No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Cholla Campground continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 24,339 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 7,384 open for online reservation · 311 reserved · 14,780 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 1,729 closed · 135 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
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 4,220 fall on weekdays and 3,164 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027September shows no online availability. 0 of 1,729 tracked site-nights are open there — 1,729 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 132 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 | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 51 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 51 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 54 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 56 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 54 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 47 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 47 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 51 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 54 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 47 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 163 | 135 |
| 165 | 135 |
| 171 | 135 |
| 173 | 135 |
| 175 | 135 |
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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Nov 1; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 100 2-night, 97 3-night, 92 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 1 at site 163.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 32 ft. 114 sites take 25 ft.
All 57 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 165 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 171 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 173 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 175 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 183 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 185 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 187 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 21 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 23 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 25 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 27 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 37 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 39 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 41 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 43 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 45 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 5 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 55 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 57 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 59 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 61 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 65 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 67 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 77 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 79 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 81 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 83 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 85 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 89 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| 95 | 32 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| T15 | 10 ft | None | 135 | 135 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +123 more |
| T17 | 10 ft | None | 134 | 128 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +122 more |
| 177 | 32 ft | None | 133 | 121 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +121 more |
| 179 | 32 ft | None | 133 | 121 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +121 more |
| 181 | 32 ft | None | 133 | 121 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +121 more |
| 3 | 32 ft | None | 133 | 114 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +121 more |
| 47 | 32 ft | None | 132 | 108 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +120 more |
| 49 | 32 ft | None | 132 | 108 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +120 more |
| 91 | 32 ft | None | 131 | 107 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +119 more |
| 11 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 102 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +118 more |
| 35 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 124 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +118 more |
| 7 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 102 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +118 more |
| 9 | 32 ft | None | 130 | 102 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +118 more |
| 17 | 32 ft | None | 128 | 60 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +116 more |
| 13 | 32 ft | None | 127 | 73 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +115 more |
| 29 | 32 ft | None | 127 | 72 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +115 more |
| 93 | 32 ft | None | 127 | 72 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +115 more |
| 63 | 32 ft | None | 126 | 69 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +114 more |
| 15 | 32 ft | None | 121 | 64 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +109 more |
| 31 | 32 ft | None | 121 | 72 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +109 more |
| 53 | 32 ft | None | 121 | 96 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 +109 more |
| 75 | 32 ft | None | 113 | 66 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +101 more |
| 19 | 32 ft | None | 104 | 38 nights | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23 +92 more |
| 167 | 32 ft | None | 95 | 30 nights | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +83 more |
| 51 | 32 ft | None | 94 | 45 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 28, Nov 29 +82 more |
| 169 | 32 ft | None | 79 | 40 nights | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +67 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.
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.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cholla Campground?
Reservations for Cholla Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 7,384 of 24,339 tracked site-nights are currently open (30.3%). 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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cholla Campground?
97 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 1 at site 163. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Cholla Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 32 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Cholla Campground?
December 2026, with 1,705 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 4,123.
When is the next open date at Cholla Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Nov 1 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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