Cholla Campground

Tonto National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: ROOSEVELT, AZ, AZ

Price: From $25 per night

Price range: $25–$50 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (255 reviews)

Season: May through October

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’. Cholla Campground is also the largest solar powered campground in the United States.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cholla-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Well-maintained federal campground on Roosevelt Lake's shores with 206 campsites featuring shade ramadas, fire pits, and picnic tables. Google reviewers praise the privacy, lake views, clean facilities, and heated water showers.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, coyotes, Arizona Black Rattlesnakes, and Canyon Wrens documented in the area

Insider tips for Cholla Campground: Even-numbered sites are first come, first serve Most sites have natural privacy from bushes between campsites Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Skip Cholla Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round access - seasonal operations only May through October. You have non-self-contained RVs.

Best time to visit Cholla Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Frazier Horse Campground (Roosevelt, AZ), Burnt Corral Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Windy Hill Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Grapevine Group Campground (Roosevelt, AZ).