About Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)
Number of accommodations: 20
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2026 Season availability
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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
Caitlin G
VerifiedMarch 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 189, Loop: Mesquite
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Caitlin G
VerifiedMarch 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 189, Loop: Mesquite
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Kelly C
VerifiedMarch 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 203, Loop: Mesquite
Camped in spot 203. It is the last spot in the campground closest to the lake right by the boat ramp. We loved the views our kids had a great time running up and down to the lake.
We brought our side-by-side and there were lots of roads to explore beautiful Arizona.
Spring Creek Store is located very close by and had anything we could need including an ice cream counter.
We never went into any of the bathrooms at the campground nor did we talk to the host. We saw him drive-by a couple times.
This campground would be great for two groups camping together because you could pull in opposite directions and then open up your RV towards each other.
We will definitely camp there again.
Kelly C
VerifiedMarch 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 203, Loop: Mesquite
Camped in spot 203. It is the last spot in the campground closest to the lake right by the boat ramp. We loved the views our kids had a great time running up and down to the lake.
We brought our side-by-side and there were lots of roads to explore beautiful Arizona.
Spring Creek Store is located very close by and had anything we could need including an ice cream counter.
We never went into any of the bathrooms at the campground nor did we talk to the host. We saw him drive-by a couple times.
This campground would be great for two groups camping together because you could pull in opposite directions and then open up your RV towards each other.
We will definitely camp there again.
Maxwell M
VerifiedMarch 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 185, Loop: Mesquite
small spaces, tightly packed campground in the middle of a huge area of open wilderness. doesn’t really make sense to me
Maxwell M
VerifiedMarch 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 185, Loop: Mesquite
small spaces, tightly packed campground in the middle of a huge area of open wilderness. doesn’t really make sense to me
Thomas M
VerifiedMarch 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 169, Loop: Mesquite
The campground itself was quite nice, the sites pretty spacious, level, and clean. The main camp is loop right next to a boat ramp. We stayed at the beginning of March and in mid week the campground was quite empty. This changed around the weekend, when a lot of boaters showed up to camp. Note that due to lack of utilities, there's a lot of generator noise with a couple running all night. Not all the generators were campground friendly, some were contractor type which are not designed to be quiet. We also found a lot of the weekenders were more "gregarious" so what starts as a quiet campground mid week, become more "social" on the weekends. If you are coming to this somewhat remote campground for peace and quiet, do so off season, and away from the weekends. I can only imagine what it's like at peak season. The boat ramp can be busy with people coming and going even fairly late, which makes for more traffic noise than expected from such a remote location. This is not a complaint or judgement of my fellow campers who came to have fun and enjoy the company of others, just something to be aware of. We came here to explore the nearby native ruins and for me to do some stargazing away from city lights. Once everyone went to be and turned off their lights, the park was quite dark. The wonderful Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings are a short drive away and are a must see.
Thomas M
VerifiedMarch 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 169, Loop: Mesquite
The campground itself was quite nice, the sites pretty spacious, level, and clean. The main camp is loop right next to a boat ramp. We stayed at the beginning of March and in mid week the campground was quite empty. This changed around the weekend, when a lot of boaters showed up to camp. Note that due to lack of utilities, there's a lot of generator noise with a couple running all night. Not all the generators were campground friendly, some were contractor type which are not designed to be quiet. We also found a lot of the weekenders were more "gregarious" so what starts as a quiet campground mid week, become more "social" on the weekends. If you are coming to this somewhat remote campground for peace and quiet, do so off season, and away from the weekends. I can only imagine what it's like at peak season. The boat ramp can be busy with people coming and going even fairly late, which makes for more traffic noise than expected from such a remote location. This is not a complaint or judgement of my fellow campers who came to have fun and enjoy the company of others, just something to be aware of. We came here to explore the nearby native ruins and for me to do some stargazing away from city lights. Once everyone went to be and turned off their lights, the park was quite dark. The wonderful Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings are a short drive away and are a must see.
Karen B
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 185, Loop: Mesquite
We understand that during the pandemic cleaning is curtailed here but the restrooms were filthy. Someone dumped something gross in the sink and it was just left there for days. Dogs visiting the campsites were not picked up after.
It is an interesting area. I think we were hoping for a little more distance or privacy from neighbors. It is our first visit to the area.
Karen B
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 185, Loop: Mesquite
We understand that during the pandemic cleaning is curtailed here but the restrooms were filthy. Someone dumped something gross in the sink and it was just left there for days. Dogs visiting the campsites were not picked up after.
It is an interesting area. I think we were hoping for a little more distance or privacy from neighbors. It is our first visit to the area.
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
