Windy Hill Campground
Tonto National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ROOSEVELT, AZ, AZ
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$50 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (173 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located on central Arizona’s largest lake, Windy Hill offers great water recreation opportunities to the public. Because of its close proximity to the Lake, Windy Hill allows fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with hiking trails. There are plenty of developed campsites available at Windy Hill, which allows for an easy, quick escape during any time of the year for families and individuals.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Located on central Arizona's largest lake with excellent water recreation including fishing, boating, and hiking. Google reviewers praise it as a peaceful, beautiful weekend getaway with well-maintained facilities and attentive camp hosts.
Wildlife alert: Sabine's Gull, Elf Owl, American White Pelican, and Canyon Wren observed in the area
Insider tips for Windy Hill Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Request the Coati Loop or Chipmunk Loop for quieter, well-maintained sites with attentive camp hosts Coati Loop has dedicated tent sites separated from RV generator noise
Skip Windy Hill Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside May-October - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Windy Hill Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Frazier Group Campground (Roosevelt, AZ), Grapevine Group Campground (Roosevelt, AZ), Schoolhouse Campground (Az) (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Burnt Corral Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Windy Hill Campground
Cell signal at Windy Hill Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Located on central Arizona’s largest lake, Windy Hill offers great water recreation opportunities to the public. Because of its close proximity to the Lake, Windy Hill allows fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with hiking trails. There are plenty of developed campsites available at Windy Hill, which allows for an easy, quick escape during any time of the year for families and individuals.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Request the Coati Loop or Chipmunk Loop for quieter, well-maintained sites with attentive camp hosts
Coati Loop has dedicated tent sites separated from RV generator noise
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
This site is 6 miles southeast of historic Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: take State Route (SR) 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to its junction with SR 188. Turn right onto SR 188 for 33 miles to the junction of SR 88. Continue south on SR 188 for 4 miles to Forest Road (FR) 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance). Turn left and continue for 2 miles to the site. The entire route is paved. From the Globe area: take SR 188 north for 25 miles to FR 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance),
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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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