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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
Linda L
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
I go every year and every year it is excellent. The campgrounds are always clean and the camp hosts are so kind and helpful. I would recommend this campground to everyone.
cheryl m
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Clean and quiet campgrounds. Close to the lake and so many hiking trails. We will be back many times!!
Jesika L
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 6 & 7, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Wonderful campground! This is one of our favorite places to cool off during the Arizona summer. Tucked in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near Big Lake, it's peaceful, scenic, and full of tall pines and aspens. There are a lot of downed trees, but we were happy to see new ones being planted.
The campground is clean and well maintained. Restrooms were tidy, and the showers were adequate—nothing fancy, but they got the job done. Campsites are spacious with plenty of room for trailers or RVs. Picnic tables, fire rings, and hookups were all in good shape.
The camp hosts were fabulous. Friendly, helpful, and clearly proud of the campground. Their presence made the experience feel even more inviting.
Richard A
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 86, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Campground and restrooms are always clean. They have cut down a lot of trees since we were there last year. That was a surprise but still perfect.
Stephen T
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
This is a very nice campground. Wish it had cell phone and internet service. Not needed for streaming or emails. More and more people depend on this for emergencies with family or alarm companies.
Jason D
August 13, 2025
Great site if you have a lot of people.
Dan C
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 39 & 40, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
This place is great. Much to do on the lake, and the camp store has everything one could possibly want. Will return again this year before they close for the season.
Maryann K
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Unfortunately most of the trees were gone. Not much shade. Showers however are nice.
Phil A
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Phil A
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
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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