Burnt Corral Campground
Tonto National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ROOSEVELT, AZ, AZ
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (226 reviews)
Season: May through October
Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area (elevation 1914’) is about 5.8 miles south of Roosevelt Dam along the Apache Trail (AZ Hwy 88) along the shoreline of Apache Lake. It is nestled amongst the saguaros, mesquites, and palo verdes, and offers opportunities to boat, swim, fish, relax, hike, and sightsee. Burnt Corral Campground includes 76 camp units, vault toilets, potable water hydrants, 6 day-use picnic units, paved boat launch, boat boarding dock; Each campsite includes a parking spur,
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Burnt Corral offers excellent water recreation opportunities including boating, fishing, and water-skiing along Apache Lake's shoreline. The campground is nestled among desert vegetation with opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography.
Wildlife alert: Desert Bighorn Sheep, Gila Monster, Harris's Hawk, Canyon Wren, Common Raven, Song Sparrow, and Sonoran Gopher Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Burnt Corral Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available. Access via Tortilla Flat HWY88E/Apache Trail is currently closed; use alternative routes from the Mesa area via AZ-87N.
Skip Burnt Corral Campground if: You require RV hookups.. You need year-round camping (seasonal operations May-October only).. You plan to access via Tortilla Flat on the Apache Trail (currently closed)..
Best time to visit Burnt Corral Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Frazier Horse Campground (Roosevelt, AZ), Windy Hill Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Cholla Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Grapevine Group Campground (Roosevelt, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Burnt Corral Campground
Cell signal at Burnt Corral Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area (elevation 1914’) is about 5.8 miles south of Roosevelt Dam along the Apache Trail (AZ Hwy 88) along the shoreline of Apache Lake. It is nestled amongst the saguaros, mesquites, and palo verdes, and offers opportunities to boat, swim, fish, relax, hike, and sightsee. Burnt Corral Campground includes 76 camp units, vault toilets, potable water hydrants, 6 day-use picnic units, paved boat launch, boat boarding dock; Each campsite includes a parking spur, fire ring with grill, a shade ramada, and a picnic table.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground.
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
Access via Tortilla Flat HWY88E/Apache Trail is currently closed; use alternative routes from the Mesa area via AZ-87N.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Access to Burnt Corral from Tortilla Flat HWY88E/Apache Trail is currently closed, please use an alternative route. From the Mesa area: Head to AZ-87N for approximately 59 miles. Turns right onto AZ-188S for 31.6 miles. Turn right onto AZ-88W for 6 miles and Burnt Corral Recreation Site will be on your right. From the Globe area: Take AZ-188 west for 30 miles to its junction with AZ-88. Turn left onto AZ-88, and continue past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 5 miles to Forest Road FR 183/ Bu
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tonto National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tonto National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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