Tonto National Forest, Arizona
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At a glance: No electric hookups. Listed for rigs up to 32 ft. Not listed: drinking water, flush toilets and showers.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 167
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 32 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 2,200 ft
- Phone
- (602) 225-5395 (campground or managing office)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
From the official listing
Cholla Campground at Roosevelt Lake, is one of several campgrounds on the shores of the largest lake/reservoir located entirely in the State of Arizona. It is situated within a lush sonoran desert landscape at an elevation of 2168'. Each of its 206 campsites have shade ramadas, firepits, grills, and picnic tables. Playgrounds, showers and toilet facilites are scattered throughout the campground. The area around Cholla Campground is often alive with abundant wildlife such as mule deer, coyotes, geese, fox, javalina, and the occasional bald eagle.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities abound at Cholla Campground. 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 if you're looking for a day in town, consider the easy 45 minute drive 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 photograhers dream so don't forget your camera (and sunscreen).
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Roosevelt 1 S - 7.9 mi away, station at 2,605 ft - 405 ft higher than the campground (2,200 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 40 | 2.21 |
| Feb | 66 | 42 | 1.70 |
| Mar | 74 | 48 | 1.72 |
| Apr | 82 | 54 | 0.58 |
| May | 91 | 63 | 0.33 |
| Jun | 102 | 72 | 0.13 |
| Jul | 104 | 78 | 1.57 |
| Aug | 102 | 76 | 2.10 |
| Sep | 96 | 71 | 1.42 |
| Oct | 85 | 59 | 0.98 |
| Nov | 71 | 48 | 1.08 |
| Dec | 60 | 40 | 2.09 |
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Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 33.73151, -111.20380 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Burnt Corral Campground 7.2 mi straight-line
- Windy Hill Campground 8.0 mi straight-line
- Schoolhouse Campground (AZ) 12.4 mi straight-line
- Tortilla Campground 17.9 mi straight-line
- Kellner Group Campground 34.9 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 22, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 22, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 22, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 22, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 22, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 22, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 22, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 22, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 22, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 25, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.