Cholla Campground

Hosted by USDA Forest Service

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Cholla Campground at Roosevelt Lake is one of several campgrounds on the shores of the largest lake and reservoir located entirely in the State of Arizona. It is situated within a lush Sonoran desert landscape at an elevation of 2,168 feet. The area around the campground is often alive with abundant wildlife such as mule deer, coyotes, geese, fox, javelina, and the occasional bald eagle. Recreation opportunities abound. Launch your bass boat, ski boat, or pontoon boat from the developed boat ramps within the recreation site and play on the water all day long. If motorsports aren't your thing, there's an abundance of places to explore from your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. While you're visiting, you can also hike a portion of the Arizona Trail, visit the Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings, explore endless miles of jeep trails, or drive a portion of the Apache Trail or Spines to Pines Highway. If you're looking for a day in town, consider the easy 45 minute drive to Globe or Payson, where you can shop for antiques, buy ice cream and learn about Arizona's rich mining and timber history. Roosevelt Lake is a landscape photographer's dream, so don't forget your camera (and sunscreen). The campground has 206 campsites, each with shade ramadas, firepits, grills, and picnic tables. Scattered throughout are playgrounds, showers and toilet facilities. Highly developed boat ramps with accessible boat boarding ramps are also available within the campground. Roosevelt Lake was dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1911 and boasts 112 miles of shoreline and peaceful coves. When full, the lake provides 21,500 acres of surface water. Views of the blue water and sunsets against the Sierra Ancha, Salome, and Superstition Wilderness areas are a sight that keeps many visitors coming back year after year. Nearby are two National Scenic Byways (AZ Hwy 88, the Apache Trail, and AZ Hwy 288, the Spines to Pines Highway), Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National Monument, the Arizona Trail, endless miles of jeep trails, the towns of Payson and Globe, and the Superstition, Sierra Ancha and Four Peaks Wilderness areas. The Tonto Basin Environmental Center covers the history of the area.

Pet friendly

Pet friendly

Location

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BUCKHORN · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight

Max Num of People: 10
Pets Allowed: Yes
Capacity/Size Rating: SINGLE
Max Vehicle Length: 32
Campfire Allowed: Yes
Shade: Yes

Reserve on Recreation.gov

Campsites133

Roosevelt, AZ

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Amenities

Boat ramp
Camp host
Campfires allowed
Drinking water
Dump station
Fire pits
Grills
Picnic tables
Playground
Shade

Rules & policies

Check-in
12:00 PM
Check-out
10:00 AM
People per site
Typically 10, up to 20
Vehicles per site
Typically 3, up to 6
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed

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