Schoolhouse Campground (Az)
Tonto National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ROOSEVELT, AZ, AZ
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (44 reviews)
Season: May through October
Schoolhouse Campground is located in close proximity to the eastern shores of Roosevelt Lake with an elevation of 2,100 feet. Roosevelt is Arizona’s largest lake offering a number of great water based recreation opportunites such as fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating, and lakeside hiking. Schoolhouse Campground offers easy access to Roosevelt Lake with a paved boat ramp.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Schoolhouse Campground offers excellent water-based recreation access to Roosevelt Lake (Arizona's largest lake) with a paved boat ramp for boating, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The campground provides 40 sites with fire rings and picnic tables at an affordable $20/night rate.
Wildlife alert: Watch for California King Snake, Sonoran Gopher Snake, Red Coachwhip, American White Pelican, Common Loon, Willow Flycatcher, and Sabine's Gull in the area.
Insider tips for Schoolhouse Campground (Az): Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Many sites are far from the water, so request a lakeside location when booking if water access is important Bring self-contained water and waste systems as there are no hookups available
Skip Schoolhouse Campground (Az) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You require year-round camping (seasonal May-October only). You prefer smaller, less crowded campgrounds.
Best time to visit Schoolhouse Campground (Az): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Grapevine Group Campground (Roosevelt, AZ), Windy Hill Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Frazier Group Campground (Roosevelt, AZ), Burnt Corral Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Schoolhouse Campground (Az)
Cell signal at Schoolhouse Campground (Az) (ROOSEVELT, AZ): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- 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.
Schoolhouse Campground is located in close proximity to the eastern shores of Roosevelt Lake with an elevation of 2,100 feet. Roosevelt is Arizona’s largest lake offering a number of great water based recreation opportunites such as fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating, and lakeside hiking. Schoolhouse Campground offers easy access to Roosevelt Lake with a paved boat ramp.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Many sites are far from the water, so request a lakeside location when booking if water access is important
Bring self-contained water and waste systems as there are no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
This site is located 11 miles south of the historic Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take the State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to the junction with State Hwy. 88. Continue on State Hwy. 88 south for 8 miles to Forest Road (FR) 447/Schoolhouse Recreation Site. Turn left and continue for 4 miles to the site. From Globe: area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 20 miles to its junction with Forest Road (FR) 447/Schoolhouse Recreation Site, turn right and continue for 4 miles to the site.
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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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