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Rose Canyon Campground

Coronado National Forest, Arizona

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As of October 2026, Rose Canyon Campground is a campground in Coronado National Forest, Arizona with 32 campsites. Rose Canyon Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Rose Canyon Campground is located at 32.3950° N, 110.6911° W.

people allowed on 30 of 32 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites: 120

Rose Canyon Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 3 (1 site)Oct 4 (20 sites)Oct 5 (15 sites)

1 site open on Oct 3 at Rose Canyon Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 06:28 UTC.

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Published by Recreation.gov for Rose Canyon Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Rose Canyon Campground

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Tent 24
RV 6
Group 2
Accessible 1

Amenities

restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Rose Canyon Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Access
001	Barnum	Tent	8	-
002	Barnum	Tent	8	-
003	Barnum	Tent	8	-
004	Barnum	Tent	8	-
005	Barnum	Tent	8	-
069	Black Bear Flats	Tent	8	-
070	Black Bear Flats	Tent	8	-
071	Black Bear Flats	Tent	8	-
072	Black Bear Flats	Tent	8	-
073	Black Bear Flats	Tent	8	-
011	Green Mt. Loop	Tent	8	-
014	Green Mt. Loop	Tent	8	-
015	Green Mt. Loop	Tent	8	-
023	Green Mt. Loop	Tent	8	-
024	Green Mt. Loop	Tent	8	-
025	Green Mt. Loop	Tent	8	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Access
Rose Canyon Amphitheater	Group	Group	120	-
1	Lizard Rock	Group	120	Accessible
048	Red Tail	RV	8	-
050	Red Tail	RV	8	-
060	Rose Peak	Tent	8	-
061	Rose Peak	Tent	8	-
062	Rose Peak	Tent	8	-
063	Rose Peak	Tent	8	-
032	Sycamore	Tent	8	-
033	Sycamore	Tent	8	-
035	Sycamore	Tent	8	-
039	Sycamore	Tent	8	-
041	Willow Canyon	RV	8	-
044	Willow edge	RV	8	-
045	Willow edge	RV	8	-
046	Willow edge	RV	8	-

About Rose Canyon Campground

Overview

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.

Recreation

The lake is sheltered by trees and offers a pleasant setting for a walk in the woods, relaxing on the shore or spending an afternoon fishing for stocked trout. A one-mile trail around the lake is convenient for anglers and hikers. The trail is accessible from the lower parking area to a floating dock near a dam.

The surrounding national forest boasts a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, including several that traverse the 9,157-foot Mt. Lemmon.

Facilities

The campground offers spacious, single-family campsites, as well as two group day use areas with picnic shelters, which can be reserved for up to 120 guests.

The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings with grills and vault toilets.

Natural Features

The campground sits high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Because of its elevation, it can be much cooler than the lower-elevation campgrounds in the area. The campsites are spacious and spread out among stands of large ponderosa pines and clusters of Gambel oak. During the summer rainy season, Rose Creek meanders through the area to the six-acre Rose Canyon Lake at the lower end of the campground.

The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.

Nearby Attractions

Catalina Highway, also known as General Hitchcock Highway and Sky Island Scenic Byway, is the only paved road that leads to the upper reaches of Mt. Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Range. It is one of the most scenic highways in the southwest and is a popular day trip.

Other notable attractions include Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Colossal Cave.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (520) 576-1325.

Rules and notices at Rose Canyon Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Rose Canyon Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

No hookups. Campground has 6 dedicated RV only sites. No tents are allowed on these RV sites.

Swimming and boats are not permitted in the lake

Pack and saddle stock not permitted in campground or picnic area

This is a high elevation facility; use caution when traveling from lower elevations

Bears and other animals live in the area; all food must be secured and trash disposed in the trash cans provided

The camp store is located south of campsite #73.

Credit cards are not accepted. Only cash and Arizona checks are accepted.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

Click here to learn more about Coronado National Forest

Maximum trailer length is 22 feet.

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Rose Canyon Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Rose Canyon Campground?

Rose Canyon Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 32 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Rose Canyon Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Rose Canyon Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Rose Canyon Campground have?

Rose Canyon Campground has 32 campsites.