Openings · last 7 days
17
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 17 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234708
When Apache Trout Campground reopens
Apache Trout Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
36
Openings · last 90 days
43
Only 43 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 64 monitored sites
Of the 2,640 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 2 reserved · 2,632 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 6 closed. Of the facility's 64 monitored sites, 50 can be reserved online and 10 are first-come, first-served (4 closed).
No online availability right now
Of the 2,640 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 2 reserved · 2,632 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 6 closed. A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 2,640
Reserved (of online inventory)2 / 2
Of the 2,640 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 2 reserved · 2,632 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 6 closed.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 60 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Apache Trout Campground
Overview
Apache Trout Campground is one of five campgrounds at the Big Lake Recreation Area in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and is especially popular for group camping.
With boating and fishing facilities and a variety of amenities, Apache Trout is a convenient and comfortable place to stay. Plenty of open space, shaded forests and mountain scenery make for a pleasant outdoor experience.
Recreation
The Apache Trout facility is a short walk away from the 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona's top fishing lakes. Big Lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache trout being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, bird watching and wildlife viewing.
Facilities
The campground is especially convenient for small to medium sized groups. Campsites are diverse and offer a wide range of options. There are 22 double sites, one group site that can accommodate 50 people, another that can hold 100 and more than 20 individual sites.
This is the only campground in the lake recreation area that has sites with full hookups. Flush toilets and showers offer additional convenience.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 9,100 ft. in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. It is a very scenic area, forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce and aspen interspersed with high elevation meadows.
Some campsites have shade, while others are mostly sunny. Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.
64 monitored sites10 FCFS sitesRVs up to 80 ft28 with hookups60 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 100
Getting there
From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 miles to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 miles to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 3 miles.
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, Springerville, AZ 85938928-537-8888
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234708 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234708 · Apache Trout Campground · Springerville AZ12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Apache Trout Campground?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 2,640 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Apache Trout Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 43 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Apache Trout Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 17 site-date openings at Apache Trout Campground in the last 7 days, 36 over 30 days and 43 over the last 90.
Which sites at Apache Trout Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
60 of the 60 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 80 ft.
Does Apache Trout Campground have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 2,640 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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