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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

Ernie N

Verified

August 25, 2022 Stayed at: 36, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

The hosts at this campground were excellent and very attentive. When a full hook-up site became available, they always offered for us to move if we wanted. The campground washrooms and showers were very clean. The one thing to be aware of is the cell service there is non-existent. They have a rock at the bottom of the road that you can send a text from, but just basic texts seem to work.

sot S

Verified

August 19, 2022 Stayed at: 79, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

Great facilities and excellent staff!

Gerald C

Verified

August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 73 & 74, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

Love this camping area. The hosts are incredible and are very helpful if you need them for anything. Sites are great with tons of recreational activities!!

Craig L

Verified

August 13, 2022 Stayed at: 77 & 78, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

This campground is clean, well maintained, easy to access and easy to use. The camp hosts are the very best. They are so kind, helpful and fun! We love this campground and come back almost every year.

Bryant N

Verified

August 12, 2022 Stayed at: 47 & 48, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Always great and camp hosts are all very nice.

Carl C

Verified

August 12, 2022 Stayed at: 30, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Awesome!

Laura L

Verified

August 5, 2022 Stayed at: 46, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

The people at the check-in at the campground were awesome. They were friendly and always willing to help. They knew just where to send us to get cell service, which is not readily available at the lake. They were also helpful with information about the surrounding area.

Dave H

Verified

August 4, 2022 Stayed at: 56, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Very nice CG. Friendly staff. The sites are well spaced and facility very clean.

Raul S

Verified

August 2, 2022 Stayed at: 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Campground, bathrooms, showers, and camp hosts were great. Always enjoy camping at Big Lake.

lawrence e

Verified

August 1, 2022 Stayed at: 59, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Great campground easy to back in most sites. Some sites are full hookup rest are dry camping. Water and dump facilities are just outside the entrance. The campground hosts are a big part of this great experience. Very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommended this campground.

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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