Frazier Group Campground
The campground overlooks Roosevelt Lake and is nestled in the saguaro cactus-studded Sonoran Desert.
Frazier's large open parking area accommodates trailers and pull vehicles arranged in a variety of parking configurations. Facilities include vault toilets, a shelter with group-sized picnic tables, grills, and fire rings, a watering trough, and water hydrants.
Need to Know
- The closest gas stations and grocery stores are 10-18 miles away at Spring Creek and Tonto Basin.
Be prepared for the heat. During June, July, and August, temperatures reach well over 100 degrees.
Power receptacles on ramadas are for charging batteries or other minor uses. They are not to be used to supply power to recreational vechicles.
- No directional signs, ribbon flagging or other various methods will be approved for use on State Highway 188 or Forest Service roads accessing Frazier Group Site. No signs or advertising devices shall be erected on the area covered by this use agreement, without prior approval by the Forest Service as to location, design, size, color, and message.
- The representative and his/her guest or members shall exercise diligence in protecting from damage the land and property of the United States, and may be cited for any violations of applicable laws.
Quiet Hours are from 10:00pm to 6:00am.
- The representative will take reasonable measures to prevent and discourage vandalism or disorderly conduct, and when necessary, will call the appropriate law enforcement agency for assistance. For emergencies, call 911, or call the Gila County Sheriff's Office at 800-635-8017. For non-emergencies, call the Tonto Basin Ranger District at 602-225-5395.
- Discharging firearms or any other implement capable of causing injury or damaging property is prohibited in or within 150 yards of this group site.
- The assigned loops will be maintained to present a clean, neat, and orderly appearance. Trash will be disposed of in the provided trash receptacles, or as agreed to by representative and the Forest Service. If your group includes cigarette smokers, all cigarette butts will be properly disposed of in trash receptacles.
Off Highway Vehicles are allowed but may not be driven off roads.
No horses allowed in this area.
- All campfires will be built in established fire rings or grills. If fire restrictions are in effect, these restrictions will be reserved by all members of the group.
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) prohibits connecting trailers and RVs to the Tonto Basin Ranger District campground water hydrants. This regulation is in place to protect the public water system and to prevent any potential for cross contamination
Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 2,200 feet, the group site has stunning views of the blue water and sunsets against three mountainous wilderness areas.
Nearby Attractions
Multiple opportunities for enjoying spectacular scenery and learning about the area's pre-history, history, flora, fauna, or geology include visiting Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings (National Park Service), driving portions of the Apache Trail Historic Road (State Hwy 88) and Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road (State Hwy 288) or visiting the Tonto Basin Visitors Center.
Recreation
In addition to camping, horseback riders, hikers, and mountain bikers can access the Arizona National Scenic Trail from the campground via the Frazier Trail. There are many other trails in the area.
Contact Information
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28079 N. AZ HWY 188 Roosevelt AZ 85545
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: TONTO BASIN RANGER DISTRICT (602) 225-5395
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Phoenix: Take State Hwy 87 / Beeline Highway north for about 75 miles to its junction with State Hwy 188. Turn right and follow State Hwy 188 for 33.5 miles to the site (just after the visitor center on the left, watch for campground sign). From Mesa: Take State Hwy 87 / Beeline Highway north for about 61 miles to its junction with State Hwy 188. Turn right and follow State Hwy 188 for 33.5 miles to the site (just after the visitor center on the left, watch for campground sign). From Globe area: Take State Hwy 188 north for about 30 miles to the site (just past the Roosevelt Work Center on the right, watch for campground sign). All routes are paved.
