Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Burnt Corral
VISIT DATE: 01/29/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonto Basin
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Globe
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Globe, AZ, take State Rt. 188 (formerly 88) north 30 miles
to junction of State Rts. 88 and 188 and the Roosevelt Dam.
Bear left and continue on State Rt. 88 and go 6 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.3 miles to
campground.
NOTE: From junction of State Rts. 88 and 188, State Rt. 88
becomes a dirt, winding and narrow two-lane road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,900 ft.
Campground is off the Apache Trail Scenic Byway in the Apache
Lake Gorge, next to Apache Lake. Many sites are also next to
or overlook the lake. Large old Mesquite trees make many of the
sites private and provide some canopy. Besides water sports,
there are some interesting things to do from this campground.
They are:
1. Tonto National Monument - here one can view the 700 year old
pueblo-style cave dwellings of the prehistoric Salado people.
2. Apache Trail - the trail (which can be driven in a family
sedan) had its beginnings centuries ago as an aboriginal highway
through the Superstition Mountains. The drive along this road
(State Rt. 88) has some spectacular views and is about 78 miles.
It is an excellent one-day trip, some of which should NOT be
driven with an RV. In our view, the best part of the drive is
between Tortilla Flat and the Roosevelt Dam - about 27 miles.
Consider stopping at the restaurant in
Flat. Among
other interesting items, almost every wall is lined with one
dollar bills.
3. Roosevelt Dam - Dedicated in 1911, the 357-ft. high Dam helps
form the Roosevelt and Apache Lakes.
4. Besh-Ba-Gowa Archaeological Park in Globe, AZ is a site where
the Hohokam first established a pit-house settlement around A.D.
900 and abandoned it about 1100 A.D. Later, around 1225, Salado
Indians began constructing the pueblo that can be seen today.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
$20 per day - single
$40 per day - double
Comments:
The fee is paid at an automated credit card fee machine that accept
both credit and debit cards. The machine is located in the campground.
Senior and Access interagency pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 77
Total Sites: 77
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 77
No. Grilles on Sites: 77
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 12
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 55'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Two RV waste stations, with no potable
water and no fee, are located about 5 miles north of Roosevelt Dam
(across from and in Cholla campground) on State Rt. 188. Check fee
board for waste station hours of operation.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 11
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Apache Lake is 2,656 acres. Sailing is possible on some portions
of the lake, but most are probably too narrow.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Crappie, Large and Smallmouth Bass, Catfish and Walleye.
CAMPGROUND NAME: CCC
VISIT DATE: 01/22/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cave Creek
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Carefree
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Carefree, AZ, take Cave Creek Rd. north 15.5 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
NOTE: After 5.9 miles, Cave Creek Rd. becomes dirt, narrow, rocky
and irregular.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,500 ft.
Campground is pack it in, pack it out and is next to the
flowing Seven Springs Wash among large Sycamore trees. It is the
original site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. The
campground is excellent for bird watching. The interior road is
dirt, rocky and irregular. There is little understory or ground
vegetation.
An excellent day trip from the campground is a visit to the
Sears-Kay Ruin, located 9.6 miles south on Forest Rt. 19. The
site, comprised of about 40 fortified rooms in 5 compounds, was
first occupied by the Hohokam tribe around 1050 A.D. It was
first discovered by soldiers on patrol from Camp McDowell. The
site is located on top of a hill about a mile from the trail
head. There are picnic tables, ramadas and grilles at the trail
head.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
The fee is paid at an automated credit/debit card machine. Nearest one is
located at the Cave Creek Ranger station.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 9
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 34'
Comments:
Parking aprons are irregular and dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Potable water is available through a solar-powered water
pump during daylight hours only.
WATER SPORTS
Wading is possible in Seven Springs Wash.
HIKING
The Cave Creek Trail System is located 0.1 miles north of
campground. The trails are:
Cave Creek Trail - 9.9 miles
Skunk Tank Trail - 4.8 miles
Cottonwood Trail - 10.8 miles
Skull Mesa Trail - 3.5 miles
Quien Sabe Trail - 2.5 miles
Trails are open to foot, horse and mountain bike. The trails are
considered "technically challenging" for mountain bikers.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cholla
VISIT DATE: 01/28/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonto Basin
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Globe
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Globe, AZ, take State Rt. 188 (formerly 88) north 35.3 miles to
to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,200 ft.
Campground is largest all-solar powered campground in the United
States and is comprised of six loops. Although campground has
little overhead vegetation, the picnic tables are shaded by
ramadas (roof) and most sites are nicely disbursed and spacious
for privacy. Some sites overlook Roosevelt Lake and all tent
sites are walk-ins. There are a variety of birds for viewing.
Besides the water sports, there are some interesting things to do
from this campground. They are:
1. Tonto National Monument - here one can view the 700 year old
pueblo-style cave dwellings of the prehistoric Salado people.
2. Apache Trail - the trail (which can be driven in a family
sedan) had its beginnings centuries ago as an aboriginal highway
through the Superstition Mountains. The drive along this road
(State Rt. 88) has some spectacular views and is about 78 miles.
It is an excellent one-day trip, some of which should NOT be
driven with an RV. In our view, the best part of the drive is
between and the Roosevelt Dam - about 25 miles.
Consider stopping at the restaurant in Tortilla Flat. Among
other interesting items, almost every wall is lined with one
dollar bills.
3. Roosevelt Dam - Dedicated in 1911, the 357-ft. high Dam helps
form the Roosevelt and Apache Lakes.
4. Besh-Ba-Gowa Archaeological Park in Globe, AZ is a site where
the Hohokam first established a pit-house settlement around A.D.
900 and abandoned it about 1100 A.D. Later, around 1225, Salado
Indians began constructing the pueblo that can be seen today.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Longer stays (more than 14 days) are permitted from mid-October
through mid-March. Call 602-225-5393 to make arrangements.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $25 per day single; $50 per day double
The fee is paid at an automated credit card fee machine that accept
both credit and debit cards. The machine is located in the campground.
Senior and Access interagency pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 18
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 182
Total Sites: 200
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 200
No. Grilles on Sites: 200
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 47
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Two RV waste stations, with no
potable water and no fee, are located at the entrance to this
campground and in the campground. Check fee board for waste
station hours of operation.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 26
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Roosevelt Lake is 19,200 acres. Inflatables are permitted.
HIKING
There are informal trails scattered throughout the campground.
FISHING
Crappie, Large and Smallmouth Bass, Catfish and Walleye
CAMPGROUND NAME: Christopher Creek
VISIT DATE: 05/28/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Payson
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Payson
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Payson, AZ, take State Rt. 260 east 17.6 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,600 ft.
Campground is located next to State Rt. 260 in a Lower Rim
Transition forest of Ponderosa pine mixed with Junipers, Oaks and
Manzanita. It is composed of two loops - A and B. Christopher
Creek meanders through the campground, separating the two loops.
A program called Discovery Walk is available during the summer.
Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 4 through November 4
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 14
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 28
Total Sites: 42
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 42
No. Grilles on Sites: 42
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 11
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 46'
Comments:
Loop A has paved aprons; Loop B gravel. There is a waste
station at the Ponderosa campground (Forest Service), located 6.9
miles west on State Rt. 260. There is potable water and the fee
is $5.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Wading in Christopher Creek
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow Trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Houston Mesa
VISIT DATE: 05/29/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Payson
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Payson
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Payson, AZ, take US Rt. 87 north 0.5 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles to another campground
sign. Turn left into family camping section or right into the
Horse Camp section.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,900 ft.
The campground consists of two sections - family and Horse Camp.
There are three loops in the family section - Elk, Mountain Lion
and Black Bear. The Black Bear Loop is for tents only. In the
Horse Camp section there are two loops - Mule Deer and Fox. The
Fox Loop is for group use only and is not reported in this Guide.
Only campers with horses are permitted in the Horse Camp section.
There are 81 sites available in the family section and 24 in the
Horse Camp section. Firewood is available for a fee.
