Rose Canyon
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Arizona · Camping · Mt. Lemmon · Near Oracle
Rose Canyon
- 77
- sites
- from $95
- fee
- Mar–Nov
- best months
Is Rose Canyon open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Rose Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers.
Marshall Gulch Closure Order
Agency closure covering Santa Catalina Ranger District · Order 03-05-05-26-009 · USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · Order 03-05-00-26-011 · USFS · Coronado National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 77 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 7,259 ft
- Near Mt. LemmonSanta Catalina Ranger District · Coronado National Forest
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.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Butler Hall
Fast food
On your way back · 2 miIf it rains Wildlife Viewing Area
Viewpoint
On your way back · 15 mi
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More in OracleLocal outfitters
- Butterfield RV Resort & Observatory37 mi away
- Caballo Loco Ranch & RV Park49 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Mar–Nov
Best time to visit Rose Canyon
Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
50° / 34°
Feb
50° / 33°
Mar
55° / 37°
Apr
62° / 43°
May
71° / 51°
Jun
80° / 60°
Jul
80° / 63°
Aug
79° / 62°
Sep
75° / 59°
Oct
68° / 49°
Nov
59° / 40°
Dec
49° / 33°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Lemmon Willow Canyon, AZ, 0.8 mi away at 7,027 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Rose Canyon
77 sites for group camping
