About Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)
Number of accommodations: 20
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2026 Season availability
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- Restrooms
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- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp
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Reviews (88)
What Guests Are Saying
Schoolhouse Campground offers clean, level sites and a quiet atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for campers. The friendly and welcoming camp host, Jim, enhances the experience, particularly for solo campers. Additionally, the campground's proximity to Tonto National Monument adds to its appeal.
What Guests Are Saying
Schoolhouse Campground offers clean, level sites and a quiet atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for campers. The friendly and welcoming camp host, Jim, enhances the experience, particularly for solo campers. Additionally, the campground's proximity to Tonto National Monument adds to its appeal.
Review Summary
John G
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 205, Loop: Mesquite
No issues at all.
John G
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 205, Loop: Mesquite
No issues at all.
Danielle W
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 181, Loop: Mesquite
The campsite views were absolutely stunning. The tent sites are very large and perfect for setting up multiple tents.
Danielle W
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 181, Loop: Mesquite
The campsite views were absolutely stunning. The tent sites are very large and perfect for setting up multiple tents.
William P
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 169, Loop: Mesquite
Level parking space. Plenty of room between sites. Easy pull-through. Friendly campers.
William P
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 169, Loop: Mesquite
Level parking space. Plenty of room between sites. Easy pull-through. Friendly campers.
chris m
VerifiedMarch 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 171, Loop: Mesquite
Felt very unsafe, no park police or armed enforcement rangers. Bullet ridden signs tells me you have a serious crime problem. Visitor center only open 3 days a week, and closes for lunch when open. They have a neon open sign that stays on 24/7, even when closed. Need to bring a flashlight to visitor center to see exhibits due to lights burned out. Schoolhouse ranger station boarded up and abandoned, very sad. As are 164 of the 206 camp sites. Just abandoned and returning to nature. Camp host at Schoolhouse did next to nothing during our 6 days. Only saw her pick up trash once. Constantly let her dog wander the campground, day and night. She had guests over several days and was busy all day entertaining them so I thought maybe she was on PTO. She never even put a reserved sign on our post. Lots of trash in bushes. Lots of overgrown bushes and trees, to the point of not being able to use sidewalks. People were illegally parked and camping in boat ramp area, no one ever did anything about it. No tickets issued. We could have camped for free because no one was checking anything. I am told that in last few years multiple people have left but they were never replaced. USAJobs.gov shows no open paid positions for Tonto. Place could be nicer and have more campers, it's like you've stopped caring. Should turn it over to the state, they at least staff their parks. Even though they too have gotten rid of their park police. After schoolhouse we went over to Chipmunk loop at Windy Hill. Felt unsafe there too, but clean, landscaping taken care of. And the camp host Dave was constantly working, walking around checking on things, talking to campers. Very different.
chris m
VerifiedMarch 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 171, Loop: Mesquite
Felt very unsafe, no park police or armed enforcement rangers. Bullet ridden signs tells me you have a serious crime problem. Visitor center only open 3 days a week, and closes for lunch when open. They have a neon open sign that stays on 24/7, even when closed. Need to bring a flashlight to visitor center to see exhibits due to lights burned out. Schoolhouse ranger station boarded up and abandoned, very sad. As are 164 of the 206 camp sites. Just abandoned and returning to nature. Camp host at Schoolhouse did next to nothing during our 6 days. Only saw her pick up trash once. Constantly let her dog wander the campground, day and night. She had guests over several days and was busy all day entertaining them so I thought maybe she was on PTO. She never even put a reserved sign on our post. Lots of trash in bushes. Lots of overgrown bushes and trees, to the point of not being able to use sidewalks. People were illegally parked and camping in boat ramp area, no one ever did anything about it. No tickets issued. We could have camped for free because no one was checking anything. I am told that in last few years multiple people have left but they were never replaced. USAJobs.gov shows no open paid positions for Tonto. Place could be nicer and have more campers, it's like you've stopped caring. Should turn it over to the state, they at least staff their parks. Even though they too have gotten rid of their park police. After schoolhouse we went over to Chipmunk loop at Windy Hill. Felt unsafe there too, but clean, landscaping taken care of. And the camp host Dave was constantly working, walking around checking on things, talking to campers. Very different.
Pamela B
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 205, Loop: Mesquite
We loved that is was quiet, we like seclusion when we camp. The lake views are beautiful! Be prepared for a true boondock experience because there are no hook ups or water facilities.
Pamela B
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 205, Loop: Mesquite
We loved that is was quiet, we like seclusion when we camp. The lake views are beautiful! Be prepared for a true boondock experience because there are no hook ups or water facilities.
Location Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)
Address:
28079 N. Az Hwy 188
Roosevelt, AZ, 85545
United States
This site is located 11 miles south of the historic Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take the State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to the junction with State Hwy. 88. Continue on State Hwy. 88 south for 8 miles to Forest Road (FR) 447/Schoolhouse Recreation Site. Turn left and continue for 4 miles to the site.
From Globe: area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 20 miles to its junction with Forest Road (FR) 447/Schoolhouse Recreation Site, turn right and continue for 4 miles to the site.
The campground is accessible via State Highway 87 (Beeline Highway) approximately 60 miles south of the junction with State Highway 88, and State Highway 188 is approximately 20 miles away from the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.6502 / -111.012
Elevation: 664 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Amenities
- The adjacent boating site offers a paved boat launch ramp and courtesy dock when water levels are above 2,110 feet.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
