Burnt Corral Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect through September 30, 2026, but campfires are allowed in designated fire rings. Access from Tortilla Flat via SR 88 is currently closed; use alternate routes via AZ-87 and AZ-188 from Mesa or AZ-188 from Globe.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 7:59PM MST until August 10 at 8:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
At 759 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 16 miles north of Ajo, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of Maricopa County.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 7:56PM MST until August 10 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
SVRPSR The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 845 PM MST. * At 756 PM MST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Gila Bend Auxiliary Field to 13 miles southwest of Gila Bend to 20 miles southeast of Sentinel, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Gila Bend and Gila Bend Auxiliary Field. This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 100 and 113. AZ Route 85 between mile markers 3 and 23.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 10 at 4:58PM MST until August 11 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 561 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL ARIZONA GILA IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARIZONA MARICOPA IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA PINAL THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF APACHE JUNCTION, CACTUS FOREST, CASA GRANDE, ELOY, FLORENCE, JAKES CORNER, KOHLS RANCH, MESA, PAYSON, PHOENIX, PUNKIN CENTER, RYE, STAR VALLEY, AND TONTO VILLAGE.
About
Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area occupies one of the most scenic stretches of the Sonoran Desert, perched on the south shoreline of Apache Lake about 5.8 miles south of historic Roosevelt Dam. The 17-mile-long reservoir is the longest in the Salt River chain, framed by the dramatic backdrop of Four Peaks and Superstition Wilderness. Saguaros, palo verdes, and mature mesquites provide scattered shade across the 76 developed campsites. Each site includes a parking spur, fire ring with grill, shade ramada, and picnic table. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water from hand pumps, and trash receptacles. A paved boat launch and boarding dock provide direct lake access for motorboating, water-skiing, fishing, and paddlesports. The campground is ADA-accessible with slopes under 5% and compacted gravel surfaces. Maximum vehicle length is 40 feet; trailers are limited to 22 feet. Nearby attractions include Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings, Apache Lake Marina, Tortilla Flat, and the Apache Trail Scenic Byway. A dump station is available 5 miles north at Cholla Campground. Summer temperatures routinely exceed 100°F.
Directions
From Mesa: Take AZ-87 north approximately 60 miles to junction with AZ-188. Turn right, follow AZ-188 for 33 miles to junction with AZ-88. Turn right on AZ-88, drive past Roosevelt Dam, continue 5 miles to Forest Road 183, turn right and continue 1 mile to the site. From Globe/Claypool: Take AZ-188 northwest 29 miles to junction with AZ-88. Follow AZ-88 southwest (becomes unpaved) for 5 miles to FR 183, turn right and continue 1 mile.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (602) 225-5395 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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