OutReserve

Rose Canyon

Bobcat group area.
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
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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

antoinette s

Verified

May 12, 2025 Stayed at: 061, Loop: Rose Peak

5

Perfect spot, away from the road but right next to parking and the bathroom. There's a little dirt path that winds from the site to the bathroom so you don't have to walk up and down the rocks if you don't want to. Bathroom is a vault toilet but wasn't too bad and was maintained. Both sets of hosts were very pleasant to talk to.

Kim J

Verified

May 4, 2025 Stayed at: 041, Loop: Willow Canyon

5

We were there midweek and the campground was clean quiet and uncrowned. We saw deer in the evening and some wild turkeys.

Sid F

Verified

April 28, 2025 Stayed at: 046, Loop: Willow edge

3

We camp there often. The past few years, the inside of the toilets have needed to be cleaned more often and the stand pipes have been broken a lot.

Lemuel U

Verified

November 3, 2024 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Green Mt. Loop

5

Perfect

Sarah G

Verified

October 24, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Green Mt. Loop

5

Very nice!

Jeanette W

Verified

October 21, 2024 Stayed at: 044, Loop: Willow edge

4

The camp host greeter at the booth arriving at the site was very welcoming and very informative which was much appreciated. Our campsite was clean and we left it the same way. The restrooms were a little gross ... The fire pit was great. This was our first time camping here and probably won't be the last.

Jeffrey H

Verified

October 19, 2024 Stayed at: 048, Loop: Red Tail

4

Good clean fun.

Michael H

Verified

October 16, 2024 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Barnum

4

Great camping location - quiet, peace, and beautiful

Jose G

Verified

October 15, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Barnum

5

The place is clean and well mantained.

Jose O

Verified

October 14, 2024 Stayed at: 072, Loop: Black Bear Flats

5

This was my first time taking my kids camping and it was the best experience possible. The campsite was the closest to the lake and the highest of 3 in the location. Check in was simple and they checked in on us shortly afterwards. Really great people. I will definitely be back and recommend this to anyone.

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.

Nearby Campgrounds