Rose Canyon
Rose Canyon is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 32.39500, -110.69111
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 520-576-1477
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Rose Canyon
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 Cree
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Tucson Parks and Rec · 21 mi
- Propane
- Arizona Propaine · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 95 designated routes (140 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Canyon Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Rose Canyon | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| South Rim Campgrounds | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Upper Rim Campgrounds | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| General Hitchcock | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| General Hitchcock Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.