Schoolhouse Campground (az)

About this site

Overview 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. Recreation Schoolhouse Campground offers easy access to Roosevelt Lake with a paved boat ramp. This provides excellent opportunities for boating, kayaking, canoeing, and other water-based recreation activites. Fishing is another popular activity where anglers fish for Largemouth and Small mouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish. Other activities in this area include, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and photography. Facilities Schoolhouse Campground offers easy access to Roosevelt Lake with a paved boat ramp. This provides excellent opportunities for boating, kayaking, canoeing, and other water-based recreation activites. Fishing is another popular activity where anglers fish for Largemouth and Small mouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish. Other activities in this area include, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and photography. Natural Features The campground loop provides spacious sites perfect for RVs and trailers with mesquite trees throughout, and views of the mountains and native Sonoran Desert plants and wildlife. This is a small campground ideal for individuals or families looking for a quiet area to get away. Nearby Attractions Two National Scenic Byways (AZ Hwy 88 Apache Trail and AZ Hwy 288 Spines to Pines Highway). Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National Monument, the Arizona Trail, endless miles of jeep trails, Towns of Payson and Globe, Superstition, Sierra Ancha, and Four Peaks Wilderness'. Don't forget to stop by the Tonto Basin Environmental Center learn about the history of the area. Additional Info: 40 campsites in Mesquite Loop accommodating RVs, trailers, and multi-vehicle parking. Most sites have pull-through parking, shade ramada, picnic tables, campfire rings with grills. Fully accessible sites available. Campground amenities include flush toilets, showers (fee), dump station, drinking water, boat ramp, playground, and picnic area. Located 11 miles south of Roosevelt Dam via AZ Hwy 88 and FR 447.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

50 feet

Contact

• (602) 225-5395
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/249291

Location

33.647022, -111.017455