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About Cholla Campground
Number of accommodations: 59
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Playground
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- Dump station on site
On Site Services
- Playground
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- Pet friendly
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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.
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
Robert C
VerifiedMarch 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: BUCKHORN
It is expensive relative to what you get for your money compared to most other campgrounds like this.
Robert C
VerifiedMarch 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: BUCKHORN
It is expensive relative to what you get for your money compared to most other campgrounds like this.
Russelyn C
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: TEDDYBEAR
Beautiful campsite close to the lake. Hosts were friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It was quiet. Restrooms were clean, and we were pleasantly surprised to find free showers! We hiked in 6 wilderness areas in 6 days....what more could you want?
Russelyn C
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: TEDDYBEAR
Beautiful campsite close to the lake. Hosts were friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It was quiet. Restrooms were clean, and we were pleasantly surprised to find free showers! We hiked in 6 wilderness areas in 6 days....what more could you want?
Daniel D
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 169, Loop: CANE
This time of year Cholla Campgrounds was beautiful and relaxing. We had a great view of the lake and boats on it. Cost was a pricey for a spot with no hookups, besides water (when available). There were also bathrooms available that were clean and neat. Overall the site was well maintained and we would go back. Roosevelt Dam is a must see. Close by and easily accessible.
Gilbert K
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 169, Loop: CANE
The weather kept us from going. Some family got washed out at a flooded crossing and perished. We will try again another time.
Jonathan H
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: BUCKHORN
We visited Cholla the first week in November and the weather was excellent. The campground was mostly empty and there was almost no-one on the lake. We took the kids out on inflatable boats and hard shell kayaks and the kids had a blast. The solar showers cool of in the evening time so get your shower in while it is still daylight. The kids had fun at the playground and the hosts were excellent. We were the first ones to use the new reservation system. Only improvement I would say is recreation.gov needs a map of the campsite locations so it is easier to tell which camp site is which when you want to reserve multiple for a large group. The wife and I ended up driving up the week before to scout out potential sites where we would all fit. During our scouting trip we say a float plane doing touch and go's on the lake. It was a lot of fun.
Daniel D
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 169, Loop: CANE
This time of year Cholla Campgrounds was beautiful and relaxing. We had a great view of the lake and boats on it. Cost was a pricey for a spot with no hookups, besides water (when available). There were also bathrooms available that were clean and neat. Overall the site was well maintained and we would go back. Roosevelt Dam is a must see. Close by and easily accessible.
Gilbert K
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 169, Loop: CANE
The weather kept us from going. Some family got washed out at a flooded crossing and perished. We will try again another time.
Jonathan H
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: BUCKHORN
We visited Cholla the first week in November and the weather was excellent. The campground was mostly empty and there was almost no-one on the lake. We took the kids out on inflatable boats and hard shell kayaks and the kids had a blast. The solar showers cool of in the evening time so get your shower in while it is still daylight. The kids had fun at the playground and the hosts were excellent. We were the first ones to use the new reservation system. Only improvement I would say is recreation.gov needs a map of the campsite locations so it is easier to tell which camp site is which when you want to reserve multiple for a large group. The wife and I ended up driving up the week before to scout out potential sites where we would all fit. During our scouting trip we say a float plane doing touch and go's on the lake. It was a lot of fun.
Location Cholla Campground
Address:
28079 N. Az Hwy 188
Roosevelt, AZ, 85545
United States
Cholla Campground is 5 miles north of Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn right and follow State Hwy. 188 south for 28 miles to the site. From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 across the bridge for 6 miles to the site.
Elevation: 670 feet
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
