Schoolhouse Campground
Currently closed due to low lake levels at Roosevelt Lake. When open, the campground operates year-round. Odd-numbered sites are reservable November 1 through April 30 via Recreation.gov; even-numbered sites remain first-come, first-served.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 12:06AM MST until August 30 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the Phoenix Metro, all of Gila and Pinal Counties, and much of Maricopa County. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Increasing moisture and atmospheric instability will combine with an approaching weather system to promote scattered thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall from late Saturday afternoon through Saturday night. Training of storms could result in localized rainfall amounts of over two inches within the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
About
Schoolhouse Campground is located 11 miles south of historic Roosevelt Dam on the eastern shores of Roosevelt Lake within Tonto National Forest. At 2,100 feet elevation, the campground offers spacious sites surrounded by mesquite trees with views of the surrounding mountains and Sonoran Desert landscape. Roosevelt Lake is Arizona's largest reservoir, providing excellent opportunities for bass and catfish fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating, kayaking, and canoeing. The campground features 40 sites in the Mesquite Loop, with most offering pull-through parking suitable for RVs and trailers up to 32 feet. Each individual site accommodates up to 10 people and 3 vehicles, while double sites hold 20 people and 6 vehicles. Amenities include shade ramadas, picnic tables, and fire rings with grills. ADA-accessible sites with paved parking and stand-up grills are available. Vault toilets are provided, but no potable water is available. Nearby attractions include the Apache Trail and Spines to Pines scenic byways, Tonto National Monument, and the Arizona Trail. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, making RV air conditioning less effective during June through August.
Directions
From Mesa: Take Highway 87 (Beeline Highway) north approximately 60 miles to the junction with Highway 88. Continue on Highway 88 south for 8 miles to Forest Road 447/Schoolhouse Recreation Site. Turn left and continue 4 miles to the campground. From Globe: Take Highway 188 north for 20 miles to Forest Road 447, turn right and continue 4 miles to the site.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| 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 |
Availability
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