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. 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. The campground offers spacious, single-family campsites…
- Fees: Group site fees are as follows: up to 50 persons $95; 51-90 persons $130; 91-120 persons $150 per day.
- Season: April – October
- Managed by: Coronado National Forest, FS
- Where: in Willow Canyon, AZ · 32.395, -110.69111
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain | Horse | 0.2 mi | 4.2 mi |
| Incinerator Ridge | Horse | 0.3 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Brush Corral | Horse | 0.4 mi | 6.2 mi |
| Brush Corral Shortcut | Horse | 0.8 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Maverick Springs | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Guthrie | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.7 mi
Water fill-up: 15.7 mi
Propane: 14.6 mi
Camps nearby
- South Rim Campgrounds 0.8 mi
- Upper Rim Campgrounds 0.8 mi
- General Hitchcock Campground 1.2 mi
- Incinerator Ridge Dispersed Camping 1.5 mi
- Camp Lawton 1.6 mi
- Camp Zion 1.7 mi