Windy Hill Campground
Windy Hill Campground is located on central Arizona's largest lake and offers great water recreation opportunities to the public. Because of its close proximity to the Lake, Windy Hill allows fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with hiking trails. There are plenty of developed campsites available at Windy Hill, which allows for an easy, quick escape any time of the year for families and individuals. Maximum trailer length for Coati loop is 20 feet.
At a Glance
Reservations: | 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. |
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Fees: | $25/site/night; $50/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. Campground fees must be paid for at the fee machine located at the campground. Maximum trailer length for Coati loop is 20 feet. |
Open Season: | Year-round |
Restrictions: |
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Closest Towns: | Globe & Roosevelt Marina |
Water: | Potable water and showers are available |
Restroom: | Toilet Building (Accessible) |
Information Center: | Tonto Basin Ranger District 602-225-5395 |
General Information
Directions:This site is 6 miles southeast of historic Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: take State Route (SR) 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to its junction with SR 188. Turn right onto SR 188 for 33 miles to the junction of SR 88. Continue south on SR 188 for 4 miles to Forest Road (FR) 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance). Turn left and continue for 2 miles to the site. The entire route is paved.
From the Globe area: take SR 188 north for 25 miles to FR 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance), turn right and continue for 2 miles to the site. The entire route is paved.
Accessibility:
Showers, toilet buildings, grills and tables at accessibly sites, parking spurs, Amphitheater, Wheelchair transfer station (Boating), courtesy docks, and Fee Machine Kiosk.
Activities
Campground Camping
- 347 camp units with shade ramadas, fire rings with grills, picnic tables, and potable water hydrants.
- Toilets and showers are located throughout the camp loops.
- There are playgrounds and an amphitheater.
- Picnicking allowed only at the Blevins Picnic Site.
- Maximum occupancy per individual camp unit is 10. Maximum occupancy per double camp unit is 20.
- Maximum number of vehicles per individual camp unit is three. Maximum number of vehicles per double camp unit is six. All vehicles must completely fit within the designated parking area.
- Check-in time is 12:00 pm, and check-out time is 10:00 am
No. of Sites | 347 |
Reservation Info | First come, first serve for even numbered sites. Reservations can be arranged for odd numbered sites on Recreation.gov or by calling 1 (877) 444-6777. |
Fire Information | fire rings available |
No. of Accessible sites | 347 |
RV Camping
Camping all year. Maximum trailer length for Coati loop is 20 feet.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Roosevelt Lake Fish Species: Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish
Picnicking
Picnicking allowed only at the Blevins Picnic Site.
No. of Sites | 5 |
Fire Information | fire rings available |
No. of Accessible sites | 5 |
Boating - Motorized
Roosevelt Lake, courtesy dockLaunch Ramps | Paved boat launch, boat launch platform (accessible) |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Roosevelt Lake, courtesy dockLaunch Ramps | Paved boat launch, boat launch platform (accessible) |
Alerts & Warnings
- 03-12-00-25-02 Horton Fire Emergency Closure Order Revised
- Pine Canyon Restoration Project Area and Trails Temporary Closure Order
- 03-12-02-24-67 Globe Forest Road 287 Area Closure Order
- 03-12-01-24-66 Wildcat Post Fire Recovery Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-04-24-61_East Webber Geronimo Trails_Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-03-24-47_Boulder Fishing Pier Temporary Closure
- Equestrian Users Please Be Aware
- 03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
- 03-12-03-25-00 Hewitt Station Target Shooting Closure Order
- 03-12-02-25-01 Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Closure
- 03-12-01-24-72 Jojoba Boat Launch Temporary Closure
- 03-12-03-24-64 Bald Eagle Closure Box Bar Order
- 12-16-5R Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure
- 03-12-01-24-62 Bartlett Lake Quarry Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-00-23-36 Target Type Restrictions Order
- Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures
- Occupancy and Use Restrictions
- Update on State Route 88 (Apache Trail) - August 18, 2021
- Redmond Fire Road Closure