The campground is composed of Ponderosa pine, Junipers, Oak,
Manzanita, Arroyo Lupine and other miscellaneous shrubs. The
Oaks and Junipers are plentiful enough to provide seclusion
between many sites. Each site in the Horse Camp section has a
corral. The campground is convenient to many activities in
Payson, such as a museum, Logger's Jamboree and some rodeos held
during the summer. Convenient for day trips are Shoofly Village
Ruins and the Tonto Natural Bridge.
Shoofly Village (managed by the U.S. Forest Service) was occupied
between A.D. 1000 and 1250 and consists of 79 surface rooms. It
is thought the occupants were an "autonomous variant of the
Hohokam." The Tonto Natural Bridge (managed by the Arizona State
Parks) is thought to be the largest natural travertine in the
world. It is 183 feet high and over 400 feet long. Campers are
advised that trails are difficult, rough and strenuous. Hiking
shoes are recommended and pets are not permitted on the trails.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $29 per day - family section
$20 per day - Horse Camp section
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10 to 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 28
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 77
Total Sites: 105
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 105
No. Grilles on Sites: 105
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 23
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 17.5' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved in the family section; dirt in the
Horse Camp section. The campground can accommodate any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 15
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The hot showers are located in the family section near the
campground entrance. The showers are wheelchair friendly. There
are horse watering troughs in the Horse Camp section. Hot showers
are available for a fee. The first five gallons of water
are included in the camping fee. After that, a fee is charged for each
additional gallon of water. There is also a fee for trash pick-up.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Interpretive Trail (foot only) - 0.25 miles
Houston Mesa Horse Camp Trail (horse & foot) - a network of
trails totaling 12 miles.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Jones Water
VISIT DATE: 01/21/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Globe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Globe
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Globe, AZ, take US Rt. 60 east for 16.4 miles to campground
sign. Bear right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,500 ft.
Campground is pack it in, pack it out and primitive. Interior
road is narrow, dirt and rough. Some sites are accessible only
with high clearance vehicle or by foot. Campground is comprised
of low-growing Live Oaks and Junipers. Sites are located in a
Riparian area, surrounded by a Chaparral area, along a seasonal
stream. Bird watching is a popular activity.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 12
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 0
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Oak Flat
VISIT DATE: 01/14/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Globe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Superior
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Superior, AZ, take US Rt. 60 east 4 miles to campground sign
(Magma Mine Rd.). Turn right onto Magma Mine Rd. and go 0.4
miles to another campground sign. Turn left at sign into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,200 ft.
The campground is located near Devils Canyon and along the
Gila-Pinal Scenic Route (US Rt. 60) and is pack it in, pack it out.
Campground is rustic with sites scattered among Cedar and Live
Oak. Most sites have communal-like parking which allows for
parking tow vehicle next to a travel trailer.
An interesting thing to do from this campground is to visit the
Besh-Ba-Gowa Archaeological Park in Globe, AZ (about 15 miles
east on US Rt. 60). It is a site where the Hohokam first
established a pit-house settlement around A.D. 900 and abandoned
it about 1100 A.D. Later, around 1225, Salado Indians began
constructing the pueblo that can be seen today.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15.5' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and irregular. Low branches in upper
part of campground may obstruct some high profile RVs. There is
waste station at Texaco station in Globe, AZ.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Although not named, there is a hiking/mountain biking
and OHV trail leading from the campground. Parts of it
will be a challenge for the OHV. It's length is unknown.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pinal
VISIT DATE: 03/25/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Globe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Globe
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Globe, AZ, off US Rt. 60, turn at sign to the Globe Ranger
Station. Continue following signs to the Globe Ranger Station
for 1.6 miles to Icehouse Canyon Rd. (and Pinal Recreation Area
sign). Bear right onto Icehouse Canyon Rd. and go 1.8 miles to
stop sign (Forest Rt. 112 and 55 and Kellner Canyon Rd.). Turn
right onto Kellner Canyon Rd. (Forest Rt. 55) and go 2.9 miles to
the Pinal Mountain sign (Forest Rt. 651 and 55). Turn left onto
Forest Rt. 651 and go 10.3 miles to Pinal Mountain Recreation
Area. Although not signed, the Pinal campground sites begin
right after the sign and are located on both sides of Rt. 651.
