Windy Hill Campground

Tonto National Forest, AZ · ≈31.8 mi to Apache Junction
Sites
137
Max rig
45 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
31.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • RVers with rigs up to medium size
  • Boating, fishing, and water sports enthusiasts
  • Hikers and wildlife photographers
  • Travelers needing pull-through sites
  • Pet owners

✕ Not ideal for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Those needing water or sewer hookups
  • Visitors seeking proximity to town services

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonStrong 5G signal here · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-Mobile

What's here

137 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In or Hike-In access — varies by site
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterGrillsPets allowedShadeShowersTrash collectionVault toilets
Activities
BoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingPaddlingPhotographyPicnickingWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Apache Junction, ~31.8 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Tonto NF, Conservation Legacy

Overview

Overview Located on central Arizona's largest lake, Windy Hill offers great water recreation opportunities to the public. Because of its close proximity to the Lake, Windy Hill allows fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with hiking trails. There are plenty of developed campsites available at Windy Hill, which allows for an easy, quick escape during any time of the year for families and individuals. Recreation Fishing is popular activity where anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, such as Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish. This campground is also situated right on the shore of Roosevelt Lake which is open to boating, kayaking, and other water-related activites. Facilities 147 camp units with shade ramadas, fire rings with grills, picnic tables, and potable water hydrants. Toilets and showers are located throughout the camp loops. There are playgrounds and an amphitheater. Picnicking allowed only at the Blevins Picnic Site. Maximum occupancy per individual camp unit is 10. Maximum occupancy per double camp unit is 20. Single camp site includes 2 vehicles, double camp site includes 4 vehicles, all additional vehicles are $8.00 per vehicle. All vehicles must fit completely within the designated parking areas. Maximum of 3 vehicles in single sites, and 6 in double sites. Check-in time is 2:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am Nearby Attractions Two National Scenic Byways (AZ Hwy 88 Apache Trail and AZ Hwy 288 Spines to Pines Highway). Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National Monument, the Arizona Trail, endless miles of jeep trails, Towns of Payson and Globe, Superstition, Sierra Ancha, and Four Peaks Wilderness'. Don't forget to stop by the Tonto Basin Environmental Center learn about the history of the area.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground