Site Temporarily Closed

Due to lake levels, this campground and boat launch are currently closed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have, the nearest boat launch is Windy Hill.

Recreation Region: Tonto Basin Ranger District

Schoolhouse Campground

Located on central Arizona's largest lake, great water recreation opportunities are available to the public at Schoolhouse Campground. Its close proximity to the lake, means that campers at Schoolhouse can enjoy fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with shoreline hiking trails. There are plenty of campsites available at Schoolhouse, providing an easy, quick escape during any time of the year for families and individuals.

This site 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.

Current Conditions

Water is not available at this recreational area.

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

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. The adjacent boating site has a paved boat launch ramp with courtesy dock -- useable when water elevations are higher than 2,110 feet.

Open Season: Year Round
Reservations Open: May - October
First Come First Serve Only: November - April

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

The links below provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information.

Camping

Tonto Fee Machine Pass for camping passes. Fee Machine located at entrance to Schoolhouse Campground. Debit or Credit only.
Recreation.gov for online camping reservations.
- Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.

Boat Launch

A copy of your camping confirmation
Tonto Daily Pass (additional Watercraft Sticker required). Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and retail vendors (please call for availability).
Tonto Discovery Pass. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices.
Tonto Fee Machine Pass. Please be prepared to pay with DEBIT or CREDIT card.

Restrictions

14-day stay limit for camping. Day Use only for boat launch.
Only trailers under 32 feet allowed.
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).
Boat launch ramp only useable when water elevations are higher than 2,110 feet.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Double Site: $40 per night

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: 33.64900001

Longitude: -111.011209

Elevation

2,100 Feet

Directions

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.