Fraizer Horse Camp
Open — Open year-round with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 2:00 p.m., check-out is 11:00 a.m. Maximum stay of 14 consecutive nights.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Lower Salt River Area Temporary Emergency Equestrian Closure for Public Health & Safety
Click to view closure order for details.
Granite Reef Developed Recreation Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
See order for details.
TERMINATION ORDER: Stage II Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order
There are no fire restrictions on the Tonto National Forest as of Sept. 5, 2025, 8 a.m.
Box Bar Seasonal Eagle Closure
December 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. and will remain in effect seasonally each year from December 1 through June 30, until June 30, 2026, at 12 p.m.
About
Fraizer Horse Camp is the first lakeside equestrian campground built in the Southwestern Region of the Forest Service, nestled into the Sonoran desert landscape at Roosevelt Lake. The campground offers 11 sites exclusively for campers with horses, each equipped with shade ramadas, fire rings with grills, picnic tables, and horse corrals. Potable water hydrants and horse drinkers are available throughout the facility. Riders enjoy direct trail access to the Arizona Trail, an 800-mile non-motorized route, via the Cottonwood Canyon Trail from camp. Roosevelt Lake, dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1911, features 112 miles of shoreline and up to 21,500 acres of surface water when full. The lakeside location provides stunning views of sunsets against the Sierra Ancha, Salome, and Superstition Wilderness areas. Wildlife sightings commonly include mule deer, coyotes, javalina, and occasional bald eagles. The campground sits at a low desert elevation where summer temperatures exceed 100°F. Located 2 miles southeast of historic Roosevelt Dam, the facility is accessible via paved State Route 188 from either Mesa or Globe. Nearby attractions include Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings, the Apache Trail Historic Road, and multiple wilderness areas perfect for extended horse trips.
Directions
Located 2 miles southeast of Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take SR 87 (Beeline Highway) north for 60 miles to SR 188, turn right and continue 35 miles to the campground. From Globe: Take SR 188 north for 28 miles. All routes are paved.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| 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 | None |
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