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Burnt Corral Campground

Tonto National Forest

Upcoming Availability

9 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Tue, Oct 27

None

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Wed, Oct 28

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Thu, Oct 29

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Fri, Oct 30

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Sat, Oct 31

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Sun, Nov 1

35

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Mon, Nov 2

34

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Tue, Nov 3

33

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Wed, Nov 4

28

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Thu, Nov 5

29

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Fri, Nov 6

14

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Sat, Nov 7

11

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Sun, Nov 8

28

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Mon, Nov 9

31

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area (elevation 1914') is about 5.8 miles south of Roosevelt Dam along the Apache Trail (AZ Hwy 88) along the shoreline of Apache Lake. Burnt Corral Campground includes 76 camp units, vault toilets, potable water hydrants, 6 day-use picnic units, paved boat launch, boat boarding dock; Each campsite includes a parking spur, fire ring with grill, a shade ramada, and a picnic table. Burnt Corral Campground is situated in what may be the most stunning Sonoran Desert landscape in Arizona.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Burnt Corral Campground includes 76 camp units, vault toilets, potable water hydrants, 6 day-use picnic units, paved boat launch, boat boarding dock; Each campsite includes a parking spur, fire ring with grill, a shade ramada, and a picnic table. This campground provides access to visitors who are mobility impaired.

Natural Features

Burnt Corral Campground is situated in what may be the most stunning Sonoran Desert landscape in Arizona. The contrast of sunshine, clear blue water, and saguaro's surrounded by the Four Peaks and Superstition Wilderness' is a magnificant sight to see. While shade is scarce in the desert, campsites are situated amongst mature mesquite and palo verde trees, and desert chaparral. Apache Lake is 17 miles long making it the longest in the chain of reservoirs on the lower Salt River below Roosevelt Dam.

Recreation

Motorboating, fishing, water-skiing, and paddlesports are very popular because of the developed and undeveloped lake access from within the campground. Others may enjoy hiking nearby trails, being challenged by local jeep trails, or practicing their landscape photography, or simply relaxing with a good book.

Nearby Attractions

Roosevelt Dam, Apache Lake Marina, Tortilla Flats, Tonto National Monument (Cliff Dwellings), Roosevelt Lake, Apache Trail Scenic Byway (AZ Hwy 88), Spines to Pines Scenic Byway (AZ Hwy 288). The City of Globe and Town of Payson are only an hour away.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

79 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 64

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 69

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 1

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 15

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 41

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 23

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

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10

people

Yes

shade

Site 68

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 16

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 31A

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

20

people

Yes

shade

Site 18

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 71

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 65

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 58

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

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20

people

Yes

shade

Site 9

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

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10

people

Yes

shade

Site 76

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 33

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

20

people

Yes

shade

Site 22

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 74

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 50

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 26

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

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20

people

Yes

shade

Site 67

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 62

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

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20

people

Yes

shade

Site 17

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 75

Main

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Access to Burnt Coral Campground is via the AZ Hwy 88 which is narrow, steep, and windy in spots. Max vehicle length is 40' and maximum trailer length is 22'. Check in time is 2:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 6:00am. During June, July, and August temperatures reach well over 100° and many RV air conditioners cannot keep up. Gas is only located at both ends of the lake. Extra (second) vehicle charge of $8 per night is required. An RV towing a car counts as one vehicle and a vehicle pulling a trailer counts as one vehicle. Fee can be bundled with online reservation or purchased on-site at fee machine. Maximum of 2 vehicles per campsite. Boat ramps are usable when water elevations are higher then 2,110 feet. Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land. Maximum stay limit is 14 days within 30 consecutive days on the Tonto National Forest including dispersed areas.

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Common questions

Is Burnt Corral Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 9 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Nov 1. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

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