Openings · last 7 days
10
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 10 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-249312
When Cholla Campground reopens
Cholla Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
43
Openings · last 90 days
51
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 51 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 12:00 and 13:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 28 of 51 detected openings (54.9%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Standard Time (Arizona), not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 24 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 15.5–41.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 12 | 23.5% |
| 169 | 12 | 23.5% |
| 19 | 9 | 17.6% |
| 73 | 5 | 9.8% |
| 53 | 3 | 5.9% |
Site 51 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 12. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 3, 2026 – May 4, 2027 · of 133 monitored sites
Of the 24,339 tracked site-nights (Nov 3, 2026 – May 4, 2027): 6,885 open for online reservation · 556 reserved · 16,782 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 116 not yet released. Of the facility's 133 monitored sites, 58 can be reserved online and 75 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
71.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 6,885 of 24,339 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 3, 2026 – May 4, 2027Not open online71.7%
Open site-nights6,885 / 24,339
Reserved (of online inventory)556 / 7,441
Weekday openings3,914
Weekend openings2,971
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 3,914 fall on weekdays and 2,971 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April shows no online availability. 0 of 3,990 tracked site-nights are open there — 3,990 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 132 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 42 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 42 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 47 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 55 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 53 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 44 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 45 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 40 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 53 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 44 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 185 | 130 |
| 187 | 130 |
| 25 | 130 |
| 37 | 130 |
| 43 | 130 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 3, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Nov 6
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
April0 of 3,990 · not offered online
The next bookable night is Nov 6; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
6,885 open site-nights across 58 sites at Cholla Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 159 2-night, 154 3-night, 122 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 6 at site 185.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 55 ft. 114 sites take 25 ft, 16 sites take 35 ft, 11 sites take 40 ft.
All 58 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 47 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 187 | 47 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 25 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 37 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 43 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 45 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 55 | 40 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 57 | 35 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 59 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 61 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 65 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 67 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 81 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 130 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 27 | 32 ft | None | 129 | 93 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +117 more |
| 163 | 32 ft | None | 128 | 128 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +116 more |
| 175 | 32 ft | None | 128 | 128 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +116 more |
| 181 | 32 ft | None | 128 | 121 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +116 more |
| 39 | 32 ft | None | 128 | 128 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +116 more |
| 41 | 32 ft | None | 128 | 121 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +116 more |
| 95 | 32 ft | None | 128 | 114 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +116 more |
| T15 | 15 ft | None | 128 | 121 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +116 more |
| 171 | 32 ft | None | 127 | 112 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +115 more |
| 173 | 32 ft | None | 127 | 73 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +115 more |
| 23 | 32 ft | None | 127 | 104 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +115 more |
| 49 | 32 ft | None | 127 | 108 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +115 more |
| 79 | 32 ft | None | 127 | 114 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +115 more |
| 179 | 32 ft | None | 126 | 109 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +114 more |
| 83 | 32 ft | None | 126 | 114 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +114 more |
| 89 | 32 ft | None | 126 | 120 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +114 more |
| 21 | 32 ft | None | 125 | 102 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +113 more |
| 3 | 32 ft | None | 125 | 121 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +113 more |
| 5 | 40 ft | None | 125 | 102 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +113 more |
| 7 | 32 ft | None | 125 | 102 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +113 more |
| 9 | 32 ft | None | 125 | 102 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +113 more |
| 183 | 50 ft | None | 124 | 73 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +112 more |
| 177 | 32 ft | None | 122 | 87 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +110 more |
| 29 | 32 ft | None | 122 | 67 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +110 more |
