Cholla Campground Arizona
Cholla Overview
Cholla campground is open year round and has 206 single-family campsites on Theodore Roosevelt Lake with several campsites having dandy views of the water. There are also several “double” sites in the campground.
All campsites are first-come, first-serve from May 1 through October 31. Odd numbered campsites can be reserved from November 1 through April 30.
Each campsite has a shade Ramada, fir ring, grill and picnic table. The maximum RV size is 32 feet. Campsites are $20 per night for a single-family site; and $40 per night for a double site. Maximum occupancy per individual camp unit is 10. Maximum occupancy per double camp unit is 20.
The campground has drinking water, flush toilets, showers ($) and a dump station. There’s also a playground and boat launch/ramp. There are no hookups at the campground. The maximum number of occupants for family campsites is 10, and 20 for the double campsites. You can also stay up to 14 consecutive days. Check in time is 12:00 pm and check out time is 10:00 am. Cell service is good.
Cholla – Area Recreation
For our solar-powered fans, Cholla campground is one of the largest all-solar powered campground in the United States. There is plenty to see and do here including fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, a variety of water sports, hiking, biking, horseback riding, OHV riding, picnicking and many more outdoor recreational activities. The Cholla Recreation Site is located in the Tonto National Forest and includes almost 3 million acres of rugged and beautiful scenery ranging from desert to pine-forested mountains.
Burnt Corral (82 campsites on a bluff above Apache Lake) and Windy Hill (347 campsites also on Roosevelt Lake) are two other campgrounds in the area you may consider.
Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service - Good
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- Showers
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- OHVing
- OTV Trails/Riding
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Roosevelt, Arizona 85545
928-467-3200
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
206
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
2,200
Cholla Comments & Reviews
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We have a 35′ 5th wheel, seen the sites that we can fit in to?
Is there water & electricity?
Hi Larry,
There are no hookups (electric, water, etc.) at Cholla campground.
What is nightly fee at Cholla Campground?
HI Sandi,
Campsites are $20 per night for a single-family site; and $40 per night for a double site at Cholla campground.
One more question – it appears that all of the campgrounds around Roosevelt Lake, Apache Lake, etc. are “first come, first served” and do not offer hookups. Are there any RV campsites in the area that allow reservations and have water/propane hookups?
Hi Sandi,
Lost Dutchman State Park campground has RV hookups. There may be others – perhaps someone else will make a suggestion.
How many people can stay in a double campsite at Cholla campground?
Hi Janie,
For Cholla campground – the maximum occupancy per individual camp unit is 10 and 20 people for a double site.
Is there an actual campsite map of the sites. If so could it be emailed to me. Save us time from driving around. We’re coming in this weekend. Thanks
Hi Marco,
Unfortunately there is no campground map available for Cholla campground. At least we can’t find any.
Hi it says pets are OK BUT it says nothing about dog breeds, weight limit or number of pets allowed… Does anyone know the answer. Would love to visit but I have 2 great Danes and a small terrier as well… would they all be ok to come? Thanks in advance
Hi Mommy T,
“Pets” generally refers to all breeds of dogs and cats, but also may include other domesticated animals and birds. All pets must be on a leash though.
Is there a limit on tent size at Cholla?
Hi Darryl,
As long as the tent fits within the campsite – you’re good to go (for tent size).
I’m curious regarding lack of water hookups at Cholla, Windyhill etc. Why aren’t there any??
Hi Momads,
Cholla campground does have drinking water (and water spigots), but no electric or water hookups at the campsites.
Hello, which tent sites have the best views of the lake at the Buckhorn site? I Thanks!
Hi Andrina,
The Cholla campground map (button) may give you an idea, but unfortunately the map does not call out each individual site. In the Buckhorn loop – it appears that those closest to the lake would likely have nice views of the lake. Those include sites 47, 49, 50 and 51.
Is the Cholla campsite open at this time(04/06/2020)
Hi Wesley, Unfortunately Cholla campground is closed through April due to COVID-19.
Hi, is the Cholla campsite open now? (5/25/2020)
Hi Jennifer,
Yes – Cholla campground is open for camping, but the ‘Christmas Loop’ is temporarily closed due to water issues.
is there a area where there is swimming at cholla is any spots on the water?
Hi Mickey,
Yes, Theodore Roosevelt Reservoir has a few nice swim beach areas. Roosevelt Lake Beach, the Vineyard Canyon Picnic Site and Chunk Beach are good. Other swim areas include: Evans, Kettle Falls, Bradbury Beach, Cloverleaf, Fort Spokane, Keller ferry, Spring Canyon, Porcupine and Hunters.
One more question
at upper Burnt Corral Campground are you aloud to have a fire at night in a fire ring?
Hi Mickey,
Not at this time. There is a Stage II Fire Restriction in place in Tonto National Forest, which includes Burnt Corral campground. As a result, campfires are prohibited. You can check status of fire conditions here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35717
A friend of mine and I would like to reserve a spot at Cholla for two if us Oct 16th-17th with two tents… But she called and could not get through… Is there another way to make reservations? Or can we come to the ranger station to make reservations…
Can a quad and a fat boy motorcycle be ridden at the Cholla campgrounds?
Hi Connie,
All Cholla campsites are first-come, first-serve from May 1 through October 31. Odd numbered campsites can be reserved from November 1 through April 30. You can go to the ranger station/campground and pay for a campsite (and occupy it that day), but you can’t pay for / reserve it for a future arrival date. Also, I wasn’t able to confirm if a quad or fat boy motorcycle can be ridden in the campground.