Can you reserve a site at Burnt Corral Campground?

Yes, Burnt Corral Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Burnt Corral Campground?

32 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Burnt Corral Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Burnt Corral Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Burnt Corral Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Burnt Corral Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Burnt Corral Campground

Campground · Arizona · 79 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Tonto National Forest (NF) · Open Access

79
Bookable sites: 32 ft
Max rig length: up to 20
People per site: 1,978 ft
Elevation

Burnt Corral Lakeview — Photo: Tonto NF · Recreation.gov

Overview

Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area (elevation 1914') is about 5.8 miles south of Roosevelt Dam along the Apache Trail (AZ Hwy 88) along the shoreline of Apache Lake. It is nestled amongst the saguaros, mesquites, and palo verdes, and offers opportunities to boat, swim, fish, relax, hike, and sightsee.

Recreation

Motorboating, fishing, water-skiing, and paddlesports are very popular because of the developed and undeveloped lake access from within the campground. Others may enjoy hiking nearby trails, being challenged by local jeep trails, or practicing their landscape photography, or simply relaxing with a good book.

Facilities

Burnt Corral Campground includes 76 camp units, vault toilets, potable water hydrants, 6 day-use picnic units, paved boat launch, boat boarding dock; Each campsite includes a parking spur, fire ring with grill, a shade ramada, and a picnic table. This campground provides access to visitors who are mobility impaired.

Natural Features

Burnt Corral Campground is situated in what may be the most stunning Sonoran Desert landscape in Arizona. The contrast of sunshine, clear blue water, and saguaro's surrounded by the Four Peaks and Superstition Wilderness' is a magnificant sight to see. While shade is scarce in the desert, campsites are situated amongst mature mesquite and palo verde trees, and desert chaparral. Apache Lake is 17 miles long making it the longest in the chain of reservoirs on the lower Salt River below Roosevelt Dam.

Nearby Attractions

Roosevelt Dam, Apache Lake Marina, Tortilla Flats, Tonto National Monument (Cliff Dwellings), Roosevelt Lake, Apache Trail Scenic Byway (AZ Hwy 88), Spines to Pines Scenic Byway (AZ Hwy 288). The City of Globe and Town of Payson are only an hour away.

The facts

Season: Year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
79 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 32 ft
Up to 20 people per site
Loops: Main

Site types

79 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

79 campsites at Burnt Corral Campground

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 10:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
1	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
10	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
11	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
12	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
13	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
14	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
15	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
16	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
17	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
18	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
19	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
2	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
20	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
21	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
22	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
23	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
24	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
25	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
26	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
27	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
28	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
29	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
3	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
30	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
31A	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
31B	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
31C	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
31D	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
32	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
33	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
34	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
35	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
36	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
37	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
38	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
39	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
4	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
40	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
41	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
42	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
43	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
44	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
45	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
46	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
47	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
48	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
49	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
5	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
50	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
51	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
52	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
53	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
54	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
55	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
56	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
57	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
58	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
59	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
6	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
60	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
62	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	20	🐾
63	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
64	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
65	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
66	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
67	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
68	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
69	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
7	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
70	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
71	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
72	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
73	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
74	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
75	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
76	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
77	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
8	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾
9	Main	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

Access to Burnt Corral from Tortilla Flat HWY88E/Apache Trail is currently closed, please use an alternative route.

From the Mesa area: Head to AZ-87N for approximately 59 miles. Turns right onto AZ-188S for 31.6 miles. Turn right onto AZ-88W for 6 miles and Burnt Corral Recreation Site will be on your right.

From the Globe area: Take AZ-188 west for 30 miles to its junction with AZ-88. Turn left onto AZ-88, and continue past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 5 miles to Forest Road FR 183/ Burnt Corral Recreation Site. Turn right and continue to site.

33.62738, -111.20333 · 33°37'38.6"N 111°12'12.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 104°F in Jul, down to 60°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	61	66	74	82	91	102	104	102	96	85	71	60
Low °F	40	43	48	54	63	72	78	77	71	59	48	40
Precip in	2.2	1.7	1.7	0.6	0.3	0.1	1.6	2.1	1.4	1.0	1.1	2.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Burnt Corral Boat Ramp — Photo: Tonto NF · Recreation.gov

Burnt Corral Boat Ramp Parking — Photo: Tonto NF · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Burnt Corral Campground

Can you reserve a site at Burnt Corral Campground?: Yes, Burnt Corral Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Burnt Corral Campground have?: 79 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Burnt Corral Campground?: 32 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Burnt Corral Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Burnt Corral Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Burnt Corral Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Burnt Corral Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Burnt Corral Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Burnt Corral Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20/site/night for individual camp unit; $40/site/night for double camp unit; America the Beautiful Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders receive 50% discount (persons over 62 or living with a permanent disability) for single camp units only.

Restrictions:

14-day stay limit.
Trailers under 22 feet.
Stay limit is 14 days.
Sewage dump facilities are located 5 miles north of the junction of State Hwy. 88 and State Hwy.188, across from Cholla Campground (no fee).
Parts of State Hwy. 88 are a narrow gravel road.
Please use trash receptacles.
In the winter, temperatures drop into the teens.
PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT .
Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Burnt Corral Campground

Frazier Horse Campground 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Frazier Group Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Windy Hill Campground 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cholla Campground 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Grapevine Group Campground 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Schoolhouse Campground (AZ) 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tortilla Campground 13.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Visitor Center 5.3 mi · Facility
Indian Point 9.7 mi · Campground
The Point Boat Dock, Campground and Picnic Area 12.8 mi · Campground
Palo Verde 14.4 mi · Facility
Bagley Flat Campground and Boat Dock 16.6 mi · Campground

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Contact

Phone TONTO BASIN RANGER DISTRICT (602) 225-5395
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-22.

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