Site Temporarily Closed

Cholla Campground is currently closed for maintenance until September. The boat launch will remain open at this time.

Recreation Region: Tonto Basin Ranger District

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.

Cholla Campground is currently closed for maintenance until September. The boat launch will remain open at this time.

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

First 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.

Reservations are only available November 1st through April 30th.

General Information

Year Round

Check in: 12:00 p.m.; Check-out: 10:00 a.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Stay limit 14 days, 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 12:30 to 1:30 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.