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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

Erin M

Verified

August 29, 2024 Stayed at: 069, Loop: Black Bear Flats

3

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.

Braum S

Verified

August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 070, Loop: Black Bear Flats

5

My son and I had a great time. Everyone was super nice. Had no issues.

Deirdre T

August 10, 2024

5

We had a great time. The group picnic area was perfect for my daughter's baby shower. The staff were super friendly and nice. Definitely would do this again.

Elizabeth J

Verified

August 4, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Barnum

5

Such a lovely place and the rangers here were so kind!

Michael A

Verified

August 1, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Green Mt. Loop

5

It was a a beautiful location, my dogs and I really enjoyed it

Cara G

July 27, 2024

5

We absolutely loved this space for our church event. It was equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed hiking, doing some games, engaging around the fire pit, and using the shaded pavilion. The water pump was leaking, but we had a couple of men who could navigate that for us. It was an excellent reprieve from the heat of Tucson.

Alder N

Verified

July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Sycamore

5

Awesome trip!! It was my first ever solo camping trip, and the campground was the perfect mix of busy and still private enough that I felt safe. Lovely weather for the most part, and I really enjoyed walking around the lake and birding! My only complaint is that the camp store was not open at 3:45ish on Sunday when I got there, but that was not a big deal.

Kate J

Verified

July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Green Mt. Loop

5

Was nice and quiet when we went mid week. Perfect get awat from the heat

Robert O

Verified

July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 050, Loop: Red Tail

5

So great to escape the valley heat and surprisingly quiet for the Independence weekend. Only one decent rainfall to darken our stay but it did manage to cool things down quite a bit. Not much activity in the lake, but that wasn't our primary reason to visit this beautiful campground.

Claudio G

Verified

July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Sycamore

5

The camp hosts were great and the sites are well maintained

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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