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48 total sitesAbout Apache Trout Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- 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
David A
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Everything was perfect including the weather. We will be back👍
Robert M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Great place to stay the camp hosts were very helpfull and friendly
Jerry B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Was a great 2-week stay, super quiet and all campgrounds we're kept clean! Planning a 2-week visit next year
Joan C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Spacious sites, great hosts, clean bathrooms.
Love this area!
The lake was full of green algae, unfortunately the fishing wasn’t great but the weather was. Rained everyday.
robert s
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 70 & 71, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Don't tell anyone about this wonderful place, or everyone will want to come here and probably want to change it. My wife and I love it and have been coming here for years to get away from the world. NO CELL SERVICE!! This is great. We get back to what life should be and was. Simple. Very little AM radio which is nice, relax and play board games and cards. Kind of like Mayberry. If you need "civilization" go to the marina store or go into Eager, Springville or Greer. Its a nice drive. Its funny to see people on the Verizon rock trying to get a cell signal. If you cant handle no service, DONT COME. You don't deserve this enchanted place.
Larry R
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
One of our favorite places to visit
Catherine D
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 31 & 32, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Nice hot showers until 7pm, clean bathrooms and kind campground hosts. Will be back again.
Delaney N
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
We enjoyed the full RV hookups and the beautiful scenery! The staff was awesome.
Dennis B
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)
Sites were very nice restroom & showers we’re very adequate. The host were very friendly and helpful. We had a good time.
Sydney F
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)
Really enjoyed camping here. Site was clean, as was the campground itself. Only consideration was one of the men’s bathroom doors. The door kept being propped open by a loose propping foot. The bathroom was filled with bugs of all kinds. Happened 3 night in a row. The camp hosts were very friendly. The campground is run very well. We’ll 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.
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