Apache Trout Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 80 ft
- Sites
- 64
- Electric hookups
- Yes
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- 21
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 24
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Apache Trout Campground
Apache Trout Campground is one of five campgrounds at the Big Lake Recreation Area in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest especially popular for group camping. With boating and fishing facilities and a variety of amenities, Apache Trout is a convenient and comfortable place to stay. There is plenty of open space, shaded forests and mountain scenery which make for a pleasant outdoor experience. Natural Features: The campground sits at an elevation of 9,100 ft. in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. It is a very scenic area, forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce and aspen interspersed with high elevation meadows. Some campsites have shade, while others are mostly sunny. Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts. Recreation: The Apache Trout facility is a short walk away from the 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona’s top fishing lakes. Big Lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache trout being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, bird watching and wildlife viewing. Facilities: The campground is especially convenient for small to medium sized groups. Campsites are diverse and offer a wide range of options. There are 22 double sites, one group site that can accommodate 50 people, another that can hold 100 and more than 20 individual sites. There are 41 electrical full hook up sites and 81 non-electrical sites. This is the only campground in the lake recreation area that has sites with full hookups. Flush toilets and showers offer additional convenience. Map of Apache Trout Campground . Please contact us if you would like assistance accessing the information in this map.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Standard, non-electric and electric sites: $26 Standard Full-Hook Up $42.00 Group Sites are not eligible for Interagency/Senior Pass Discounts Group electric site: $84 Group non-electric site: $50-375
Accessibility
Accessible showers and sites available.
Scenic drives that pass close
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