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Rose Canyon Campground

Statistics Elevation
7000'
Season
Apr-Oct
Days Limit
14
Fee
Yes
Units
74
Trailer Limit
22'
GPS Location
 32 23' 12"N
110 41' 45"W
Access
Paved/Dirt
 
Amenities Potable Water
Yes
Waste Disposal
No
Restrooms
Toilets
Showers
No
Reservations
Yes
Store Nearby
Tuscon
Campsite Grills
Yes
Campsite Tables
Yes
Fire Rings
Yes
Utility Hookups
No
Information
520-749-8700
Firewood
Bring It
Fishing Supplies
Tucson
Laundry
Tucson
Gas & Propane
Tucson
ATV Use
No
Visitor Center
None
 
 
Fish Species Rainbow Trout
Yes
Cutthroat Trout
-
Brook Trout
-
Brown Trout
-
Apache Trout
-
Crappie
-
Yellow Bass
-
Flathead Catfish
-
Tilapia
-
Yellow Perch
-
Carp
-
Redear Sunfish
-
Bluegill
-
Green Sunfish
-
Walleye
-
Northern Pike
-
Channel Catfish
-
Sunfish
-
Smallmouth Bass
-
Largemouth Bass
-
Striped Bass
-
White Bass
-
Arctic Grayling
-
Bullhead
-
Fly and Lure Only
-
Acreage
6 Acres
Body of Water Depth
-
Catch and Release Areas
-
Boats Allowed
No
Motor Limit
-
Boat Rentals
-

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Campsites are spacious here, spread out among stands of big ponderosa pine and clumps of Gambel oak in a cool forest setting. 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 woodland walk, a lakeside time-out, or an afternoon of fishing for stocked trout. A one-mile trail leading around the lake provides access for anglers and walkers. Also, this trail is handicapped-accessible from a lower parking area to a floating dock near the dam.

This area is popular for day use as well as overnight camping. Two day-use group sites are available, one of which may be reserved by calling Recreation Gov, toll-free 1-877-444-6777 or visit them by linking to, http://www.recreation.gov

The area also provides access for woodland walks, wildlife watching, and fishing when the campground itself is closed for the season. 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, you’ll want to be sure to pack out everything you pack in.

Location: Northeast of Tucson, between mile markers 17 and 18 on the Catalina Highway.

Elevation: 7,000'

Season: Spring, summer, fall

Attractions:

6-acre mountain lake
Fishing (stocked with trout)
Spacious sites
Cool forest setting

Facilities:

74 single-unit sites
2 group areas for day use (1 may be reserved)
Tables and fire grills
Ramadas at group areas
Drinking water and toilets

Notes:

No hook-ups.
Tents, trailers to 22' and small motor homes permitted.
No boats and no swimming in the lake.
Pets must be on a leash.
Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground or picnic area.
Rose Canyon Lake Trail #37 (1 mile long) has a difficulty rating of moderate. Use levels are heavy.
Arizona Game and Fish regulations apply. A valid fishing license and trout stamp are required.

 

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