Cholla Campground
Open year-round. Even-numbered sites are first-come-first-served. Odd-numbered sites accept reservations via Recreation.gov from November 1 through March 15. Dump station operates Saturday and Sunday only, 10am to 2pm. Bald eagle seasonal closures affect some shoreline areas December 1 through June 30. Fire danger is currently very high but no fire restrictions are in effect.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 7:00PM MST until July 20 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Gila County in east central Arizona... * Until 1000 PM MST. * At 700 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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, normally dry washes and roads. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Star Valley, Gisela, Tonto Village, Tonto Creek, Christopher Creek, Hunter Creek, Kohls Ranch, Jakes Corner, Mead Ranch, Haigler Creek, Colcord Mountain Estates, Bear Flat, Sleepy Hollow and Hellsgate Wilderness. This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 259 and 277. State Route 188 between mile markers 270 and 273. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Upper Tonto Creek Campground, Sharp Creek Campground, Ponderosa Campground, Christopher Creek Campground, Haigler Canyon Campground and Alderwood Campground. This includes the following swimming holes... Tonto Creek Waterfalls.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 6:39PM MST until July 20 at 9:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Billy Fire scar in... Gila County in east central Arizona... * Until 945 PM MST. * At 639 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Billy Fire scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 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 in and around the Billy Fire scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Billy Fire scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sierra Ancha Wilderness. This includes State Route 288 between mile markers 273 and 286. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Reynolds Creek Campground, Rose Creek Campground, Coon Creek Campground and Elks Youth Camp.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 1:01PM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Globe/Miami, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County and Tonto Basin. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep monsoon moisture in place across Eastern Arizona will lead to storms capable of producing rainfall between 1-2 inches per hours, to locally higher, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Cholla Campground at Roosevelt Lake is a premier camping destination in the Tonto National Forest, situated at 2,168 feet elevation within a classic Sonoran Desert landscape. The campground offers 206 sites spread across multiple loops including Teddybear, Christmas, Buckhorn, and Cane. Each site features a shade ramada, firepit, grill, and picnic table. The facility is notable for being one of the largest solar-powered campgrounds in the United States. Recreation opportunities center around Roosevelt Lake, which boasts 112 miles of shoreline and up to 21,500 acres of surface water when full. Developed boat ramps with accessible boarding docks allow launching of bass boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. The area is rich with wildlife including mule deer, coyotes, javelina, geese, and occasional bald eagles. Nearby attractions include the Arizona Trail, Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings, and the Apache Trail and Spines to Pines Highway scenic byways. The campground operates year-round with both reservable (odd-numbered) and first-come-first-served (even-numbered) sites. Reservations are available November 1 through March 15. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, and RV air conditioners may struggle June through August. A 14-day stay limit applies within 30 consecutive days on the Tonto National Forest.
Directions
From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn right and follow State Hwy. 188 south for 28 miles to the site. From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 across the bridge for 6 miles to the site. The campground is 5 miles north of Roosevelt Dam.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (602) 225-5395 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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