About Apache Trout Campground
Number of accommodations: 48
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Deb D
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 73 & 74, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
The campground is remote, but sites are well spaced, and the staff at this site is excellent. Very helpful. We weren't fortunate enough to catch any fish in Big Lake, but we did see Elk, Deer and wild horses in the surrounding woods. it is a beautiful location.
Sammi W
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 77 & 78, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Sites spaced far apart. Very remote with beautiful landscape.
george p
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Great campground host.
LINDA W
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Restrooms and showers cleaner than any I have ever experienced across the whole country!! Sites clean, miscellaneous trash picked up. Bear resistant dumpsters or those not are locked at 7pm, great!! Host very friendly and helpful and still enforcing the rules. Only issue I have is that Bull Thistle, a non-native, noxious weed for the state of AZ is spreading a whole lot. It needs to be dug out below the root crown yearly before it flowers each ongoing year otherwise IT WILL TAKE OVER THE CAMPGROUND. Believe me, walking through an area of bull thistle is not a pleasant experience. Both RRMA and the FS should be tackling this problem because once you have it at the seemingly innocuous level it is now, it will not go away and now requires removal every single year.
mark s
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 57 & 58, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Our site was perfect! It was very clean and everything worked just great. The bathrooms and showers were super clean and convenient, and the camp hosts were great! Can't wait to go back!
sally a
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
This is the nicest campground in AZ! The location is beautiful and the campground facilities are clean and well maintained. The staff and hosts were friendly and helpful. Will definitely visit again soon!
Muriel R
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 52 & 53, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Beautiful campground. Very peaceful. I love that you’re not right on top of each other. Clean bathrooms. Wonderful hosts. We came in on a Sunday for two nights.
Wayne D
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
All of the camp hosts were exceptionally helpful and friendly. The site and facilities were very clean and well maintained. The only issue that begs consideration is the placement of the fire rings in some of the double sites that are placed so close to the users trailers that they are unusable as well as the sewer dumps that end up being in the sitting/personal area of the rv they are sharing the double site with.
Samantha P
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Kind and helpful staff, well maintained facilities & gorgeous surroundings. Can’t wait to be back
ALFREDO C
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 57 & 58, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Our visit as always was GREAT! We have traveled to AZ wanting to rest, relax, and fish; well we did. The sites are large and the best part is the restrooms are very well-kept by the Camp Hosts. Our friend skunk Mrs Flower visited a couple of times which didn't help, but we realized it is her home. Our favorite place to camp Big Lake, AZ. We will continue to trade the 6 hours from Texas anytime :)
Location Apache Trout Campground
Address:
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest
Springerville, AZ, 85938
United States
From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 miles to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 miles to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 3 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.8689 / -109.417
Elevation: 2760 feet
Policies & Rules
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Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY. Double and Group sites: Refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits. |
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FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site. |
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Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park. |
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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. |
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Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information. |
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Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details. |
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Click here for more information on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest |
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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. |
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This is a high elevation facility: use caution when traveling from lower elevations. |
