Can you reserve a site at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)?

Yes, Schoolhouse Campground (AZ) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)?

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

Are pets allowed at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ).

Are campfires allowed at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)?

Campfires are allowed at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Schoolhouse Campground (AZ), Arizona — 40 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

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.

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.

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.

The facts

Season: Year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
40 bookable sites
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 20 people per site
Loops: Mesquite

Site types

40 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

40 campsites at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)

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

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
166	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	20	🐾
167	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
168	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
169	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
170	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
171	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
172	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
173	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	20	🐾
174	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	20	🐾
175	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
176	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
177	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	20	🐾
178	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	20	🐾
179	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	♿ 🐾
180	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
181	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
182	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
183	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	20	🐾
184	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
185	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
186	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
187	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
188	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
189	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	20	🐾
190	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	20	🐾
191	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
192	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
193	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
194	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
195	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	♿ 🐾
196	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
197	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	20	🐾
198	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	♿ 🐾
199	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	♿ 🐾
200	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
201	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	20	🐾
202	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
203	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
204	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
205	Mesquite	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

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.

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.

33.65022, -111.01216 · 33°39'0.8"N 111°0'43.8"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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Common questions about Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)

Can you reserve a site at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)?: Yes, Schoolhouse Campground (AZ) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Schoolhouse Campground (AZ) have?: 40 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ).
Are campfires allowed at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)?: Campfires are allowed at Schoolhouse Campground (AZ). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Schoolhouse Campground (AZ) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20/site/night; $40/site/night for double camp unit; America the Beautiful Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders receive 50% discount (persons over 62 or have a permanent disability) for single camp units only. Campground fees must be paid for at the fee machine located at the campground.

Restrictions:

14-day stay limit.
Trailers under 32 feet.
Please use trash receptacles when available.
PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT .
Rules and regulations are posted on bulletin board. Please observe.
Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone TONTO BASIN RANGER DISTRICT (602) 225-5395
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)