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 30 at 8:23PM MST until August 30 at 9:15PM 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... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 915 PM MST. * At 823 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of South Mountain Park, or 10 miles west of Sun Lakes, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Sun Lakes, Laveen, Arizona Mills Mall, Gilbert City Hall, Tumbleweed Park, South Phoenix, Chandler City Hall, South Mountain Park, Downtown Phoenix, and Arizona State University. This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 148 and 172. AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 200. US Highway 60 between mile markers 173 and 179.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 30 at 8:15PM MST until August 31 at 12:15AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
FFWPSR The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 1215 AM MST. * At 815 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Big Horn. This includes AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 122 and 131. This includes the following streams and drainages... Bender Wash, Quilotosa Wash, Sauceda Wash and Sand Tank Wash.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:35PM MST until August 31 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, Dripping Springs, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, New River Mesa, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Gila County, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Superior, Tonopah Desert, Tonto Basin and West Pinal County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ample moisture and atmospheric instability will again combine with a weather system positioned over western portions of the region to promote scattered thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall from this evening into the overnight. Training of storms could result in localized rainfall amounts of over two inches within the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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