Cholla Campground

Photo · Conservation Legacy

OpenStatus

ReservableAccess

167Sites

32 ftMax rig

The place

Cholla Campground at Roosevelt Lake, is one of several campgrounds on the shores of the largest lake/reservoir located entirely in the State of Arizona. It is situated within a lush sonoran desert landscape at an elevation of 2168'. Each of its 206 campsites have shade ramadas, firepits, grills, and picnic tables. Playgrounds, showers and toilet facilites are scattered throughout the campground. The area around Cholla Campground is often alive with abundant wildlife such as mule deer, coyotes, geese, fox, javalina, and the occasional bald eagle. Recreation Recreation opportunities abound at Cholla Campground. Keep reading

Launch your bass boat, ski boat, or pontoon boat from the developed boat ramps within the recreation site and play on the water all day long. If motorsports aren't your thing, there's an abundance of places to explore from your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. While you're visiting, you can also hike a portion of the Arizona Trail, visit the Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings, explore endless miles of jeep trails or drive a portion of the Apache Trail or Spines to Pines Highway. If if you're looking for a day in town, consider the easy 45 minute drive Globe or Payson where you can shop for antiques, buy ice cream and learn about Arizona's rich mining and timber history. Roosevelt Lake is a landscape photograhers dream so don't forget your camera (and sunscreen). Facilities Cholla Campground has 206 campsites. Each site has shade ramadas, firepits, grills, and picnic tables. Scattered throughout the campground are playgrounds, showers and toilet facilites. Highly developed boat ramps with accessible boat boarding ramps are also available within the Campground. Natural Features Roosevelt Lake was dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1911 and boasts 112 miles of shoreline and peaceful coves. When full, the lake provides 21,500 acres of surface water for your recreating pleasure. Cholla Campground is situated within a Sonoran Desert Landscape along the lakes shorelines. Views of the blue water and sunsets against the Sierra Ancha, Salome, and Superstition Wilderness' are a sight that keep many visitors coming back year after year. Nearby Attractions Two National Scenic Byways (AZ Hwy 88 Apache Trail and AZ Hwy 288 Spines to Pines Highway). Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National Monument, the Arizona Trail, endless miles of jeep trails, Towns of Payson and Globe, Superstition, Sierra Ancha, and Four Peaks Wilderness'. Don't forget to stop by the Tonto Basin Environmental Center learn about the history of the area.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 167

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
BUCKHORN	34	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	35	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	36	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	37	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	38	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	39	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	40	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	41	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	42	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	43	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	44	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	45	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	46	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	47	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	48	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	49	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	50	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	51	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	52	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	53	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	54	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	55	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	56	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	57	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	58	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	59	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	60	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	61	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	62	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	63	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	64	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	65	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	66	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	67	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
BUCKHORN	68	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	162	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	163	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	164	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	165	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	166	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	167	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	168	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	169	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	170	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	171	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	172	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
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CANE	176	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	177	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	178	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	179	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	180	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	181	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	182	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	183	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	184	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	185	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
CANE	186	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in AZ-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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