Within Tonto National Forest, Upper Burnt Corral provides both reservable sites at the lower area and first-come, first-served camping at the upper section. The US Forest Service manages this campground with access by both vehicle and boat, though campers report the road requires slow, careful driving. All sites feature ramadas for shade, and many offer direct water access. The facility accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and includes drinking water, restrooms, showers, and firewood availability. Sites tend to be compact with limited privacy, though corner locations offer more space. Cell service reaches the area, and pets are welcome throughout the campground. For additional options, consider pet-friendly campgrounds near Tonto National Forest. Plan extra travel time for the access road conditions.
Description
State Hwy. 88 is a narrow winding mountain road, with a maximum vehicle length limit of 40 feet. Not recommended for trailers over 22 feet.
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Location
Public CampgroundUpper Burnt Corral is located in Arizona
Directions
This site is 5 miles south of Roosevelt Dam on the south shoreline of Apache Lake. From Apache Junction: Drive north on State Hwy. 88 for 39 miles (the last 20 miles of State Hwy. 88 are unpaved) to Forest Road (FR) 52/Upper Burnt Corral Recreation Site. Turn left and continue to site. 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 for 33 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 88. Turn right onto State Hwy. 88, and drive past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 5 miles to Forest Road (FR) 52/ Upper Burnt Corral Recreation Site. Turn right and continue to the site. From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 west for 30 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn left onto State Hwy. 88, and continue past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 5 miles to Forest Road (FR) 52/ Upper Burnt Corral Recreation Site. Turn right into the site.
Coordinates
33.63375529 N
111.2034654 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/4/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/4/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 38 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 12 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs 22 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 3 hrs 26 min from Tucson, AZ






