Schoolhouse Campground
- from $20
- fee
- Oct–Apr
- best months
Is Schoolhouse Campground open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Tonto National Forest.
Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest
Davis Wash Closure Extension
Agency alert covering Tonto Basin Ranger District · Order 03-12-06-24-10 · USFS · Tonto Basin Ranger District
Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 12-16-5 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 2,100 ft
- Tonto Basin Ranger DistrictTonto National Forest
Located on central Arizona's largest lake, great water recreation opportunities are available to the public at Schoolhouse Campground. Its close proximity to the lake, means that campers at Schoolhouse can enjoy fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with shoreline hiking trails. There are plenty of campsites available at Schoolhouse, providing an easy, quick escape duany time of the year for families and individuals. This campground offers 40 campsites within Mesquite Loop, which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and multi-vehicle parking. Each individual campsite has the capacity to hold 10 individuals and 3 vehicles, while the double campsites can hold up to 20 individuals with 6 vehicles. Most sites offer pull through parking, a shade ramada, picnic tables, and campfire rings with grills. This site also offers fully accessible campsites with paved parking and stand-up grills. This campground offers 40 campsites within Mesquite Loop, which can accomidate RVs, trailers, and multi-vehicle parking. Each individual campsite has the capacity to hold 10 individuals and 3 vehicles, while the double campsites can hold up to 20 individuals with 6 vehicles. Most sites offer pull through parking, a shade ramada, picnic tables, and campfire rings with grills. This site also offers fully accessible campsites with paved parking and stand-up grills. Other amentities include a paved boat launch area for motorized and non-motorized boating, and vault toilets. The adjacent boating site has a paved boat launch ramp with courtesy dock -- useable when water elevations are higher than 2,110 feet. During June, July, and August temperatures reach well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Local outfitters
- VIP RV Resort36 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Oct–Apr
Best time to visit Schoolhouse Campground
Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
61° / 40°
5 wet
Feb
66° / 42°
5 wet
Mar
74° / 48°
4 wet
Apr
82° / 54°
2 wet
May
91° / 63°
2 wet
Jun
102° / 72°
1 wet
Jul
104° / 78°
4 wet
Aug
102° / 76°
6 wet
Sep
96° / 71°
5 wet
Oct
85° / 59°
3 wet
Nov
71° / 48°
3 wet
Dec
60° / 40°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Roosevelt 1 S, AZ, 5.6 mi away at 2,605 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Schoolhouse Campground
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