Frazier Group Campground

FRAZIER GROUP CAMPGROUND

Part of Tonto National Forest

Overview

The campground overlooks Roosevelt Lake and is nestled in the saguaro cactus-studded Sonoran Desert.

Facilities

Frazier's large open parking area accommodates trailers and pull vehicles arranged in a variety of parking configurations. Facilities include vault toilets, a shelter with group-sized picnic tables, grills, and fire rings, a watering trough, and water hydrants.

Natural Features

At an elevation of 2,200 feet, the group site has stunning views of the blue water and sunsets against three mountainous wilderness areas.

Recreation

In addition to camping, horseback riders, hikers, and mountain bikers can access the Arizona National Scenic Trail from the campground via the Frazier Trail. There are many other trails in the area.

Nearby Attractions

Multiple opportunities for enjoying spectacular scenery and learning about the area's pre-history, history, flora, fauna, or geology include visiting Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings (National Park Service), driving portions of the Apache Trail Historic Road (State Hwy 88) and Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road (State Hwy 288) or visiting the Tonto Basin Visitors Center.

Important Notices

  • No directional signs, ribbon flagging or other various methods will be approved for use on State Highway 188 or Forest Service roads accessing Frazier Group Site. No signs or advertising devices shall be erected on the area covered by this use agreement, without prior approval by the Forest Service as to location, design, size, color, and message.
  • Check in time is 2:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Quiet Hours are from 10:00pm to 6:00am.

  • The representative will take reasonable measures to prevent and discourage vandalism or disorderly conduct, and when necessary, will call the appropriate law enforcement agency for assistance. For emergencies, call 911, or call the Gila County Sheriff's Office at 800-635-8017. For non-emergencies, call the Tonto Basin Ranger District at 602-225-5395.
  • Discharging firearms or any other implement capable of causing injury or damaging property is prohibited in or within 150 yards of this group site.
  • The assigned loops will be maintained to present a clean, neat, and orderly appearance. Trash will be disposed of in the provided trash receptacles, or as agreed to by representative and the Forest Service. If your group includes cigarette smokers, all cigarette butts will be properly disposed of in trash receptacles.
  • All campfires will be built in established fire rings or grills. If fire restrictions are in effect, these restrictions will be reserved by all members of the group.
  • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) prohibits connecting trailers and RVs to the Tonto Basin Ranger District campground water hydrants. This regulation is in place to protect the public water system and to prevent any potential for cross contamination
  • Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land.

Available Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
  • HORSEBACK RIDING - Horseback Riding
  • HIKING - Hiking
  • FISHING - Fishing
  • CAMPING - Camping
  • BOATING - Boating
  • BIKING - Biking

Directions

From Phoenix: Take State Hwy 87 / Beeline Highway north for about 75 miles to its junction with State Hwy 188. Turn right and follow State Hwy 188 for 33.5 miles to the site (just after the visitor center on the left, watch for campground sign). From Mesa: Take State Hwy 87 / Beeline Highway north for about 61 miles to its junction with State Hwy 188. Turn right and follow State Hwy 188 for 33.5 miles to the site (just after the visitor center on the left, watch for campground sign). From Globe area: Take State Hwy 188 north for about 30 miles to the site (just past the Roosevelt Work Center on the right, watch for campground sign). All routes are paved.

Contact Information

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

28079 N. AZ HWY 188
Roosevelt, AZ 85545

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