Sightseeing & food
| Location | Willow Canyon, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $26–$95/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (307 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 22 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 6 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Camp store | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Rose Canyon, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights21 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Rose Canyon is a Recreation.gov campground in Mt. Lemmon. It lists 6 RV or RV/tent sites and 24 tent sites for rigs up to 22 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 24 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 002 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 001 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 003 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 033 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 044 rv nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 048 rv nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 024 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 015 tent only nonelectric |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 22 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
10371 Rose Canyon Rd
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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. At roughly 7,000 feet elevation the site is noticeably cooler than the desert below and is shaded by stands of large ponderosa pine and clusters of Gambel oak; during the summer monsoon Rose Creek runs through the site to feed the six-acre Rose Canyon Lake. The lake is sheltered by trees and has a one-mile trail that circles the water, with access from the lower parking area to a floating dock near the dam an easy walk for anglers and hikers. Rose Canyon is used for both day visits and overnight stays: anglers can try their luck for stocked trout from shore or the dock, trails in the surrounding Coronado National Forest open into longer hikes and mountain-bike routes that climb toward the 9,157-foot summit of Mt. Lemmon, and wildlife viewing is common in the cooler, higher-elevation woods. Facilities are straightforward and oriented to family camping and group day use. The campground offers 31 total campsites 24 tent-only sites, six RV sites, and one site configured to accommodate either an RV or a tent plus spacious single-family layouts and two reservable group day-use picnic areas with shelters that can accommodate up to 120 guests. Each site comes with a picnic table and a campfire ring with a grill; vault toilets are available on site. Group site fees are charged per day: up to 50 persons $95; 51 90 persons $130; 91 120 persons $150. Because seasonal conditions and reservation rules can change, call the facility for the most current information and to make group reservations at (520) 576-1325. The Catalina Highway itself is a major draw a scenic paved route to the upper ranges and nearby attractions include Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Colossal Cave for additional day-trip options.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
Picks are 22 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Tucson (Tucson International (TUS)), about 24 mi straight-line from Rose Canyon. RV rentals in Tucson
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| $31 |
| 025 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 011 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 071 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 073 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 050 rv nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 060 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 014 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 041 rv nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 039 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 046 rv nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 069 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 072 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 045 rv nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 062 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 032 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 035 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 063 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 070 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 061 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $51 |
| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Rose Canyon. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
