. The odor can be smelled from around the campground.

William K

Verified

July 16, 2025 Stayed at: 044, Loop: Willow edge

5

We stayed in our 20 ft. RV over the Fourth of July weekend to avoid the firecracker craziness in Tucson that frightens our dog. What a pleasure to have the quiet forest to walk our dog and ride our bikes! We thought it might be extremely busy, but our campsite was very private and people were very respectful. Will definitely be back! The camp hosts and personnel at the front gate were helpful and nice.

Natalie D

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Green Mt. Loop

5

James and Joyce maintain these sites well. We camp here every summer and the bathrooms were the cleanest they've ever been in the past few years we've camped here. Trash is taken out daily and bathrooms restocked with toilet paper. We can't wait to come back next year! Thanks!

Natalie D

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Green Mt. Loop

5

James and Joyce maintain these sites well. We camp here every summer and the bathrooms were the cleanest they've ever been in the past few years we've camped here. Trash is taken out daily and bathrooms restocked with toilet paper. We can't wait to come back next year! Thanks!

Maxine V

Verified

July 10, 2025 Stayed at: 061, Loop: Rose Peak

5

Had an amazing time. The place is just gorgeous. I took my two purebred Belgian malinois with me it was the first time camping they had a blast. I have to give props to the staff well most of the staff with the exception of one was amazing they're a wonderful it was nice to meet the other campers went fishing got a lot of bites A few people were catching fish. It was nice to meet the other people fishing. But I want to give a special thanks to this one particular man he was on the golf cart and he checked on me for I was camping alone and that was very nice and he conversated with me and made my stay peaceful and worth it I don't remember his name but I did tell him I was going to write a review and I'm sorry I don't remember your name but I just you know who you are and I want to say thank you for everything you made my stay a pleasant stay and I will be back.

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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