NOTE: The access route turns into dirt 2 miles from the turnoff
onto Kellner Canyon Rd. and stays that way to the campground.
Forest Rt. 651 is single lane with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,500 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out. It is nestled in
heavily wooded, mature Ponderosa and White Fir pine. There are
some spectacular views of a valley and mountains from some of the
sites. The campground is an excellent location for hikers with
some ten different trail heads within a one-mile radius. The
Upper Pinal campground, with six sites, is located a short
distance east of Pinal on Forest Rt. 651.
In the 1880s, the campground was an Army Signal Corps location.
Messages were transmitted from one site to another by using
mirrors.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 14
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 0
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
There are ten trail heads within a 1-mile radius of campground.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pioneer Pass
VISIT DATE: 03/25/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Globe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Globe
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Globe, AZ, off US Rt. 60, turn at sign to the Globe Ranger
Station. Continue following signs to the Globe Ranger Station
for 1.6 miles to Icehouse Canyon Rd. (and Pinal Recreation Area
sign). Bear right onto Icehouse Canyon Rd. and go 1.8 miles to
stop sign (Forest Rt. 112 and 55 and Kellner Canyon Rd.).
Continue straight onto Forest Rt. 112 and go 7 miles to
campground.
NOTE: Two miles past the stop sign, Forest Rt. 112 becomes a
winding, single lane (with turnouts) dirt road. At the time of
our visit, Rt. 112 showed signs of severe winter errosion and
deep rutting. The road is rough and not RV friendly.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,000 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and situated along a
creek in the Pinal Mountains, nestled beneath mature pines. It
is rustic and appears to have undergone recent renovation. There
is a designated horse use area with hitching rails, campsites and
parking large enough for horse trailers. Campground is
convenient to ORV and hiking trails. Some tent sites are walk-in.
At time of our visit, campground interior road was badly erroded
and rutted. Many sites are not clearly designated. The
campground is not RV friendly.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Water is provided only from Memorial Day through October 15.
Although the campground is open all year, it will likely
be inaccessible during the winter because of snow.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 15
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 5
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 37'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
Forest Service does not recommend trailers over 16 ft. There is
a waste station at Texaco gas station on US Rt. 60 in Globe.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
East Mountain Trail is located 0.8 miles south of campground. It
is popular for desert vistas. The trail is a five-mile loop and
accommodates foot, horse and mountain bikes.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Ponderosa
VISIT DATE: 05/28/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Payson
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Payson
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Payson, AZ, take State Rt. 260 east 10.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,600 ft.
The campground is located next to State Rt. 260 in a Lower
Rim Transition forest of Ponderosa mixed with Juniper, Oak and
Manzanita. It is composed of six loops - A through F and is
conveniently located to Payson, AZ, Mogollon Rim and other area
sites. Discovery Walks are offered on the weekends and firewood
is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 4 through November 4
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 49
Total Sites: 60
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 60
No. Grilles on Sites: 60
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 53.5'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is a fee for dumping waste.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 11
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Abert Nature Trail (foot) - 0.25 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Riverside
VISIT DATE: 01/22/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cave Creek
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Carefree
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Carefree, AZ, take N. Cave Creek Rd. north 3.1 miles to Bartlett
Lake sign (East Bartlett Dam Rd.). Turn right onto East Bartlett
Dam Rd. and go 13.5 miles, following signs to Bartlett Reservoir,
to stop sign. (After 6.3 miles, East Bartlett Dam Rd. becomes
Forest Rt. 19). Turn right at stop sign and continue on Forest
Rt. 19 and go 2.4 miles to campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 19 becomes dirt with rocky and steep sections.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,600 ft.
