Windy Hill Campground

Area Status: Open

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.
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:
  • 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 at all fee stations. Please observe.
  • Sewage dump facilities are located across from Cholla Campground 8 miles north on Hwy. 188 (no fee).
  • Boat sewage pump-out can be arranged with the marina.
  • Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).
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.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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 dock
Launch Ramps Paved boat launch, boat launch platform (accessible)

Boating - Non-Motorized

Roosevelt Lake, courtesy dock
Launch Ramps Paved boat launch, boat launch platform (accessible)

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
33.666696

  Longitude : 
-111.087959

  Elevation : 
2,200 feet