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
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- 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
Robin W
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 185, Loop: Mesquite
The camp grounds were nice and clean. Camp host was helpful. But all 3 restrooms were close for remodeling when you pay for facilities they should work they could have remodeled 2 and left one working instead of having to use nasty j Johns! And why no showers?
Robin W
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 175, Loop: Mesquite
Camp grounds were nice and clean some near water but no beach area so mostly for boating at this campground
Robin W
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 185, Loop: Mesquite
The camp grounds were nice and clean. Camp host was helpful. But all 3 restrooms were close for remodeling when you pay for facilities they should work they could have remodeled 2 and left one working instead of having to use nasty j Johns! And why no showers?
Robin W
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 175, Loop: Mesquite
Camp grounds were nice and clean some near water but no beach area so mostly for boating at this campground
Sean M
VerifiedMarch 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 201, Loop: Mesquite
Very clean and tidy campground with fantastic views of the lake and the mountains on all sides. All the stores in Globe said they are usually sold out of firewood, so if you want to have a fire, you may need to stop and get some wood before you get to Globe. The campground manager was very helpful when we had some confusion about which side of the post was our site
Sean M
VerifiedMarch 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 201, Loop: Mesquite
Very clean and tidy campground with fantastic views of the lake and the mountains on all sides. All the stores in Globe said they are usually sold out of firewood, so if you want to have a fire, you may need to stop and get some wood before you get to Globe. The campground manager was very helpful when we had some confusion about which side of the post was our site
ron b
VerifiedMarch 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 205, Loop: Mesquite
14 day stay spot 205-for the most part it was ok however this location has poor to no mobile data signal. while we were there construction began on demolishing the bathrooms (flushing toilets, sinks) and brought in porta potties. Handicappers BEWARE! water was still avail. also sealing cracks in road system throughout area. maybe getting ready to repave campgrounds which will bring in more construction noise and tar/oil smell? not a big fan of that. however nights were quiet . By the way mouse proof your camping equipment and vehicles, they everywhere there and like nesting in and eating electrical wiring.
ron b
VerifiedMarch 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 205, Loop: Mesquite
14 day stay spot 205-for the most part it was ok however this location has poor to no mobile data signal. while we were there construction began on demolishing the bathrooms (flushing toilets, sinks) and brought in porta potties. Handicappers BEWARE! water was still avail. also sealing cracks in road system throughout area. maybe getting ready to repave campgrounds which will bring in more construction noise and tar/oil smell? not a big fan of that. however nights were quiet . By the way mouse proof your camping equipment and vehicles, they everywhere there and like nesting in and eating electrical wiring.
LeighAnn H
VerifiedMarch 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 195, Loop: Mesquite
Nice campground with few people while cool at the lake. But for some unknown reson the USFS is in the process of doing away with flush toilets there and they moved in portable outhouses while we were there . Apparently there will be vault toilets instead and no water system. Which makes you wonder what exactly the campground fees are paying for besides the reservation system..
However there are marvelous birds, it does not take long to get to the boyce thomspon arboretum and to Globe and Payson, and the lake is nice in winter with no one on it.
LeighAnn H
VerifiedMarch 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 195, Loop: Mesquite
Nice campground with few people while cool at the lake. But for some unknown reson the USFS is in the process of doing away with flush toilets there and they moved in portable outhouses while we were there . Apparently there will be vault toilets instead and no water system. Which makes you wonder what exactly the campground fees are paying for besides the reservation system..
However there are marvelous birds, it does not take long to get to the boyce thomspon arboretum and to Globe and Payson, and the lake is nice in winter with no one on it.
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
