Rose Canyon Campground
Rose Canyon Campground features 73 campsites, half of which may be reserved. There are 3 RV loops. Campsites are spacious, spread out among stands of big ponderosa pine and clumps of Gambel oak in a cool forest setting. Each campsite has a picnic table, grill, firepit and bear box. We do have wildlife in the campground. A hosts or employee will give each guest a campground map (trail maps upon request), rules, and safety information.
During rainy seasons, Rose Creek meanders through the area to Rose Canyon Lake at the lower end of the campground. This six-acre lake is sheltered by trees, and offers a pleasant setting for a walk, relaxing, or fishing for stocked trout. There are short hiking opportunities near the lake including a handicapped-accessible path from the lower parking area to a floating dock near the dam.
The Campground Store is located next to Lake parking lot and is open Thursday - Sunday, 10am-5pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day. After Labor Day through October, the Store is open Saturday and Sunday, 10-4pm. The store carries fishing supplies including poles and licenses, camping supplies, and a sundry of grocery items including ice cream and ice. If the store is closed, you can still purchase ice and firewood through the camp host.
When the campground itself is closed for the season, around November-March, the area is still open for woodland walks, wildlife watching, and fishing. Please remember, however, that in the off-season the gates will be closed and locked, so no garbage service is provided and no water is available. If you visit then, be sure to pack out everything you pack in.
General Information
April - October
Check-in is at 2 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Arizona Game and Fish regulations apply. A valid fishing license and trout stamp are required.
RV Camping is 22 feet and less. No hook-ups. Tents, trailers to 22 ft; and small motor homes permitted. No boats or swimming is allowed in the lake. Pets must be on a leash. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground or picnic area. Bear boxes must be used. Noisy generators are not allowed. No generators between 10 pm-6am (quiet time). No generators in tent camping areas.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $31 per night (up to 6 people)
Double Site: $51 per night (up to 6 people)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $11 per night per vehicle (up to 2 vehicles per site)
Firewood: $10 per bundle
Day Use:
$11 per vehicle per day
Concessionaire Annual Day Use Pass: $72
Extra persons, walk-ins, and bicycles: $1 each
Buy a pass online, or purchase a day pass on-site with cash or check. Camping discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not any additional campsite(s) occupied by the pass holder's party.
A mixture of first-come, first-served sites and reservation sites on Recreation.gov.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 32.39277778
Longitude: -110.7038889
Directions
Northeast of Tucson, between mile markers 17 and 18 on the Catalina Highway.
Parking
Yes
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Water is available when the campground is operating. No water is available in the off season.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Yes