Cholla Campground
Cholla Campground is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 33.73151, -111.20380
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddling, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- TONTO BASIN RANGER DISTRICT (602) 225-5395
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cholla Campground
Overview Cholla Campground at Roosevelt Lake, is one of several campgrounds on the shores of the largest lake/reservoir located entirely in the State of Arizona. It is situated within a lush sonoran desert landscape at an elevation of 2168'. Each of its 206 campsites have shade ramadas, firepits, grills, and picnic tables. Playgrounds, showers and toilet facilites are scattered throughout the campground. The area around Cholla Campground is often alive with abundant wildlife such as mule deer, coyotes, geese, fox, javalina, and the occasional bald eagle. Recreation Recreation opportunities abound at Cholla Campground. Launch your bass boat, ski boat, or pontoon boat from the developed boat ramps within the recreation site and play on the water all day long. If motorsports aren't your thing, there's an abundance of places to explore from your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. While you're visiting, you can also hike a portion of the Arizona Trail, visit the Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings, explore endless miles of jeep trails or drive a portion of the Apache Trail or Spines to Pines Highway. If if you're looking for a day in town, consider the easy 45 minute drive Globe or Payson where you can shop for antiques, buy ice cream and learn about Arizona's rich mining and timber history. Roosevelt Lake is a landscape photograhers dream so don't forget your camera (and sunscreen). Facilities Cholla Campground has 206 campsites. Each site has shade ramadas, firepits, grills
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- She’ll · 31 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Diamondback Propane · 30 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholla Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cholla Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cholla Bay | National forest camping area | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Cholla Bay Dispersed | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Bachelor Cove Dispersed | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Bermuda Flat | National forest camping area | 1.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.