| 35 | 38 ft | None | 122 | 113 nights | Nov 6, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +110 more |
| 85 | 32 ft | None | 122 | 107 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +110 more |
| 47 | 32 ft | None | 121 | 64 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +109 more |
| 91 | 32 ft | None | 121 | 74 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +109 more |
| T17 | 10 ft | None | 120 | 58 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +108 more |
| 93 | 32 ft | None | 119 | 71 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +107 more |
| 13 | 32 ft | None | 118 | 73 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +106 more |
| 77 | 32 ft | None | 118 | 100 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +106 more |
| 31 | 32 ft | None | 116 | 67 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +104 more |
| 53 | 32 ft | None | 114 | 75 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +102 more |
| 165 | 32 ft | None | 112 | 62 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +100 more |
| 63 | 32 ft | None | 112 | 69 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +100 more |
| 11 | 32 ft | None | 111 | 58 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +99 more |
| 17 | 32 ft | None | 108 | 50 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23 +96 more |
| 75 | 32 ft | None | 103 | 34 nights | Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 6 +91 more |
| 15 | 32 ft | None | 101 | 36 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +89 more |
| 19 | 32 ft | None | 97 | 38 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +85 more |
| 51 | 32 ft | None | 76 | 16 nights | Nov 9, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +64 more |
| 167 | 32 ft | None | 75 | 28 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 24 +63 more |
| 169 | 32 ft | None | 64 | 20 nights | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +52 more |
| 73 | 32 ft | None | 14 | 14 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +2 more |
About Cholla Campground
Overview
Cholla Campground at Roosevelt Lake, is one of several campgrounds on the shores of the largest lake/reservoir located entirely in the State of Arizona. It is situated within a lush sonoran desert landscape at an elevation of 2168'. Each of its 206 campsites have shade ramadas, firepits, grills, and picnic tables. Playgrounds, showers and toilet facilites are scattered throughout the campground. The area around Cholla Campground is often alive with abundant wildlife such as mule deer, coyotes, geese, fox, javalina, and the occasional bald eagle.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities abound at Cholla Campground. Launch your bass boat, ski boat, or pontoon boat from the developed boat ramps within the recreation site and play on the water all day long. If motorsports aren't your thing, there's an abundance of places to explore from your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. While you're visiting, you can also hike a portion of the Arizona Trail, visit the Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings, explore endless miles of jeep trails or drive a portion of the Apache Trail or Spines to Pines Highway. If if you're looking for a day in town, consider the easy 45 minute drive Globe or Payson where you can shop for antiques, buy ice cream and learn about Arizona's rich mining and timber history. Roosevelt Lake is a landscape photograhers dream so don't forget your camera (and sunscreen).
Facilities
Cholla Campground has 206 campsites. Each site has shade ramadas, firepits, grills, and picnic tables. Scattered throughout the campground are playgrounds, showers and toilet facilites. Highly developed boat ramps with accessible boat boarding ramps are also available within the Campground.
Natural Features
Roosevelt Lake was dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1911 and boasts 112 miles of shoreline and peaceful coves. When full, the lake provides 21,500 acres of surface water for your recreating pleasure. Cholla Campground is situated within a Sonoran Desert Landscape along the lakes shorelines. Views of the blue water and sunsets against the Sierra Ancha, Salome, and Superstition Wilderness' are a sight that keep many visitors coming back year after year.
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.
133 monitored sites75 FCFS sitesRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups132 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 20
Getting there
Cholla Campground is 5 miles north of Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn right and follow State Hwy. 188 south for 28 miles to the site. From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 across the bridge for 6 miles to the site.
28079 N. Az Hwy 188, Roosevelt, AZ 85545TONTO BASIN RANGER DISTRICT (602) 225-5395
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingPaddlingPicnickingScenic DriveWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cholla Campground?
Reservations for Cholla Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 71.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 6,885 of 24,339 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 51 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 Nov 3, 2026 04:17 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 Cholla Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 10 site-date openings at Cholla Campground in the last 7 days, 43 over 30 days and 51 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cholla Campground?
154 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 6 at site 185. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Cholla Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
16 of the 132 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Cholla Campground?
January 2027, with 1,678 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 4,123.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cholla Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 24 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 15.5-41.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Cholla Campground?
As of the Nov 3, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Nov 6 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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