Apache Trout Campground
Campground · Arizona · 64 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Apache National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 64
- Bookable sites
- 80 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 100
- People per site
- 21
- Accessible sites
- 9,059 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
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.Facilities
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.
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.The facts
- 64 bookable sites
- 21 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 80 ft
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63), Fir Group (Sites 87-110), Oak Loop (Sites 64-86), Pine Group (Sites 111-124)
Site types
- 21 Standard Electric
- 17 Standard Nonelectric
- 16 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- 10 Group Standard Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: fire pits.
64 campsites at Apache Trout Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 12 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 13 & 14 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 17 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 & 19 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 & 22 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 & 25 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 26 & 27 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 28 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 29 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 3 & 4 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 30 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 46 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 31 & 32 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 33 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 34 & 35 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 36 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 37 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 38 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 39 & 40 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 41 & 42 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 43 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 44 & 45 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 46 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 47 & 48 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 49 & 50 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 51 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 52 & 53 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 54 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 55 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 56 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 57 & 58 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 59 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 & 7 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 60 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 61 & 62 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 63 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 9 & 10 | Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| Fir Group | Fir Group (Sites 87-110) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 64 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 65 & 66 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 67 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 80 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 68 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 69 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 70 & 71 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 72 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 73 & 74 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 75 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 76 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 58 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 77 & 78 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 79 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 58 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 80 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 81 & 82 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 83 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 84 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 85 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 86 | Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Pine Group | Pine Group (Sites 111-124) | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
33.86893, -109.41667 · 33°52'8.2"N 109°25'0.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Apache Trout Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Apache Trout Campground?
- Yes, Apache Trout Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Apache Trout Campground have?
- 64 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Apache Trout Campground?
- 80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Apache Trout Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Apache Trout Campground.
- Does Apache Trout Campground have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Apache Trout Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Apache Trout Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Apache Trout Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Apache Trout Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Standard, non-electric and electric sites: $26 Standard Full-Hook Up $42.00 Group Sites are not eligible for Interagency/Senior Pass Discounts Group electric site: $84 Group non-electric site: $50-375
Accessibility:
- Accessible showers and sites available.
Camping near Apache Trout Campground
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- Big Lake Recreation Area 0.5 mi · Facility
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- Horse Springs Campground 6.9 mi · Campground
- Raccoon Campground 7 mi · Campground
- Deer Creek Campground 7.1 mi · Campground
- Aspen Campground - East Fork Black River 7.3 mi · Campground
- Diamond Rock Campground 7.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 928-537-8888
- Email camping@rrmofa.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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