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.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 5:58PM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
The Flood Watch will expire for 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, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Gila Bend, New River Mesa, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley, Rio Verde/Salt River, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert and West Pinal County. The Flood Watch is replaced with Flash Flood Warnings and Advisories
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 5:58PM MST until October 30 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
The Flood Watch will expire for 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, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Gila Bend, New River Mesa, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley, Rio Verde/Salt River, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert and West Pinal County. The Flood Watch is replaced with Flash Flood Warnings and Advisories
Flash Flood Warning issued October 30 at 5:49PM MST until October 30 at 8:45PM 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 845 PM MST. * At 549 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.50 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. 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... Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Mountain, and Scottsdale Airport.
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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