Bachelor Cove operates year-round within Tonto National Forest, accommodating RVs up to 36 feet with basic amenities including restrooms and trash service. The campground sits near Roosevelt Lake in Arizona's high desert terrain, providing lake access for campers who bring pets along. Forest Service management maintains the site with standard facilities but limited services beyond the essentials.
Campers seeking additional options in the region can explore campgrounds around Tonto National Forest. Cholla Bay sits just half a mile northwest for those wanting alternative lake access.
Description
Bachelor Cove Located along the shoreline of central Arizona’s largest lake. The setting is in the Upper Sonoran Desert; Vegetation includes mesquite, cat claw, desert broom, as well as cholla and saguaro cacti, this site provides spectacular views of the Sierra Ancha Mountains.
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Location
Public CampgroundBachelor Cove is located in Arizona
Directions
This site is 4 miles west of Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for approximately 60 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn right onto State Hwy. 188 and continue southeast for 29 miles to the site. From the Globe area: Take State Hwy.188 west for 30 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 88 and State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 across the bridge for 4 miles to the site. Click Here For Map.
Coordinates
33.71249919 N
111.20046997 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 41 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 14 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 24 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 2 hrs 37 min from Tucson, AZ
