Hoyer
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — lakeside
Location: Greer, AZ, AZ
Price: From $38 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (227 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hoyer Campground is situated among the ponderosa pine forests of eastern Arizona, and is one of the most popular campgrounds in the area for families and seniors. Is is less than a mile from Greer Lakes in the middle of the Apache National Forest. Hiking and fishing are especially popular.Greer Lakes and the Little Colorado River are within walking distance for avid anglers seeking out rainbow, cutthroat, brook and brown trout.
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, Showers, Dump Station, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale
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Hoyer Campground is situated in ponderosa pine forests of eastern Arizona and is one of the most popular campgrounds in the area, located less than a mile from Greer Lakes in Apache National Forest with excellent hiking and fishing opportunities. Google reviews consistently praise the knowledgeable and helpful camp hosts and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: Mexican Wolf, American Black Bear, Coyote, Mule Deer, American Beaver, Dusky Grouse, and American Osprey have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Hoyer: Book early — this is a federal campground that fills quickly and is described as one of the most popular in the area Fill your fresh water tank at the dump station since individual sites have no water hookups Ask the camp hosts for trail recommendations and fishing spots — multiple reviews highlight their local knowledge and helpfulness
Skip Hoyer if: You need RV hookups — no electric or water hookups available at individual sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Hoyer: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. September — Verified camper report from early September 2025 noted excellent conditions and host availability.
Nearby campgrounds: Benny Creek Group Area (Greer, AZ), Winn (Greer, AZ), Brookchar (Pinetop, AZ), Rainbow (Az) (Pinetop, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hoyer
Cell signal at Hoyer (Greer, 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.
Hoyer Campground is situated among the ponderosa pine forests of eastern Arizona, and is one of the most popular campgrounds in the area for families and seniors. Is is less than a mile from Greer Lakes in the middle of the Apache National Forest. Hiking and fishing are especially popular.Greer Lakes and the Little Colorado River are within walking distance for avid anglers seeking out rainbow, cutthroat, brook and brown trout.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground that fills quickly and is described as one of the most popular in the area
Fill your fresh water tank at the dump station since individual sites have no water hookups
Ask the camp hosts for trail recommendations and fishing spots
multiple reviews highlight their local knowledge and helpfulness
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Verified camper report from early September 2025 noted excellent conditions and host availability
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Show Low, Arizona, take Highway 260 southeast 42 miles to Highway 373. Take Highway 373 south 3 miles to the campground, which is on the right.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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