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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
Bryant N
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 47 & 48, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Always great and camp hosts are all very nice.
Laura L
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
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
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Very nice CG. Friendly staff. The sites are well spaced and facility very clean.
Raul S
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Campground, bathrooms, showers, and camp hosts were great. Always enjoy camping at Big Lake.
lawrence e
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
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.
Kristine S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
This is a beautiful campground with full hookup sites. The camp hosts are very nice and helpful. We had the best two weeks here! We didn’t want to leave.
Matt A
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
really like the campground. staff were very freindly and hepful. the only negative was the barking dogs. should be a rule that that people must keep there dogs qiet,
Robert P
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 39 & 40, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Clean campsite...great hot showers and super friendly hosts. Close to BigLake and well stocked camp store at the marina.
edie m
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 77 & 78, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
excellent place to get away from the city, camp hosts are very nice and attentive
Ron L
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Great campground with all the necessities. Weather was fantAstic, rained every afternoon.
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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