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About Apache Trout Campground
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (448)
What Guests Are Saying
Apache Trout Campground is a well-maintained, beautiful location with friendly and helpful hosts, making it a favorite for annual trips among many campers. The facilities, including clean bathrooms and the proximity to Big Lake, enhance the camping experience, while the spacious group sites cater well to families and friends. Some minor inconveniences, such as locked showers at night and occasional noise from neighboring campers, have been noted, but overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment and excellent service.
What Guests Are Saying
Apache Trout Campground is a well-maintained, beautiful location with friendly and helpful hosts, making it a favorite for annual trips among many campers. The facilities, including clean bathrooms and the proximity to Big Lake, enhance the camping experience, while the spacious group sites cater well to families and friends. Some minor inconveniences, such as locked showers at night and occasional noise from neighboring campers, have been noted, but overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment and excellent service.
Review Summary
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!
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.
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 :)
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
Kristine S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
We love camping here! The camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. The sites are large and there is lots of space between campers. Love that there are full hook-ups so that we are able to enjoy a full 2-weeks there. This is our go to place in the summer
Lisa R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
This campground is an absolute gem in the Big Lake area, easily accommodating large rigs among many spacious sites. The camp hosts are equally very friendly and maintain the campground splendidly.
Sherrie M
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Staying at Apache Lake campground was fun. Just a heads up if you have two vehicles, you have to pay an extra fifteen dollars a night for your vehicle. I feel like this should be part of the contract when you rent the space for 13 days. This was not discussed with us when we made the reservations. I still give it a four star even though they had this small issue.
JEAN MARC L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Hosts were friendly. Bathrooms and showers were kept clean. It would be an improvement if soap was available in the washroom.
Roger W B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
The staff were very friendly and helpful. However, I have a problem with the Apache/Sitgraves National forest. I have stayed in space 84 3 times in the last 2 years and the fire pit is still damaged. It needs to be repaired or replaced. The fire pit needs to be moved 4-6 ft to the northeast as it is too close to the RV for use. It would damage the RV.
Location & Directions for Apache Trout Campground
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, Springerville, AZ 85938 United States
Elevation: 2,760 ft
Getting There
From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 mi to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 mi to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 3 mi.
Highway access
Apache Trout Campground is accessible via Highway 260, which is approximately 25 miles to the west, and Highway 273, which is about 19 miles to the south.
Policies & Rules
General
- Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY. Double and Group sites: Refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.
- FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
- Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
- 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.
- Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
- Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.
- Click here for more information on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- 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.
- This is a high elevation facility: use caution when traveling from lower elevations.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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