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About Apache Trout Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- 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
Roary M
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Beautiful campground, clean, nice large spots, clean facilities. This is one of our favorite campgrounds. The only slight negative point is no cell service in the campground. You can get service if need be just done the road less than a mile.
Theresa O
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
The staff was absolutely awesome. Reserving a spot at Big Lake is very difficult. However when we got to the site the staff helped us extend our stay from two nights to seven nights. They are friendly, helpful and super courteous.
Steve B
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 72, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Camp host very friendly and helpful..... Restrooms very clean
Roxane B
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Great stay near Big Lake. The campgrounds were very clean and the camp hosts were friendly and helpful. My site was next to the bathrooms but there were enough trees between the site and the building that I didn't see or hear any of the foot traffic to/from the facilities (which were also very clean and fresh). The only drawback was the proximity of the site to the loop road so traffic felt right in my campsite, but this is a personal preference and others might not mind camping so close to the road. The campground had excellent signage, trash disposal was easy to find, and dump stations were available. Definitely a quiet and peaceful place to stay! BTW there is no cell service near Big Lake but Starlink was working well.
James P
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 73 & 74, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Had a great 3 days. FHU, Satellite reception. Camp hosts were fantastic. Clean sites. Only downer, no cell reception.
Tony F
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Top to bottom one of the best places to visit. The camphost are all outstanding people and by the time you leave it's like you're saying goodbye to really close friends or family. They are quick checking you in and they never bother anyone unless you need help with something. The facilities are clean and having the restrooms and showers available makes it really nice. We love the fact that if the spot is ready no matter what time we arrive, they check us in and we're good to go.
Kate W
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 65 & 66, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
The campground was beautiful and well-maintained. Our site was just a short walk to the lake. Full hookups were a major bonus. I'm pretty sure I could live there, if they'd let me. The campground staff were lovely and helpful.
Cynthia J
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Typically, I rate this CG 5 stars. This year I could only give 4 stars because of the ridiculous amount of road potholes throughout Apache Trout CG. A small pothole here or there is one thing, the amount and condition of some of the potholes is a huge problem. I know, I know, Arizona got a lot of rain this year, no excuse for failing to properly care for the CG road.
Cynthia N
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 77 & 78, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Love the full hook ups. All the camp hosts are super nice and helpful. The roads need to be grated though huge holes hard driving through with our motor home. You should make more places with full hook up. Love the camp ground always clean no issues with rowdy people.
Steve G
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 73 & 74, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Beautiful, clean, and well kept park. This is our go to camp at least twice every summer. All camp hosts are friendly and accommodating. A special shout out to camp hosts Mark and Lisa. Can’t wait for next year
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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