Coronado National Forest, Arizona
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At a glance: Listed for rigs up to 22 ft. Not listed: electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets and showers.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups Not listed
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 77
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 22 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 7,254 ft
- Phone
- (520) 576-1477 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
Group site fees are as follows: up to 50 persons $95; 51-90 persons $130; 91-120 persons $150 per day.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
From the official listing
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.
Nearby Attractions
Catalina Highway, also known as General Hitchcock Highway and Sky Island Scenic Byway, is the only paved road that leads to the upper reaches of Mt. Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Range. It is one of the most scenic highways in the southwest and is a popular day trip.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Mt Lemmon Willow Canyon - 0.8 mi away, station at 7,027 ft - 227 ft lower than the campground (7,254 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 34 | - |
| Feb | 50 | 33 | - |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | - |
| Apr | 62 | 43 | - |
| May | 71 | 51 | - |
| Jun | 80 | 60 | - |
| Jul | 80 | 64 | - |
| Aug | 79 | 62 | - |
| Sep | 75 | 59 | - |
| Oct | 68 | 49 | - |
| Nov | 59 | 40 | - |
| Dec | 49 | 33 | - |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 32.39500, -110.69111 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Upper Arcadia 53.8 mi straight-line
- Kellner Group Campground 65.4 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 25, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.