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Reviews (702)
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
Heidi H
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Black Bear Flats
Parking was below campsites and campers above us were loud and kept shooting off airguns. We enjoyed the area but would pick another site next time. Also, the parking blocks had rebar sticking out that was a tripping hazard. I caught my shoe and went down hard to my knees resulting in difficulty walking and pain/bruises. Needs work from maintenance to remove or repair exposed rebar.
LeVoy R
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Black Bear Flats
The campsite we stayed at was great. Plenty of room for the kids to run far from the roadway. If there was one thing I’d change it would have to be the maintenance of the restrooms. I’m fine using port potties except when they aren’t sanitized. Other than that our experience was great. Great memories were made.
Randy S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Willow edge
Willow Edge Loop site #45 is beautiful, with a large daytime use area. The creek is right below the site. It rained, and the running water sound was so relaxing. RV parking slopes down at the back a bit. No Verizon service, but Starlink worked great, even with a well shaded site. The hosts were super friendly and mostly stayed away. I'm calling it my new favorite site here.
Takako Y
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Black Bear Flats
The good: Walking distance to the lake. Close to creek that feeds lake. Shade from trees. Restrooms where fairly clean.
The bad: Lots of car noise as everyone driving goes to lake at all hours. Parking is up hill and across road from campsite. Only 1 parking spot. Camp host where basically none existent. Campsite where not cleaned on arrival.
The really bad: Incredibly close to campsite #69 to the point your tents are only about 3 ft away. So you WILL hear everything. Campsite is on low ground. If it rains all run off comes your way to feed the creek.
Steven M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Rose Peak
Friendly and helpful staff. Bear boxes and bear proof trash cans. The trash was removed daily. The lake is nearby. All three of my grandchildren caught their first fish!
Dennis C
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Sycamore
The campsite was perfect, set back from the road for more privacy. We came it was perfect weather during monsoon season, although it was still a bit hot midday. I would recommend this campsite for the locals to get out of town for a quick getaway and experience nature.
Rosetta R
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Sycamore
I arrived on Sunday just afternoon and the bathrooms were clean the trash was picked up my campsite was three of any clutter or trash. The hostess was a sweet lady. My only issue was it was hot it was hotter than the weather had said it was going to be and I could hear traffic all night long. So maybe next time I go further into the campsites?
Donna G
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Willow edge
After a 10 day stay in June we came home and immediately booked our recent stay. Camp hosts Toby and Craig made their friendly rounds. Pam and Lou were diligent at the booth and Kevin kept our restroom clean. Our only excursion was to Summerhaven for an ice run.
Michael S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Green Mt. Loop
So surprised how empty the campground was. After school starts in August is a primo time to go. The campground has no internet reception so be ready to be off line.
Renee B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Sycamore
The lady at the check in was very special and kind. Had rained all night and was beautiful.
Location & Directions for Rose Canyon
10371 Rose Canyon Rd, Mt. Lemmon, AZ 85619 United States
Elevation: 2,220 ft
Getting There
From Tucson, Arizona, take Catalina Highway/Arizona Route 39 northeast. The campground is located between mile markers 17 and 18 on the Catalina Highway.
Highway access
Rose Canyon is accessed via Catalina Highway/Arizona Route 39, which connects to Tucson and is the main road leading to the campground.
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: October 18, 2026
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