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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
Ethan J
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
While I loved the area surrounding the campground the actual campground itself was not as enjoyable. The campsites were fairly close to one another with little privacy, the bathrooms/showers were not as clean as I would have liked, and we had a number of noisy neighbors next door while we were there. I will definitely be back to this area but I don't know that I would come back to this specific campground.
Daniel P
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 57 & 58, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Very nice campground. I have stayed here multiple times and always have the same experience. The camp host are always very nice and available. The area has plenty of things to do and see within an hours drive. Campgrounds are well maintained and clean. I will be back!
Mitchell S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
This was our 10th visit to this location (Apache Trout) and one of the best. Besides good weather, the Camp Hosts, Pat & Darci Hofman and Cory Hanes) were the very BEST Camp Hosts we've encountered in 21 years of staying at State and Federal RV parks. These folks were genuinely friendly and helpful in so many ways. To have Camp Hosts like these folks can elevate a good trip to a wonderful experience. Apache Trout is a wonderful campsite, and these Camp Hosts made it much more pleasant and enjoyable.
Eduard B
VerifiedDecember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Sites are to expensive, No privacy, To many people withs dogs that don't use leashes. I will never return
Bob W
VerifiedDecember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Gravel bike riding
Scott K
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
We try to book reservations at this campsite as often as possible, and we visited 4 times last year. The campgrounds are always clean and everything functions as intended. The staff is courteous, professional, and friendly. We see some of the same staff members every year and look forward to meeting the new ones. This campgrounds should be a model for others.
Marty M
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Don't camp near any of the group campsites on a weekend day...
Robert H
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
The host were very nice , informative and helpful. The grounds were kept nice. would recommend to anyone.
Charles R
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
As always a pleasant experience there
K Michelle S
VerifiedMay 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
A beautiful campground in the Aspens and Pines by Big Lake. Bathrooms and showers are a nice plus. This campground is very busy. I believe all the full hook up sites were occupied, but we were able to reserve a non-hook up site roughly a week prior to our trip (only stayed 1 night) and at that time there were about sites 4 left. We did not use the RV dump, but that is always very helpful to have available. The operators were friendly.
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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