Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.
Apache Trout Campground sits on the edge of the Big Lake Recreation Area in the White Mountains at about 9,100 feet, surrounded by stands of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce and aspen with high-elevation meadows opening between the trees. It's one of five campgrounds serving Big Lake and is geared toward groups as well as individual campers: the site inventory totals 63 campsites that accommodate both RVs and tents, arranged across four areas Aspen Loop (sites 1 63) holds 43 sites, Oak Loop (sites 64 86) contains 18 sites, and there are two group areas listed as Fir Group (sites 87 110) and Pine Group (sites 111 124), each counted as a single group site.
















Length limits vary by campsite.
Some sites have no hookups.
Showers on site. Dump station on site.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 60 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 38 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 29 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 30 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 43 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 19 electric, 17 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (9 electric, 15 no-hookup).
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest
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“staff are very friendly and can answer questions about questions you might have.”
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“Very nice campground. I have stayed here multiple times and always have the same experience. The camp host are always very nice and available. The area has plenty of things to do and see within an hours drive. Campgrounds are well maintained and clean. I will be back!”
“Campgrounds are very clean, and restroom and showers are kept up at all times. staff are very friendly and can answer questions about questions you might have.”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
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| $38 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 37 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 33 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 36 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 46 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 39 & 40 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 59 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 79 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 54 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 68 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 75 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 3 & 4 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 86 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 24 & 25 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 6 & 7 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 44 & 45 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 84 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 31 & 32 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 85 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 26 & 27 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 9 & 10 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 34 & 35 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 13 & 14 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 55 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 21 & 22 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $58 |
| 76 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
| 80 standard electric | – | – | $58 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 70 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 5 · 123 mi from campground
$89/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 5 · 135 mi from campground
$120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 10 · 152 mi from campground
$149/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalstays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).
For May weekends, book about 175 days ahead. Three in four May Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 110 days ahead | 175 days ahead | 99 days ahead | 157 days ahead |
| June | 74 days ahead | 158 days ahead | 102 days ahead | 175 days ahead |
| July | 77 days ahead | 168 days ahead | 97 days ahead | 176 days ahead |
| August | 53 days ahead | 166 days ahead | 72 days ahead | 174 days ahead |
| September | 74 days ahead | 172 days ahead | 70 days ahead | 169 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 (11,988 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.
36 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 24 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent or RV, with power
19 sites · $58/night
Loops: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) (13), Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) (6)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Tent, van or small RV, no power
17 sites · $38/night
Loops: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) (17)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
15 sites · $58, $425/night
Loops: Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) (13), Fir Group (Sites 87-110) loop (1), Pine Group (Sites 111-124) loop (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
9 sites · $105/night
Loops: Oak Loop (Sites 64-86) (5), Aspen Loop (Sites 1-63) (4)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15