The campground overlooks the Lower Verde River and was undergoing
an upgrade at the time of the survey. Mesquite trees provide shade for
trees and perches for many types of birds. Although power boats are
not permitted on the Lower Verde River, it is known as a family float river;
contact the Cave Creek Ranger District office for outfitters. On the way
into the campground, there is the 2,815-acre Bartlett Lake which is 2.4
miles from the campground. The Bartlett Lake Marina is available for
boat rentals (502-981-8911). next to the Marina is a Forest Service boat
ramp.
An excellent day trip from the campground is a visit to the
Sears-Kay Ruin, located on Forest Rt. 19. The site, comprised of
about 40 fortified rooms in 5 compounds, was first occupied by
the Hohokam tribe around 1050 A.D. It was discovered by
soldiers on patrol from Camp McDowell. The site is located on
top of a hill about a mile from the trail head. There are picnic
tables, ramadas and grilles at the trail head.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
The fee is paid at an automated credit/debit card machine. Nearest one
is located at the Cave Creek Ranger station, Desert Vista Overlook, and
Jojoba Boat Launch Area.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 4
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 31'
Comments:
The parking aprons are sand/dirt and are irregular. Low branches
from the Mesquite trees may obstruct high RVs.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Lower Verde is a canoeable river. See the general comments for
information on Bartlett Lake where most water sports can be
enjoyed.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Carp.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Schoolhouse
VISIT DATE: 01/29/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonto Basin
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Globe
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Globe, AZ, take State Rt. 188 (formerly 88) north 21.3
miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 2.5
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,000 ft.
The campground was composed of multiple loops, next to
Roosevelt Lake with some sites overlooking the lake. In 2014 it
was decided to reduce this campground's size by decommisioning all
but Mesquite loop, which is located at the head of a boat ramp.
The Mesquite loop is a pleasant place to camp especially for
boaters and anglers. In addition to a variety of cactus plants,
lower growing Mesquite and Palo Verde trees dominate the campground.
This vegetation does not inhibit the scenic vistas from most sites
of the mountains surrounding the campground. Although there is no
canopy of vegetation for shade, there are covered picnic tables or
ramadas at each site. Separation between campsites, rather than
vegetation, provides fair to good privacy between sites.
Schoolhouse campground is closest to Globe and furtherest campground
from Roosevelt Dam. In addition to the water sports, there are a
variety of things to do in the area, which are:
1. Tonto National Monument - here one can view the 700 year old
pueblo-style cave dwellings of the prehistoric Salado people.
2. Apache Trail - the trail (which can be driven in a family
sedan) had its beginnings centuries ago as an aboriginal highway
through the Superstition Mountains. The drive along this road
(State Rt. 88) has some spectacular views and is about 78 miles.
It is an excellent one-day trip, some of which should NOT be
driven with an RV. In our view, the best part of the drive is
between Tortilla Flat and the Roosevelt Dam - about 25 miles.
Consider stopping at the restaurant in Tortilla Flat. Among
other interesting items, almost every wall is lined with one
dollar bills.
3. Roosevelt Dam - Dedicated in 1911, the 357-ft. high Dam helps
form the Roosevelt and Apache Lakes.
4. Besh-Ba-Gowa Archaeological Park in Globe, AZ is a site where
the Hohokam first established a pit-house settlement around A.D.
900 and abandoned it about 1100 A.D. Later, around 1225, Salado
Indians began constructing the pueblo that can be seen today.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Always check with the ranger district office to ensure campground
is open.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - single
$40 per day - double
The fee is paid at an automated credit card fee machine that accept
both credit and debit cards. The machine is located in the campground.
