Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232284
When Rose Canyon reopens
Rose Canyon's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
62
Openings · last 90 days
160
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dFriday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 40 of 160 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Friday (25.0%), with Thursday (30) and Tuesday (22) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 18:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 61 of 160 detected openings (38.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Standard Time (Arizona), not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–18 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 071 | 12 | 7.5% |
| 044 | 10 | 6.3% |
| 005 | 9 | 5.6% |
| 003 | 9 | 5.6% |
| 048 | 9 | 5.6% |
Site 071 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 12. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 10 – May 3, 2027 · of 32 monitored sites
Of the 768 tracked site-dates (Apr 10 – May 3, 2027): 729 open for online reservation · 39 reserved.
Where the open windows are
5.1% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 729 of 768 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 10 – May 3, 2027Not open online5.1%
Open site-dates729 / 768
Reserved (of online inventory)39 / 768
Weekday openings382
Weekend openings302
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 382 fall on weekdays and 302 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 684 open site-nights on mapped sites; 729 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 635 of 672 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 30 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 24 |
| 002 | 24 |
| 003 | 24 |
| 004 | 24 |
| 005 | 24 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
This day-use unit currently has 23 reservation dates available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 10, 2027. That is about 159 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 10, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-dates shown on this page describe Apr 10, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
684 open site-nights across 30 sites at Rose Canyon, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
30 overnight sites and 2 day-use units are represented in the current inventory. Day-use units are excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 40 2-night, 39 3-night, 34 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 10, 2027 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 6 sites take 25 ft, 3 sites take 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft. 24 sites of 30 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 30 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 003 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 023 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 024 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 032 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 033 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 035 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 048 | 30 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 060 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 069 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 070 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 071 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 072 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 073 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 025 | Not recorded | None | 23 | 22 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027 +11 more |
| 014 | Not recorded | None | 22 | 16 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027 +10 more |
| 015 | Not recorded | None | 22 | 16 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027 +10 more |
| 045 | 35 ft | None | 22 | 13 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +10 more |
| 046 | 30 ft | None | 22 | 16 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027 +10 more |
| 061 | Not recorded | None | 22 | 13 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +10 more |
| 063 | Not recorded | None | 22 | 13 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +10 more |
| 044 | 30 ft | None | 21 | 16 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027 +9 more |
| 062 | Not recorded | None | 21 | 12 nights | Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027 +9 more |
| 050 | 40 ft | None | 20 | 13 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +8 more |
| 039 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more |
| 041 | 36 ft | None | 17 | 16 nights | Apr 13, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027 +5 more |
Day-use inventory
23 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 21 dates | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +11 more |
About Rose Canyon
Overview
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.
Natural Features
The campground sits high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Because of its elevation, it can be much cooler than the lower-elevation campgrounds in the area. The campsites are spacious and spread out among stands of large ponderosa pines and clusters of Gambel oak. During the summer rainy season, Rose Creek meanders through the area to the six-acre Rose Canyon Lake at the lower end of the campground.
The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.
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.
Other notable attractions include Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Colossal Cave.
32 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups28 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Tucson, Arizona, take Catalina Highway/Arizona Route 39 northeast. The campground is located between mile markers 17 and 18 on the Catalina Highway.
10371 Rose Canyon Rd, Mt. Lemmon, AZ 85619520-576-1477
CampingDay Use AreaFishing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232284 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232284 · Rose Canyon · Mt. Lemmon AZ12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rose Canyon?
Reservations for Rose Canyon are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 729 of 768 tracked site-dates are open (94.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 160 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 19:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Rose Canyon?
Campsite Sniper detected 160 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Rose Canyon?
Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 40 of 160 (25%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Rose Canyon?
39 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 10, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Rose Canyon fit a 35-foot RV?
3 of the 30 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 6 of those 30 sites have a recorded maximum length and 24 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Rose Canyon?
April 2027, with 635 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 672.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Rose Canyon?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-18 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Rose Canyon?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Rose Canyon begins Apr 10, 2027 — about 159 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 10, 2027.
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