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.
Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure
Due to the Canyon Lake drawdown all recreational sites around Canyon Lake including the marina and the lakebed will be closed. Apache Trail (SR 88) will remain open.
Houston Mesa Area Clean-Up & Restoration Project Temporary Closure Order
Temporary Closure Order For Public Health and Safety of the Houston Mesa area.
SR260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
SR260 Lion Springs Construction Site closed.
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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