Senior and Access interagency pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 50
Total Sites: 50
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 50
No. Grilles on Sites: 50
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 35
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are basicly half paved and half gravel. Two RV waste
stations, with no potable water and no fee, are located about 5 miles
north of Roosevelt Dam (across from and in Cholla campground) on State
Rt. 188. Check fee board for waste station hours of operation.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Roosevelt Lake is 19,200 acres. This campground's boat ramp maybe
closed due to low water level but other boat ramps at other
campground will probably be available.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Crappie, Large and Smallmouth Bass, Catfish and Walleye
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sulphide Del Ray
VISIT DATE: 02/19/2008
UPDATE DATE: 3/19/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Globe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Globe
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Globe, AZ, off US Rt. 60, turn at sign to the Globe Ranger
Station. Continue following signs to the Globe Ranger Station
for 1.6 miles to Icehouse Canyon Rd. (and Pinal Recreation Area
sign). Bear right onto Icehouse Canyon Rd. and go 1.8 miles to
stop sign (Forest Rt. 112 and 55 and Kellner Canyon Rd.). Turn
right onto Kellner Canyon Rd. (Forest Rt. 55) and go 2.9 miles to
the Pinal Mountain sign (Forest Rt. 651 and 55). Turn left onto
Forest Rt. 651 and go 5.5 miles to campground on left.
NOTE: The access route turns into dirt 2 miles from the turnoff
onto Kellner Canyon Rd. and stays that way to the campground.
Forest Rt. 651 is single lane with turnouts. The Forest Service
recommends that travel trailers not exceed 16 ft. on Forest Rt. 651.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Elevation is 6,000 ft.
NOTE: The authors did not research this campground. All
information is provided by the Globe Ranger District Office.
This pack it in/pack it out campground is located in a stand of
mature Ponderosa pines between Madera Peak and Signal Peak which
offer some good hiking opportunities. The campground is better-
suited for tent campers. Once the location of an old mining
community, campers looking for solitude and a pleasant forest
experience will enjoy this campground. One possible activity
campers with 4X4 vehicles can enjoy from the campground, is
exploring the forest along the many miles of rugged dirt roads
that criss-cross the area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 3
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 20'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt. The campground is best suited for tents
and small RVs.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Timber Camp Recreation Site
VISIT DATE: 10/12/2007
UPDATE DATE: 3/19/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Globe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Globe
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Globe, AZ, at intersection of U.S. Rt. 60, State Rt. 77 and
U.S. Rt. 70, take Rt. 60 (east)/State Rt. 77 (north) for 25.4
miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Elevation is 6,000 ft.
Officially, this is a Group campground but the Site 1 area is
available to family campers when not reserved/occupied by a
group. Site 2 offers "open field" style camping and is not
included in this review. The campground's Site 1 area is a
single loop through a stand of Ponderosa pine and Alligator
juniper. Some oak and tall grasses provide limited privacy. The
campground is convenient for overnight camping but also close
enough to Salt River to be a good base camp for exploring that
area. A network of abandoned (unmaintained) logging roads
(estimated to be a total of 67 miles) offer hiking and biking
opportunities through the surrounding mountains. The campground
is pack it in, pack it out and traffic noise can be distracting.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
The fee is paid at an automated credit card fee machine that accept
both credit and debit cards. The machine is located in the campground.
Senior and Access interagency pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons and interior road are dirt. Width of parking
aprons are all about the same size.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tortilla
VISIT DATE: 01/26/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/19/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Mesa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Apache Junction
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Apache Junction, AZ, at the junction of Idaho Rd. and State
Rt. 88, go east on Rt. 88 for 16.8 miles to campground sign (just
before "town" of Tortilla Flats). Turn left at sign and go 0.2
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,800 ft.
Campground is located along a ridge above Tortilla Creek
(seasonal) off the Apache Trail Scenic Byway. All sites have
water and sewer hookups and a wonderful view of mountain bluffs.
Sites are delineated by a high cement curb or median in which
vegetation (Palo Verde and Mesquite trees and desert plants) are
growing. There are a number of interesting things to do from
this campground:
1. Tonto National Monument - here one can view the 700 year old
pueblo-style cave dwellings of the prehistoric Salado people. It
is located eight to ten miles south of the Roosevelt Dam on State
Rt. 88 (toward Globe, AZ).
2. Apache Trail - the trail (which can be driven in a family
sedan) had its beginnings centuries ago as an aboriginal highway
through the Superstition Mountains. The drive along this road
(State Rt. 88) has some spectacular views and is about 78 miles.
