Overview

Schoolhouse Campground is located in close proximity to the eastern shores of Roosevelt Lake with an elevation of 2,100 feet. Roosevelt is Arizona's largest lake offering a number of great water based recreation opportunites such as fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating, and lakeside hiking.  

Facilities

This campground offers 40 campsites within Mesquite Loop, which can accomidate RVs, trailers, and multi-vehicle parking. Each individual campsite has the capacity to hold 10 individuals and 3 vehicles, while the double campsites can hold up to 20 individuals with 6 vehicles. Most sites offer pull through parking, a shade ramada, picnic tables, and campfire rings with grills. This site also offers fully accessible campsites with paved parking and stand-up grills. 

Other amentities include a paved boat launch area for motorized and non-motorized boating, and vault toilets. Water is not available at this recreational area.

Natural Features

The campground loop provides spacious sites perfect for RVs and trailers with mesquite trees throughout, and views of the mountains and native Sonoran Desert plants and wildlife. This is a small campground ideal for individuals or families looking for a quiet area to get away. 

Recreation

Schoolhouse Campground offers easy access to Roosevelt Lake with a paved boat ramp. This provides excellent opportunities for boating, kayaking, canoeing, and other water-based recreation activites. Fishing is another popular activity where anglers fish for Largemouth and Small mouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish.   

Other activities in this area include, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and photography.

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. 

Important Notices

• During June, July, and August temperatures reach well over 100° and many RV air conditioners cannot keep up.  

  • Check in time is 2:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Quiet hours are 10:00pm to 6:00am.

  • Maximum trailer length is 32'. 

  • Fees will be collected for extra vehicles. 

  • Stay limit 14 days.

  • Pack it in pack it out. 

  • Rules and regulations are posted on bulletin board. 

  • Please use trash receptacles, when available. 

  • The adjacent boating site has a paved boat launch ramp with courtesy dock -- useable when water elevations are higher than 2,110 feet. 

Available Activities

• Amphitheater - Amphitheater
• Biking - Biking
• Boating - Boating
• Canoeing - Canoeing
• Camping - Camping
• Fishing - Fishing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Kayaking - Kayaking
• Motor Boat - Motor Boat
• Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Paddling - Paddling
• Photography - Photography
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing

Directions

<p>This site is located 11 miles south of the historic Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take the State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to the junction with State Hwy. 88. Continue on State Hwy. 88 south for 8 miles to Forest Road (FR) 447/Schoolhouse Recreation Site. Turn left and continue for 4 miles to the site.</p> <p>From Globe: area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 20 miles to its junction with Forest Road (FR) 447/Schoolhouse Recreation Site, turn right and continue for 4 miles to the site.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: TONTO BASIN RANGER DISTRICT (602) 225-5395

Rental Options

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