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Campground · USDA Forest Service · Tonto National Forest Fees: $25/site/night for individual camp unit; $50/site/night for double camp unit; America the Beautiful Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders receive 50% discount (persons over 62 or have a permanent disability) for single camp units only. Campground fees must be paid for at the fee machine located at the campground. Season: Year Round Reservations: First come, first serve for even numbered sites. Reservations can be arranged for odd numbered sites on Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777 or TDD line: 877-833-6777 . Reservations are only… Overview 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'. Each of its 206 campsites have shade ramadas, firepits, grills, and picnic tables. Playgrounds, showers and toilet facilites are scattered throughout the campground. The area around Cholla Campground is often alive with abundant wildlife such as mule deer, coyotes, geese, fox, javalina, and the occasional bald eagle. Recreation Recreation opportunities abound at Cholla Campground. Launch your bass boat, ski boat, or pontoon boat from the developed boat ramps within the recreation site and play on the water all day long. If motorsports aren't your thing, there's an abundance of places to explore from your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. While you're… Getting there: Cholla Campground is 5 miles north of Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn right and follow State Hwy. 188 south for 28 miles to the site. From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 across the bridge for 6 miles to the site. Rules: - Stay limit 14 days, trailers under 32'. - Rules and regulations are posted on bulletin board. - Please read and observe. - Please use trash receptacles, or pack it in pack it out. Phone: TONTO BASIN RANGER DISTRICT (602) 225-5395 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/249312 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Conservation Legacy
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