Apache Trout Campground

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

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.

The campground is especially convenient for small to medium sized groups. Campsites are diverse and offer a wide range of options. There are 22 double sites, one group site that can accommodate 50 people, another that can hold 100 and more than 20 individual sites.

This is the only campground in the lake recreation area that has sites with full hookups. Flush toilets and showers offer additional convenience.

Need to Know

• 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.

• Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

• This is a high elevation facility: use caution when traveling from lower elevations.

• Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.
• 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.

• Click here for more information on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 9,100 ft. in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. It is a very scenic area, forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce and aspen interspersed with high elevation meadows.

Some campsites have shade, while others are mostly sunny. Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.

Recreation

The Apache Trout facility is a short walk away from the 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona's top fishing lakes. Big Lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache trout being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, bird watching and wildlife viewing.

Contact Information

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Apache Sitgreaves National Forest Springerville AZ 85938

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 928-537-8888

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 miles to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 miles to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 3 miles.

Available Campsites

• Site 43, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Fir Group, Loop Fir Group (Sites 87-110), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 69, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 51, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Electric
• Site 20, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 36, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26 & 27, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 28, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 55, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Electric
• Site 49 & 50, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 75, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 67, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 31 & 32, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 38, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 63, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Electric
• Site 1 & 2, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 9 & 10, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 5, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24 & 25, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 86, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 17, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 33, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 37, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 60, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Electric
• Site 47 & 48, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 11, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 68, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 3 & 4, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 81 & 82, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 15, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 46, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Electric
• Site 73 & 74, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 64, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 21 & 22, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 56, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Electric
• Site 83, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 13 & 14, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 41 & 42, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 59, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Electric
• Site 84, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 23, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 57 & 58, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 34 & 35, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 52 & 53, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 29, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 80, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 76, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 72, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 18 & 19, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 77 & 78, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 44 & 45, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 65 & 66, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 39 & 40, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 54, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Electric
• Site 6 & 7, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 79, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 85, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Standard Electric
• Site 8, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 70 & 71, Loop Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 61 & 62, Loop Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Type Group Standard Electric
• Site Pine Group, Loop Pine Group (Sites 111-124), Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric

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