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Camping at Rose Canyon near Mt. Lemmon

Public campground · Mt. Lemmon · 30 campsites

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Rose Canyon Campground sits high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains about 17 miles northeast of Tucson, accessed on the Catalina Highway/Arizona Route 39 between mile markers 17 and 18 near the Mt. Lemmon corridor.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 307 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 22 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 30 sites
No sites offered for these dates.

We checked every night of your stay on Recreation.gov: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

No sites offered for these dates
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Amenities & location

  • Accessible Sites
  • Amphitheater
  • Entrance Station
  • General Store
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Vault Toilets
Check-in
0:00 AM
Checkout
0:00 AM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 30 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

10371 Rose Canyon Rd
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Rose Canyon: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Rose Canyon?
Longest RV site listed: 22 ft (6 of 6 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Rose Canyon have RV hookups?
30 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Rose Canyon?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Rose Canyon?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 22 ft (6 of 6 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 30 no-hookup individual sites
Road & site access
Listing 30 paved, 1 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (115 reports), AT&T 0 (65 reports), T-Mobile 0 (65 reports)
Shade
Listing 25 of 28 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $26/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 10371 Rose Canyon Rd (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (307 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Great service and information from the lady at the entrence, beautiful place and clean. ”

Michel S 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Angel's Summerhaven Retreat

4.9 mi from Rose Canyon (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

La Hacienda Chuparosa

10.2 mi from Rose Canyon (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Freedom in the Catalinas

13 mi from Rose Canyon (straight-line)
Sites $28/night
$56 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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30 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Tent-only sites

Tents only, no power

24 sites · $31, $51/night

Loops: Green Mt. Loop (6), Barnum loop (5), Black Bear Flats loop (5), Sycamore loop (4), Rose Peak loop (4)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Rv nonelectric

6 sites · $31/night

Loops: Willow edge loop (3), Red Tail loop (2), Willow Canyon loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Alert at Saguaro National Park nearby
  • Caution: Vehicle Break-Ins Vehicle break-ins have occurred at the King Canyon Trailhead, as well as at other trailheads throughout the park. Hide valuables and consider taking them with you, secure your vehicle, and report any suspicious activity. Please call 911 to report criminal…
  • Park Closure: Bajada Loop Drive Closure in West District Much of the west district's Bajada Loop Drive is currently closed due to storm damage.Hohokam Road is open to Sus Picnic Area only. The Javalina Wash Trail is also closed due to storm damage. The Red Hills Visitor Center remains open and many trails are still…

Active alerts from the National Park Service. Check before you go.

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Historic Bike Tour in Tucson Tucson area · 2.3 hr · from $83/person
    • Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour Tucson area · 4 hr · from $92/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour Tucson area · 2.5 hr · from $169/person

Self-guided tours at 11 mi away, Saguaro National Park

  • Signs of Life (Red Hills Visitor Center) · 15–30 min · Stops: Signs of Life, Self-Guided Tour Introduction, Signs of Life, Self-Guided Tour Stop 1, Signs of Life, Self-Guided Tour Stop 2, Signs of Life, Self-Guided Tour Stop 3, Signs of Life, Self-Guided Tour Stop 4, Signs of Life, Self-Guided Tour Stop 5 +7 more

    This self-guided tour will walk you around the Red Hills Visitor Center, through the Cactus Garden and Javelina Wash Trail. Enter the desert and learn about the amazing adaptations these plants and…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 24 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 22 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Whipped Van
Whipped Van

Class C motorhome · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 20 mi from campground

$248/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2024 Coleman Lantern 17B
2024 Coleman Lantern 17B

Travel trailer · 17 ft · sleeps 5 · 31 mi from campground

$85/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2022 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter - AZ Star
2022 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter - AZ Star

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 99 mi from campground

$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Rose Canyon

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Historic Bike Tour in Tucson
Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

Tucson area · 2.3 hr · from $83/person

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour
Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $92/person

Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour
Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour

Tucson area · 2.5 hr · from $169/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors
Tucson Authentic Food Tour with 6 Dishes of Southwestern Flavors

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $83/person

Happening during your dates

Ranger programs and events Nov 13–Nov 15

  • Garden Walk (East District) · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 02:00 PM–02:30 PM · Free

    Please meet outside of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

  • Garden Walk (West District) · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 09:15 AM–10:00 AM · Free

    Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd. Tucson, Arizona 85743

  • Mornin' in the Sonoran (East District) · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 09:30 AM–11:30 AM · Free

    Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at program start time. After a brief orientation, you'll hop in…

  • Explore the Night (East District) · Nov 13 · 05:00 PM–07:00 PM · Free

    Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at program start time. After a brief orientation, you'll hop in…

  • Signal Hill Petroglyphs (West District) · Nov 13 · 01:15 PM–01:45 PM · Free

    Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd. Tucson AZ 85743

  • The Desert as a Provider (West District) · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 12:15 PM–01:00 PM · Free

    Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N Kinney Rd. Tucson, AZ 85743

Source: National Park Service (Saguaro National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Apr 10–Oct 23: Tent $0–$51, RV $31 per night
Plan your stay

How far ahead to book Rose Canyon

For September weekends, book about 101 days ahead. Three in four September Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 51 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.

See booking patterns
Arrival monthFri/Sat arrivals: half booked at leastA quarter at leastOther days: half booked at leastA quarter at least
April45 days ahead84 days ahead21 days ahead53 days ahead
May51 days ahead94 days ahead22 days ahead55 days ahead
June56 days ahead96 days ahead19 days ahead48 days ahead
July53 days ahead89 days ahead21 days ahead61 days ahead
August44 days ahead95 days ahead18 days ahead62 days ahead
September51 days ahead101 days ahead19 days ahead53 days ahead
October38 days ahead62 days ahead17 days ahead39 days ahead

Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.

Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (15,212 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave
Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave

Tucson area · 55 min · from $24/person

Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest
Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest

Tucson area · 1.5 hr · from $139/person

Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned 4th/University Walking Food Tour
Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned 4th/University Walking Food Tour

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $92/person

Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket
Pistoleros Wild West Show Ticket

Tucson area · 1 hr · from $14/person

Tucson Half Day Rock Climbing or Canyoneering in Arizona
Tucson Half Day Rock Climbing or Canyoneering in Arizona

Tucson area · 4 hr · from $200/person