It is an excellent one-day trip, which should NOT be driven with
an RV. In our view, the best part of the drive is between
Tortilla Flat and the Roosevelt Dam - about 25 miles. Consider
stopping at the restaurant in Tortilla Flat. Among other
interesting items, almost every wall is lined with one dollar
bills.
3. Roosevelt Dam (about 25 miles) - Dedicated in 1911, the 357-ft.
high Dam helps form the Roosevelt and Apache Lakes.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open October 1 through March 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 single per day
Comments:
The fee is paid at an automated credit card fee machine that accept
both credit and debit cards. The machine is located in the campground.
Senior and Access interagency pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 73
Total Sites: 73
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 0
No. Grilles on Sites: 42
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 73
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 39' X 37'
Comments:
The parking aprons are sand and gravel. Each campsite has a
sewer hookup (no electric).
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
The 990-acre Canyon Lake is located 2.2 miles west on State Rt.
88 (Apache Trail Scenic Byway). Most all water sports can be
accommodated at the lake.
HIKING - No
FISHING
There is fishing (Largemouth Bass, stocked Rainbow Trout and
Crappie) at the nearby Canyon Lake.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Windy Hill
VISIT DATE: 01/27/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/19/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tonto Basin
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Globe
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Globe, AZ, take State Rt. 188 (fomerly 88) north 25 miles
to campground sign. Turn right at sign (Forest Rt. 82) and
go 0.7 miles to campground entrance.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,100 ft.
Campground is next to Roosevelt Lake with some sites
overlooking the lake. There are nine loops - Coyote, Javalina,
Chipmunk, Desert Bighorn, Gray Fox, Rock Squirrel, Jack Rabbit,
Mule Deer and Coati. Although all the sites are open, each site
has a ramada or roof over each picnic table. Playgrounds are
located in Coati, Coyote and Gray Fox loops. Mule Deer loop is
for tents only. Coati loop has walk-in tent sites, most of which
overlook the lake. Blevins Cemetery, in the Chipmunk loop,
provides a glimpse into the area's history. There are
interpretive programs between October and May. Besides the water
sports, there are some interesting things to do from this
campground. They are:
1. Tonto National Monument - here one can view the 700 year old
pueblo-style cave dwellings of the prehistoric Salado people.
2. Apache Trail - the trail (which can be driven in a family
sedan) had its beginnings centuries ago as an aboriginal highway
through the Superstition Mountains. The drive along this road
(State Rt. 88) has some spectacular views and is about 78 miles.
It is an excellent one-day trip, some of which should NOT be
driven with an RV. In our view, the best part of the drive is
between Tortilla Flat and the Roosevelt Dam - about 25 miles.
Consider stopping at the restaurant in Tortilla Flat. Among
other interesting items, almost every wall is lined with one
dollar bills.
3. Roosevelt Dam - Dedicated in 1911, the 357-ft. high Dam helps
form the Roosevelt and Apache Lakes.
4. Besh-Ba-Gowa Archaeological Park in Globe, AZ is a site where
the Hohokam first established a pit-house settlement around A.D.
900 and abandoned it about 1100 A.D. Later, around 1225, Salado
Indians began constructing the pueblo that can be seen today.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Longer stays (more than 14 days) are permitted from mid-October
through mid-March. Call 602-225-5395 to make arrangements.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $25 per day - single
$50 per day - double
The fee is paid at an automated credit card fee machine that accept
both credit and debit cards. The machine is located in the campground.
Senior and Access interagency pass holders receive a 50% discount.
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 34
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 305
Total Sites: 339
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 339
No. Grilles on Sites: 339
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 147
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16.5' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are basicly half paved and half gravel. Two RV
waste stations, with no potable water and no fee, are located about
5 miles north of Roosevelt Dam (across from and in Cholla campground)
on State Rt. 188. Check fee board for waste station hours of operation.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 45
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Roosevelt Lake is 19,200 acres. Three boat ramps within
campground provide access to the lake.
HIKING
There are informal trails scattered throughout the campground.
FISHING
Crappie, Large and Smallmouth Bass, Catfish and Walleye.
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