Map showing campground location near Roosevelt, Arizona

Cholla Bay

Accessible only by boat, hiking, or walking in, Cholla Bay sits along Roosevelt Lake within Tonto National Forest. The US Forest Service manages this established campground, which accommodates RVs up to 35 feet and provides drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables, and trash service. Cell service reaches the area, and both campfires and alcohol are permitted.

One camper notes the location works well for fishing and nature walks, though generator noise can be an issue despite designated quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM. The campground attracts visitors who appreciate direct lake access but may encounter some rule-breaking regarding generator use. For additional options, campers can explore pet-friendly camping spots around Tonto National Forest.

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Cholla Bay is located in Arizona

Directions

This site is 5 miles north of Theodore 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 south for 27 miles to the site. From Globe: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 88 and State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 across the bridge for 5 miles to the site. Click Here For Map.

Coordinates

33.71900074 N
111.20500067 W

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Connectivity

T-Mobile
No Coverage
Verified by 8 users
Last on 4/3/26
Verizon
Possible Coverage
Verified by 11 users
Last on 4/3/26
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 4 users
Last on 4/3/26

Connectivity

T-Mobile
No Coverage
Verified by 8 users
Last on 4/3/26
Verizon
Possible Coverage
Verified by 11 users
Last on 4/3/26
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 4 users
Last on 4/3/26

Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Contact

General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 40 min from Phoenix, AZ
2 hrs 13 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
2 hrs 23 min from Flagstaff, AZ
2 hrs 37 min from Tucson, AZ

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Reviewed Nov. 21, 2020

Good place to camp

Good location, down side is you might have to deal with a few that can’t live life without being unplugged. So there with be a few generators you’ll hear running early hours or late hours 0600-2200 are the hours for generator permitted use. You will run across the occasional rule breaker that will manage to running the whole time during there stay. Out side of that it’s Great place to take a walk and taking nature or go fishing.