Cholla Campground

Site 95
Teddy Bear Loop Map
On-site water.
Site 19
On-site flush restrooms.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Playground Playground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

59 total sites

RV Sites

57 sites

Tent Sites

2 sites

About Cholla Campground

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'. Cholla Campground is also the largest solar powered campground in the United States. 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.

Number of accommodations: 59

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Mar 16 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

59 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 11, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 163, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 165, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 167, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 169, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 171, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 173, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 175, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 177, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 179, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 181, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 183, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 185, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 187, Loop: CANE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 3, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 5, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 53, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 59, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 61, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 63, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 65, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 67, Loop: BUCKHORN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 7, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 73, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 75, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 77, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 79, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 81, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 83, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 85, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 87, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 89, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 9, Loop: TEDDYBEAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 91, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 93, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 95, Loop: CHRISTMAS RV
No Hookups
Price not available
T15, Loop: CANE Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
T17, Loop: CANE Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (514)

What Guests Are Saying

Cholla Campground is highly praised for its friendly hosts, clean facilities, and beautiful scenery, including stunning views of the lake and surrounding landscapes. Campers enjoyed various amenities like playgrounds for children, well-maintained bathrooms, and easy access to walking trails. While some noted minor issues such as generator noise and limited water spigots, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.1
514 reviews
5
52.5%
270
4
21.4%
110
3
15.6%
80
2
7.4%
38
1
3.1%
16

Cody S

Verified

November 20, 2021 Stayed at: 167, Loop: CANE

4

Nice place. Bathroom was clean and tidy garbage areas. Don’t care for all the RVs and the running generators. Would like to see Cholla separate out tent camping in one loop and noisy RVs in another loop

Cody S

Verified

November 20, 2021 Stayed at: 167, Loop: CANE

4

Nice place. Bathroom was clean and tidy garbage areas. Don’t care for all the RVs and the running generators. Would like to see Cholla separate out tent camping in one loop and noisy RVs in another loop

Emily B

Verified

November 21, 2021 Stayed at: 67, Loop: BUCKHORN

2

The camp host was fantastic, but even as a Solar expert, he couldn’t fix the outdated and broken solar. For a campground that prides itself on being all solar, it was a huge disappointment. And, beware: no solar means NO HOT SHOWERS or lights in the bathrooms (at least in the Buckhorn Loop.) I’d love to return, but I’d like a discount next time for the extra I’ll spend on buying my own solar shower bag.

Emily B

Verified

November 21, 2021 Stayed at: 67, Loop: BUCKHORN

2

The camp host was fantastic, but even as a Solar expert, he couldn’t fix the outdated and broken solar. For a campground that prides itself on being all solar, it was a huge disappointment. And, beware: no solar means NO HOT SHOWERS or lights in the bathrooms (at least in the Buckhorn Loop.) I’d love to return, but I’d like a discount next time for the extra I’ll spend on buying my own solar shower bag.

james m

Verified

November 26, 2021 Stayed at: 19, Loop: TEDDYBEAR

5

Nice campground. This is our winter go to campground. Close to water and fishing. (Lake was very low this last time). We spend at least three hours fishing each morning. My wife caught three good size catfish bottom fishing from shore.

It has one of the best prices we have found. It is $12.50 a night with a senior pass. Good cell/internet service. Just turn off and on airplane mode to re-establish internet when phone drops to 3G. There are playgrounds for the kids and hiking trails. The odd number sites can be reserved in the winter. There are some full time people staying in even number sites.

Lots of sun and clear sky's so solar works great. We have a 4kw generator but hardly ever run it because batteries charge up by 1 pm each day with 400 watts of solar.

Not a problem for us because we are self contained but if you don't know the place you should know that only the restroom/shower buildings at the entrance to the loops are working each time we are there. (Don't understand why people clog the restrooms and dump with diapers and underwear. They have waist dumpsters.) Dump opened back up the Monday we were there.

james m

Verified

November 26, 2021 Stayed at: 19, Loop: TEDDYBEAR

5

Nice campground. This is our winter go to campground. Close to water and fishing. (Lake was very low this last time). We spend at least three hours fishing each morning. My wife caught three good size catfish bottom fishing from shore.

It has one of the best prices we have found. It is $12.50 a night with a senior pass. Good cell/internet service. Just turn off and on airplane mode to re-establish internet when phone drops to 3G. There are playgrounds for the kids and hiking trails. The odd number sites can be reserved in the winter. There are some full time people staying in even number sites.

Lots of sun and clear sky's so solar works great. We have a 4kw generator but hardly ever run it because batteries charge up by 1 pm each day with 400 watts of solar.

Not a problem for us because we are self contained but if you don't know the place you should know that only the restroom/shower buildings at the entrance to the loops are working each time we are there. (Don't understand why people clog the restrooms and dump with diapers and underwear. They have waist dumpsters.) Dump opened back up the Monday we were there.

Rick K

Verified

December 5, 2021 Stayed at: 57, Loop: BUCKHORN

1

The campgrounds were kept nice but to fish was really bad. You had to climb down a steep rocky cliff to get to the water. They need to put in access for people to get to the water

Rick K

Verified

December 5, 2021 Stayed at: 57, Loop: BUCKHORN

1

The campgrounds were kept nice but to fish was really bad. You had to climb down a steep rocky cliff to get to the water. They need to put in access for people to get to the water

JOHN F

Verified

December 5, 2021 Stayed at: 49, Loop: BUCKHORN

4

The camp ground was clean, the host was friendly.

JOHN F

Verified

December 5, 2021 Stayed at: 49, Loop: BUCKHORN

4

The camp ground was clean, the host was friendly.

Location Cholla Campground

Address:
28079 N. Az Hwy 188
Roosevelt, AZ, 85545
United States

Elevation: 670 feet

Distance to downtown

7 mi drive to downtown Roosevelt (about 10 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • Maximum stay limit is 14 days within 30 consecutive days on the Tonto National Forest including dispersed areas. During June, July, and August temperatures reach well over 100° and many RV air conditioners cannot keep up. Maximum trailer length is 32'.  Extra (second) vehicle charge of $8 per night is required. An RV towing a car counts as one vehicle and a vehicle pulling a trailer counts as one vehicle. There is a maximum of two vehicles at a single family campsite and four vehicles at a double family campsite. An RV towing a car counts as one vehicle and a vehicle pulling a trailer counts as one vehicle. Fee can be bundled with online reservation or purchased on-site at fee machine. Maximum of 2 vehicles per single campsite and 4 for double campsites.Boat ramps are usable when water elevations are higher then 2,110 feet.Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land.

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Last updated: September 3, 2026

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