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Apache Trout Campground

Apache Trout Campground entrance from road
Apache Trout Campground showers
Apache Trout Campground entrance
APACHE TROUT CAMPGROUND dump station
Apache Trout Campground campsite

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

About Apache Trout Campground

Apache Trout Campground is one of five campgrounds at the Big Lake Recreation Area in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and is especially popular for group camping. With boating and fishing facilities and a variety of amenities, Apache Trout is a convenient and comfortable place to stay. Plenty of open space, shaded forests and mountain scenery make for a pleasant outdoor experience.

Number of accommodations: 48

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

48 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 11, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 21 & 22, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 24 & 25, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 26 & 27, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 3 & 4, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 31 & 32, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 34 & 35, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 39 & 40, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 41 & 42, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 43, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 44 & 45, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 46, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 47 & 48, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$105.00
/ per night
🚐 49 & 50, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$105.00
/ per night
🚐 5, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 51, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 52 & 53, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$105.00
/ per night
🚐 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 55, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 56, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 57 & 58, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$105.00
/ per night
🚐 59, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 6 & 7, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 65 & 66, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$105.00
/ per night
🚐 68, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 69, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 70 & 71, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$105.00
/ per night
🚐 72, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 73 & 74, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$105.00
/ per night
🚐 75, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 76, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 77 & 78, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$105.00
/ per night
🚐 79, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 8, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 81 & 82, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$105.00
/ per night
🚐 83, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 84, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 85, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 86, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 9 & 10, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
No Hookups
$250.00
/ per night

Reviews (337)

What Guests Are Saying

Apache Trout Campground consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, and well-maintained facilities. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful setting in the White Mountains, as well as the variety of activities available nearby, such as fishing and hiking. While some guests noted issues with site privacy and the cleanliness of showers, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return frequently.

Review Summary

4.7
337 reviews
5
76.6%
258
4
17.8%
60
3
3.0%
10
2
1.2%
4
1
1.5%
5

Robert M

Verified

July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 68, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

Rangers were great, camp ground we immaculate and quiet for a holiday weekend.

david c

Verified

July 2, 2024 Stayed at: 75, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

4

The campsite was clean well taken care of. But the one way driving situation needs to be rectified. If you’re in the first part of the camp, you have to drive around the whole campsite just to get out. Also we had problems with the smell of the sewer backing up into our trailer not much they can do about it, but it’s just a warning we had to close our sewer and dump every so often to keep the smell out of our trailer.

james k

Verified

June 9, 2024 Stayed at: 69, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

Nice campground

Linda M

Verified

June 6, 2024 Stayed at: 83, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

4

Camp hosts (all 3 teams) were friendly and kept the campground clean and well maintained although there were issues with the women's showers and a water leak that the NGO couldn't seem to fix.

Tony A

Verified

June 4, 2024 Stayed at: 76, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

Great camp hosts. Very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodation.

Hillary J

Verified

June 4, 2024 Stayed at: 81 & 82, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

4

Beautiful weather, kind hosts, clean campground. The only downfall was the location of the fire pits. We were in 81&82. No matter how we parked campers, fire pits are within a couple feet of your camper. My husband hugged the water pole within inches just to have 3 feet from the pit. We kept a hose out.

bill r

Verified

May 31, 2024 Stayed at: 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Campsites clean, hosts helpful and friendly.

Robert C

Verified

May 31, 2024 Stayed at: 76, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

Absolutely one of our favorite campgrounds in North America.

Jim T

Verified

May 30, 2024 Stayed at: 43, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

We appreciated a number of things at Apache Trout campground. One of them being the dish washing sinks at every bath house. We were dry camping so any opportunity to use the water provided was great. We enjoyed the level sites, spaces between non-electric sites, and the bath houses.
One complaint-the unpaved roads resulted in dusty conditions. Most drivers were considerate and drive slowly past our site. A very few, on the other hand, 😠.

Roger C

Verified

May 29, 2024 Stayed at: 83, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

Fishing was great. Very friendly camp hosts.

Location Apache Trout Campground

Address:
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest
Springerville, AZ, 85938
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 33.8689 / -109.417

Elevation: 2760 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY. Double and Group sites: Refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.

General

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.

General

Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.

General

Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.

General

Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

General

Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.

General

Click here for more information on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

General

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

General

This is a high elevation facility: use caution when traveling from lower elevations.

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