Frazier Horse Campground
The Frazier Horse Campground is nestled into a Sonoran desert landscape at Roosevelt Lake, one of Arizona's most outstanding water-based recreation areas. The lake is the largest of four reservoirs within a 2-hour drive of Phoenix and Tucson. The facility has the first lakeside horse camp built in the Southwestern Region of the Forest Service. From the recreation site, trail users access the Arizona Trail, an 800-mile (1,287-kilometer), non-motorized trail.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 8 |
Site guide
8 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 10 / – | Standard | |
| 02 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 10 / – | Standard | |
| 03 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Full | Lakefront | 10 / – | Yes | Standard |
| 04 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 10 / – | Standard | |
| 05 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 10 / – | Standard | |
| 06 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 10 / – | Standard | |
| 07 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Full | Lakefront | 10 / – | Standard | |
| 08 | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | Full | Lakefront | 10 / – | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 11:00 AM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Site 03 is listed accessible |
Frazier Horse Campground is an equestrian campground and offers a vault toilet, horse drinker, potable water hydrant, and horse corrals.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year-round |
| Forest | Tonto National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are required. Anyone without a horse(s) will be asked to leave. |
| Fees | Reservations are required. $16/site/night for individual camp unit; America the Beautiful Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders receive 50% discount (persons over 62 or have a permanent disability) for single camp units only. |
| Rules | Reservation required. 14-day stay limit. Equestrians only. Horse trailers under 32 feet. Rules and regulations are posted at bulletin board areas. Please read and observe. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours). |
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Getting there
This site is 2 miles southeast of historic Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take State Route (SR) 87 (Beeline Highway) north for about 60 miles to its junction with SR 188. Turn right onto SR 188 for 35 miles to the site. The entire route is paved. From the Globe area: Take SR 188 north for 28 miles to the site. The entire route is paved.
| Nearest town | Roosevelt, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 33.6668° N, 111.1299° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD2 Sinkhole Rx
47 mi from the campground · 875 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV Park Model Traders ↗ | 31.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Gold Dog Tents ↗ | 36.8 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.3 miCemetery0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miCottonwood ↗6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 0.7 miThompson ↗2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2 miVineyard ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Tonto National Forest.
- inTonto National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,966,417 acres
- 5.6 miSuperstition Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 160,164 acres
- 8 miFour Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 60,773 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Tonto National Monument Visitor CenterBuilding · Gila · 1.7 mi
- Tonto National Monument, Lower Ruin (AZ U:8:047a Asm)Site · Roosevelt · 1.7 mi
- Alchesay Canyon BridgeStructure · Roosevelt · 1.7 mi
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. Frazier Horse Campground is situated near the lake’s shoreline. Views of the blue water and sunsets against the Sierra Ancha, Salome, and Superstition Wilderness areas are a sight that keep many visitors coming back year after year. The area around Frazier Horse Campground is often alive with abundant wildlife such as mule deer, coyotes, geese, fox, javalina, and the occasional bald eagle.
Recreation
Bring your horses and head out to the Arizona Trail right from camp via the Cottonwood trail. There are many other trails in the area but they require trailering your horses.
Nearby
Discover two nearby National Scenic Byways (AZ Hwy 88 Apache Trail and AZ Hwy 288 Spines to Pines Highway). Local areas to consider around Frazier Horse Campground include Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National Monument, the Arizona Trail, endless miles of jeep trails, the Towns of Payson and Globe, and the Superstition, Sierra Ancha, and Four Peaks Wilderness areas. Don't forget to stop by the Tonto Basin Environmental Center to learn about the history of the area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Frazier Horse Campground?
Sites at Frazier Horse Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations are required. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Frazier Horse Campground?
Reservations are required. $16/site/night for individual camp unit; America the Beautiful Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders receive 50% discount (persons over 62 or have a permanent disability) for single camp units only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Frazier Horse Campground?
Check-in 11:00 AM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Frazier Horse Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year-round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Frazier Horse Campground have?
8 sites, including 8 equestrian sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Frazier Horse Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there accessible sites at Frazier Horse Campground?
Site 03 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Frazier Horse Campground?
Bring your horses and head out to the Arizona Trail right from camp via the Cottonwood trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Frazier Horse Campground?
Roosevelt, Arizona. Discover two nearby National Scenic Byways (AZ Hwy 88 Apache Trail and AZ Hwy 288 Spines to Pines Highway).
Source: Getting there
What if Frazier Horse Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Frazier Group Campground (0.1 mi), Windy Hill Campground (2.4 mi, partly first-come), and Burnt Corral Campground (5 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby