Apache Trout Campground entrance from road
Apache Trout Campground showers
Apache Trout Campground entrance
APACHE TROUT CAMPGROUND dump station
Apache Trout Campground campsite

Featured amenities

Showers Showers

Available sites

48 total sites

About Apache Trout Campground

Apache Trout Campground is one of five campgrounds at the Big Lake Recreation Area in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and is especially popular for group camping. With boating and fishing facilities and a variety of amenities, Apache Trout is a convenient and comfortable place to stay. Plenty of open space, shaded forests and mountain scenery make for a pleasant outdoor experience.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 18 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

48 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 11, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 21 & 22, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 24 & 25, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 26 & 27, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 28, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 35 ft · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 35 ft · Gravel
🚐 3 & 4, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 30, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 35 ft · Gravel
🚐 31 & 32, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 33, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 34 & 35, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 36, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 37, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 38, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 27 ft · Gravel
🚐 39 & 40, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 41 & 42, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 43, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 44 & 45, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 46, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 18 ft
🚐 47 & 48, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 16 ft
🚐 49 & 50, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 5, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 51, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 54 × 28 ft
🚐 52 & 53, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 18 ft
🚐 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 28 ft
🚐 55, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 56 × 24 ft
🚐 56, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 51 × 18 ft
🚐 57 & 58, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 20 ft
🚐 59, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 18 ft
🚐 6 & 7, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 65 & 66, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 16 ft
🚐 68, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 56 × 20 ft
🚐 69, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 20 ft
🚐 70 & 71, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 18 ft
🚐 72, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 20 ft
🚐 73 & 74, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 16 ft
🚐 75, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 20 ft
🚐 76, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 18 ft
🚐 77 & 78, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 16 ft
🚐 79, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 20 ft
🚐 8, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 81 & 82, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 16 ft
🚐 83, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 20 ft
🚐 84, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 20 ft
🚐 85, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 24 ft
🚐 86, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 20 ft
🚐 9 & 10, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 16 ft · Gravel

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.

Review Summary

4.7
448 reviews
5
78.3%
351
4
15.4%
69
3
3.1%
14
2
1.6%
7
1
1.6%
7

Roger C

Verified

May 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Had a wonderful time. I enjoyed fishing and my son did some exploring.

Tom B

Verified

May 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Beautiful, well kept campground. Can't say enough about how great the hosts were.

bill r

Verified

March 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Despite the fact that the camp hosts were hampered by lack of protection by Law Enforcement, they were able to keep things under control by displaying a professional yet firm customer service attitude. The sites and service areas were spotless. Sadly, they said they would not be coming back the following year (2021) due to lack of support and communication from their management.

James S

Verified

September 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

4

Camp hosts are very friendly and professional. Campsites are very nice. We stay there more than once per year.

Gerald W

Verified

September 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

Nice campsite! Covid restrictions were in place making it a little different as far as facilities but a really good experience!

Robert B

Verified

September 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

5

We really enjoyed our stay. The area is absolutely beautiful and we saw quite a bit of wildlife while at our campsite. The campground is well maintained and we plan to return.

Christina W

Verified

September 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Wish the showers would have been open or that i would have been notified prior to arrival, otherwise it was great

Davalee N

Verified

September 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Excellent experience. Although group campsite area shut down, the rest were open. Nice, large sites with great tables and fire rings. Bathrooms clean but showers shut down due to Covid concerns. Hosts very welcoming.

Lance W

Verified

September 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 49 & 50, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Very friendly staff, clean amenities, unfortunately the showers weren't open due to the corona virus! Will be back again.

Lawrence P

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 47 & 48, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

5

Great facilities. Outstanding park hosts and rangers. Very helpful in all respects. First visit and we will be back.

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.

Nearest town

Springerville, AZ - 28 mi

About 44 min to downtown

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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