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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
Thomas H
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 52 & 53, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Camping sites are always clean upon arrival. Staff members are friendly and very helpful.
Rich T
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Site was clean and fairly level. Camp host were very nice . LAke was quite a bit lower than expected. But starting to enter monsoon season.
james k
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Ok
Ann Janette A
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Apache Trout Campground is a great place to stay! We go 2-3 times a year for a two week stay. We go fishing at Big Lake, West & East Fork River (all close to campground). We go kayaking at lake and bike riding around the campground! Camp Hosts are friendly, they keep the campground well managed and keep bathrooms clean. There is also lots of wildlife to see and the weather is just right! Definitely recommend Apache Trout Campground for anyone who loves nature & the outdoors!
Kellie S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
The campsite was spacious but there was not much shade. It looked like larger trees had been taken out and seedlings were planted instead. The campground was very nice overall. Clean and quiet. Bathroom and shower facilities were also clean and well kept. The lake was a short drive away.
Alicia P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Alicia P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Alicia P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Alicia P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Denise H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
The camp hosts are kind and helpful. The grounds are well maintained and kept clean. Being able to buy ice at the campground is a plus. Having hot water to wash dishes in a dedicated sink is convenient. Having a shower is also great. The bathrooms are cleaned daily, however, the showers could use a really deep cleaning. Often, the same clumps of hair would be there for multiple days, and the shower walls need a good scrubbing.
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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