Arizona · published-coordinate region
Apache Trout Campground
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USDA Forest Service64Supported overnight records
4Published site categories
64Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Apache Trout Campground is one of five campgrounds at the Big Lake Recreation Area in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and is 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. Plenty of open space, shaded forests and mountain scenery make for a pleasant outdoor experience.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.
This is the only campground in the lake recreation area that has sites with full hookups. Flush toilets and showers offer additional convenience.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.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 64 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
64
Vehicle limit
64
Vehicle length
64
Driveway entry
64
Shade
64
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Electric
21
Standard Nonelectric
17
Group Standard Area Nonelectric
16
Group Standard Electric
10
Operator directions
From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 miles to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 miles to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 3 miles.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
64 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 64 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 & 2 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 & 14 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 & 19 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 21 & 22 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 23 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 24 & 25 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 26 & 27 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 28 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 29 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 3 & 4 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 30 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 31 & 32 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 33 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 34 & 35 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 36 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 37 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 38 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 39 & 40 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 41 & 42 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 43 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: 53 ft Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 44 & 45 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 46 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 47 & 48 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 49 & 50 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 5 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 51 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 52 & 53 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 54 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 55 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 56 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 57 & 58 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2026-06-24 | Group Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 59 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 6 & 7 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 60 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 61 & 62 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 63 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 64 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 65 & 66 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 67 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 68 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 69 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 70 & 71 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Electric | Rv: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 72 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 73 & 74 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 75 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 76 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 77 & 78 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Electric | Rv: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 79 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 8 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 80 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 65 ft Tent: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 81 & 82 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 83 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 84 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 85 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 65 ft Tent: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 86 Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 9 & 10 Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site Fir Group Fir Group (Sites 87-110) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 100 people 50 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site Pine Group Pine Group (Sites 111-124) Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 50 people 25 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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