Cholla Campground
Cholla Recreation Site is located on Theodore Roosevelt Lake, central Arizona’s largest lake. It offers expansive views of the Four Peaks Wilderness, Salome Canyon, and the Sierra Ancha mountain range. The campground contains an extensive selection of both RV and tent-only sites, and is one of the largest solar-powered campgrounds in the United States. Potable water, toilet buildings, showers, playgrounds, and a paved boat launch with a courtesy dock are available for campers.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereFirst come, first serve for even numbered sites. Reservations can be arranged for odd numbered sites on Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777 or TDD line: 877-833-6777.
General Information
Year Round
Check in time is 2:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Quiet Hours are 10:00pm through 6:00am
- 14-day stay limit.
- Check in time is 2 p.m. and check out time is 11 a.m.
- Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).
- Trailers under 32'.
- Rules and regulations are posted on bulletin board.
- Please read and observe.
- Please use trash receptacles, or pack it in pack it out.
Seasonal Information
Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures - December 1 - June 30
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $25 per night
Double Site: $50 per night
$25/site/night for individual camp unit; $50/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.
Contact Name: Tonto Basin Ranger District
Contact Phone: (602) 225-5395
Address: 28079 N. AZ Highway 188, Roosevelt, AZ 85545
Phone: (602) 225-5395
Hours: Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.) Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 33.73146329
Longitude: -111.2031165
Elevation
2,100 Feet
Directions
This site is 5 miles north of Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn right and follow State Hwy. 188 south for 28 miles to the site.
From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 across the bridge for 6 miles to the site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Flush toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Other Amenities
Cholla RV dump station, located across from Christmas Loop, is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.
