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48 total sitesAbout Apache Trout Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Joseph M
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
the entire campground is very well maintained. Camp hosts do an excellent job. Although paved, the road leading thru the recreation area to the campground is a little bumpy with pot holes.
KATHY G
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 65 & 66, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
WE STAYED IN A GROUP COMMON SPACES 65-66. HOSTS AS ALWAYS ARE GREAT AND AGAIN AS ALLWAYS CAMPGROUND WAS VERY CLEAN. ONLY REASON FOR 4 STARS WAS THE WATER HOOKUP FOR #65 WAS BROKEN AND THAT IS THE LARGER OF THE 2 SPACES. IT REQUIRED ME TO RUN AN EXTRA WATER HOSE TO SPACE 66 WHICH LUCKILY I HAD. JUST HOPE UNTIL IT GETS FIXED THE NEXT GROUP HAS LONG ENOUGH HOSES AND IF THERE ARE 2 TRAILERS A DUPLEX CONNECTOR OR 1 OF THE TRAILERS OR RV's MAY NOT HAVE WATER. SMALL PROBLEM AND IM SURE THE CAMP HOSTS ARE DOING THERE BEST TO REMEDY. OTHER THAN THAT LOVE THIS PLACE AND THE HOSTS.
Kevin B
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Fantastic facilities, campgrounds, employees, everything we could hope for to have a wonderful week.
Curtis C
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 24 & 25, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
We stay here every year as it’s my all time favorite camp ground. This latest visit was no exception. Phenomenal!
Marjorie N
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 49 & 50, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Great campground.
Ron P
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Beautiful, quiet and clean. Really an enjoyable experience
Scott S
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Very clean. Friendly staff
Joseph M
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Water filling station needs to be upgraded/fixed with working valves, hoses, etc.
Too much water is spilled to the ground from "leaks".
Camp hosts Mark and Lisa are awesome!!!!!!!!
Helpful, courteous, professional, personable, etc................
Kevin C
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 41 & 42, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
The camp hosts as always were great. The campgrounds over the years has continued to need maintenance/repairs in the showers.
Vance J
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Campgrounds were beautiful and well kept. The staff (Apache trout site) was amazing. Already planning a return trip.
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