Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Tortilla Campground sits along the Apache Trail corridor of Tonto National Forest, about an hour's drive northeast of the Phoenix metro area and two miles past Canyon Lake. The site operates as a winter campground, typically open from October through April when valley residents come up for cooler days; nights in winter are noticeably cold so plan warm bedding.

















Length limits vary by campsite.
Availability on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 41 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 31 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 32 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 33 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 34 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 35 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 36 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 37 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 38 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 39 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 41 no-hookup individual sites.
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Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.
“Very pretty, and quiet campsite with great views of the surrounding hills and vegetation.”
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“Neighbors are respectful and quiet. The drive-by checks from the camp hosts make you feel safe. The camp hosts work hard at maintenance too.”
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| $20 |
| 40 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 41 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 42 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 43 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 44 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 45 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 46 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 47 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 48 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 55 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 56 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 57 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 58 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 59 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 60 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 61 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 62 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 63 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 64 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 65 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 66 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 67 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 68 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 69 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 70 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 71 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 72 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 73 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 74 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 75 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights13 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 32 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 6 · 21 mi from campground
$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 4 · 23 mi from campground
$185/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 13 ft · sleeps 2 · 25 mi from campground
$75/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Phoenix area · 13 hr · from $229/person

Phoenix area · 4 hr · from $239/person

Phoenix area · 2 hr · from $108/person
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Dec 2026 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Jan 2027 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Feb 2027 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Mar 2027 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Seasonal loop closures in this window: Main (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027).
For February weekends, book about 109 days ahead. Three in four February Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 67 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50 days ahead | 104 days ahead | 35 days ahead | 87 days ahead |
| February | 67 days ahead | 109 days ahead | 61 days ahead | 110 days ahead |
| March | 75 days ahead | 104 days ahead | 56 days ahead | 101 days ahead |
| October | 44 days ahead | 95 days ahead | 39 days ahead | 83 days ahead |
| November | 33 days ahead | 75 days ahead | 33 days ahead | 67 days ahead |
| December | 42 days ahead | 51 days ahead | 30 days ahead | 74 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (1,171 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
41 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
41 sites · $20/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Phoenix area · 2 hr · from $108/person

Phoenix area · 11 hr · from $226/person

Phoenix area · 3 hr · from $150/person

Phoenix area · 4 hr · from $209/person

Phoenix area · 4 hr · from $199/person

Phoenix area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $145/person