Apache Trout Campground Near Springerville, AZ

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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.

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🚐 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

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🚐 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)

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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

Review Summary

4.7

448 reviews

78.3%

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1.6%

Norman C

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July 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

Such a wonderful campground. Some campsites have almost full hookups ....very rare for USFS campgrounds but very nice indeed for motorhome camping. In addition the provided flush toilets, showers and trash bins make camping very nice. The high elevation allows for pleasant days and comfortable nights in the summer. It is amazing just how clean the restroom facilities are and the entire campground is well serviced by the campground hosts. Great job everyone!!

Robert D

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July 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

Hosts are always helpful and friendly.

Rebekah L

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July 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 39 & 40, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

This was our first time camping there and it was great! The campsite grounds were very clean and organized, and the facilities were as well. Short walk to Big Lake. The camp hosts were also very friendly.

Scott J

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July 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 47 & 48, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

Beautiful place.

Kathy C

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July 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

Beautiful campground. Clean and quiet. Hosts are very friendly, helpful and efficient

Robert B

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July 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 44 & 45, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

Camp hosts were wonderful. We really didn't care for our space. It was very dusty on that side of the campgroud. Other than that is was a nice stay.

Brian O

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July 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 72, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

EVERYTHING having to do with the campground and management was great. People manning kiosk super friendly and knowledgeable. The lake is low and fish not cooperating...weather was windy but still a good 10 days in the pines. Saw elk, deer , turkey and antelope in the area.

Tim L

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July 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63)

The hosts did a great job and the campground was clean and well-maintained, this is a great campground for families and large groups

Andrew Y

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July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 65 & 66, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

This is our 4th visit to Apache Trout, the staff are amazing every single time. This year we sprang for a group site and the site was huge, no issues whatsoever. The easy access to the Marina Store, amazing views, helpful staff, clean restrooms, hands down our favorite campsite in all of Arizona!! If I could add one thing to my wishlist again it would be for some cell boosters or wifi

Bobbie Jo E

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July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 70 & 71, Loop: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86)

Very clean campsites, fishing was really good with the lake being down. The Sunrise Park is a great day trip for kids and adults to enjoy.

Location & Directions for Apache Trout Campground

Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, Springerville, AZ 85938 United States

Elevation: 2,760 ft

Map of Apache Trout Campground location at Springerville, AZ, United States

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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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