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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
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Jul
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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

Cheyenne A

Verified

July 23, 2021 Stayed at: 37, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

The scenery was very beautiful and the people who ran the camp were so welcoming and attentive! I would definitely like to comeback soon!

Jadie P

Verified

July 22, 2021 Stayed at: 23, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Love this camp ground!!!

Thomas V

Verified

July 21, 2021 Stayed at: 86, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

4

Beautiful campground. Well kept

Dennis D

Verified

July 21, 2021 Stayed at: 49 & 50, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

All the camp host's went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Several times they came by our site to make sure all was good. As always a great time. Fishing was outstanding. Took several drives and viewed a number of animals. Rained almost every day that kept things cooler.
We always look forward to our yearly family trips to Apache Trout and Big Lake AZ.

Jerry C

Verified

July 19, 2021 Stayed at: 84, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

4

my only negative was the sewer was so far behind the trailer I had to use 3 hoses to reach it. Site # 84. other than that everything was good.

david d

Verified

July 19, 2021 Stayed at: 57 & 58, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Wish we could have had a campfire but we totally understand why we couldn’t.

John T

Verified

July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Pristine camp ground. Friendly and helpful camp hosts. The cell coverage was not that great. It's a great lake and campground for the avid fishing folks.

Gerald W

Verified

July 7, 2021 Stayed at: 46, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

3

Our stay was shortened to a single night!
Never got out of campsite due to fires

james k

Verified

July 5, 2021 Stayed at: 76, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

4

Visit canceled due to fire restrictions

Lou P

Verified

July 2, 2021 Stayed at: 65 & 66, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

We come back year after year. The past 3 years we moved up from tent camping to camping in a trailer.
Never did we say, we didn’t enjoy our time no matter which style of camping it was.
Looking forward to the next time we can get back to Big Lake and Apache Trout campgrounds!
Thank you Lou & Kim Pernatozzi.

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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