Apache Trout Campground

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Apache Sitgreaves National Forest
Springerville, AZ 85938

Overview

Apache Trout Campground is one of five campgrounds at the Big Lake Recreation Area in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and is especially popular for group camping.

With boating and fishing facilities and a variety of amenities, Apache Trout is a convenient and comfortable place to stay. Plenty of open space, shaded forests and mountain scenery make for a pleasant outdoor experience.

Recreation

The Apache Trout facility is a short walk away from the 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona's top fishing lakes. Big Lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache trout being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, bird watching and wildlife viewing.

Facilities

The campground is especially convenient for small to medium sized groups. Campsites are diverse and offer a wide range of options. There are 22 double sites, one group site that can accommodate 50 people, another that can hold 100 and more than 20 individual sites.

This is the only campground in the lake recreation area that has sites with full hookups. Flush toilets and showers offer additional convenience.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 9,100 ft. in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. It is a very scenic area, forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce and aspen interspersed with high elevation meadows.

Some campsites have shade, while others are mostly sunny. Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.

Camp site features

Across 64 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 31 of 64 sites
Water hookups: 31 of 64 sites
Sewer hookups: 31 of 64 sites
Picnic table: all 64 sites
Pets allowed: all 64 sites
ADA accessible: 21 of 64 sites
Group sites: 26 of 64 sites
Longest RV: 80 ft
Largest party: 100 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 miles to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 miles to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 3 miles.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Rory G

Loop:Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

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Reviewed a month ago

favorite place to be. Beautiful. Friendly Hosts. well maintained

Robert Y

Loop:Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Suffice it to say that it was a beautiful trip and beautiful campground. Going in Oct would be best for fall color and there will be lots of color.

Paul W

Loop:Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Nice campground, beautiful place

Denise K

Loop:Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Love this campground clean and quite!!

robert b

Loop:Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The camp hosts were the best.

William R

Loop:Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Overall, a great campground. Camp sites are spread out enough that you don't feel crowded and it had showers and flush toilets that were pretty good. I would absolutely go back again.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 2% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.