Windy Hill Campground

$25.00/night

Show on map TONTO BASIN RANGER DISTRICT (602) 225-5395

28079 N. AZ HWY 188
ROOSEVELT, AZ 85545

Overview

Located on central Arizona's largest lake, Windy Hill offers great water recreation opportunities to the public. Because of its close proximity to the Lake, Windy Hill allows fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with hiking trails. There are plenty of developed campsites available at Windy Hill, which allows for an easy, quick escape during any time of the year for families and individuals.

Recreation

Fishing is popular activity where anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, such as Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish. This campground is also situated right on the shore of Roosevelt Lake which is open to boating, kayaking, and other water-related activites.

Facilities

147 camp units with shade ramadas, fire rings with grills, picnic tables, and potable water hydrants.
Toilets and showers are located throughout the camp loops.
There are playgrounds and an amphitheater.
Picnicking allowed only at the Blevins Picnic Site.
Maximum occupancy per individual camp unit is 10. Maximum occupancy per double camp unit is 20.
Single camp site includes 2 vehicles, double camp site includes 4 vehicles, all additional vehicles are $8.00 per vehicle. All vehicles must fit completely within the designated parking areas. Maximum of 3 vehicles in single sites, and 6 in double sites.
Check-in time is 2:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am

Nearby Attractions

Two National Scenic Byways (AZ Hwy 88 Apache Trail and AZ Hwy 288 Spines to Pines Highway). Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National Monument, the Arizona Trail, endless miles of jeep trails, Towns of Payson and Globe, Superstition, Sierra Ancha, and Four Peaks Wilderness'. Don't forget to stop by the Tonto Basin Environmental Center learn about the history of the area.

Camp site features

Across 137 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 137 sites
Pets allowed: all 137 sites
ADA accessible: 9 of 137 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 20 people
Equipment: Boat, CAR, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, RV, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

This site is 6 miles southeast of historic Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: take State Route (SR) 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to its junction with SR 188. Turn right onto SR 188 for 33 miles to the junction of SR 88. Continue south on SR 188 for 4 miles to Forest Road (FR) 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance). Turn left and continue for 2 miles to the site. The entire route is paved. From the Globe area: take SR 188 north for 25 miles to FR 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance), turn right and continue for 2 miles to the site. The entire route is paved.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 10 AM.

Reviews

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Nancy N

Loop:Coyote

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Kept very clean. Helpful campgosts.

Brent K

Loop:Coyote

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Reviewed 7 months ago

So happy we were able to reserve our spot before they changed everything to first come first serve...it would really stink to drive 2 hrs to find out you can't get a spot. Jeff, the camp host was awesome! Clean restrooms and they must have added a tower because this year we had 5g service!

Amanda S

Loop:Coyote

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Reviewed 7 months ago

Beautiful Spot, the bathrooms and showers are serviced daily and well maintained. The campsites were free of trash. The campground host was friendly. There were more weeds this year than previous years in the campsites, but they were tolerable. The reservation system online could be more user friendly, and campsite maps would help. The lake is beautiful and mostly clean. Cell phone signal was very good, an upgrade over previous years

Rebecca T

Loop:Coyote

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Reviewed 8 months ago

At Coati campsite the handicap shower works, but not well. I've reported this problem several times over the last 3 years to the campground hosts, to the park rangers, and the at the visitors center .Nothing gets fixed. Two nozzles: the top one mostly works okay, but the bottom nozzle doesn't work at all. Same is true with the handicap shower in the men's shower according to the men in my family who use it. Perhaps I need to report it to the Office of Americans with Disabilities. We reserved our spots on line but had a problem with the couple who refused to vacate once their time was up for our reserved spot. Fortunately, there were other spots available. There is no one to intercede when there is a problem like that. As for the positives of Coati campground, the hosts were very nice: Robert and Jeff. Everything was clean, sanitized, and swept. Each time we go (frequently) everything has been clean (except for the cigarette butts and other assorted small trash left lying on the ground by careless campers ). I suggest you bring a small rake for your tent spot and picnic table. Drivers were mindful of their speed because children were out playing and riding their bikes and scooters. There is a nice playground on the lower loop. Campers from other campgrounds drive over to use the showers and restrooms. We always go the Coati, especially since Coyote is still closed, apparently forever. Hope this helps you.

BRYAN L

Loop:Coyote

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Reviewed 8 months ago

Susan D

Loop:Coyote

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Reviewed 8 months ago

This place is just amazing. The views of the mountains and the lake were spectacular. The sites were well maintained. Restrooms cleaned daily. Though pretty packed, it was quiet at night. Camp hosts were super helpful and checked sites. Highly recommend!!

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