U.S. Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Roosevelt, AZ

Windy Hill Campground

Located on central Arizona's largest lake, Windy Hill offers great water recreation opportunities to the public. Because of its close proximity to the Lake, Windy Hill allows fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with hiking trails. There are plenty of developed campsites available at Windy Hill, which allows for an easy, quick escape during any time of the year for families and individuals.

Open nowPartly reservable137 sites45 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Photos courtesy of Tonto NF, Conservation Legacy · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
D2 Sinkhole Rx (prescribed burn) · 46 mi away · 875 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups137
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

137 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
234CHIPMUNKPull-through25GravelPartialLakefront10 / 3YesStandard
235CHIPMUNKPull-through32GravelPartialLakefront20 / 6YesStandard
236CHIPMUNKPull-through25GravelPartialLakefront10 / 3YesStandard
237CHIPMUNKPull-through32GravelPartialLakefront10 / 3YesYesStandard
238CHIPMUNKPull-through25GravelPartialLakefront10 / 3YesStandard
239CHIPMUNKPull-through32GravelPartialLakefront10 / 3YesStandard
240CHIPMUNKPull-through25GravelPartialLakefront10 / 3YesStandard
241CHIPMUNKPull-through32GravelPartialLakefront10 / 6YesStandard
242CHIPMUNKPull-through25GravelPartialLakefront10 / 3YesStandard
243CHIPMUNKPull-through32GravelPartialLakefront20 / 6YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.

Campground map of Windy Hill Campground
Campground map 1 published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Tonto NF. Open the image for full size.
Campground map of Windy Hill Campground
Campground map 2 published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Tonto NF. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 237, 31, 39, 267 and 5 more are listed accessible
  • 147 camp units with shade ramadas, fire rings with grills, picnic tables, and potable water hydrants.
  • Toilets and showers are located throughout the camp loops.
  • There are playgrounds and an amphitheater.
  • Picnicking allowed only at the Blevins Picnic Site.
  • Maximum occupancy per individual camp unit is 10. Maximum occupancy per double camp unit is 20.
  • Single camp site includes 2 vehicles, double camp site includes 4 vehicles, all additional vehicles are $8.00 per vehicle. All vehicles must fit completely within the designated parking areas. Maximum of 3 vehicles in single sites, and 6 in double sites.
  • Check-in time is 2:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonYear-round
ForestTonto National Forest
Fees$25/site/night; $50/site/night for double camp unit; America the Beautiful Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders receive 50% discount (persons over 62 or living with a permanent disability) for single camp units only.
Rules14-day stay limit. Trailers under 32 feet. Please use trash receptacles when available. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Rules and regulations are posted at all fee stations. Please observe. Sewage dump facilities are located across from Cholla Campground 8 miles north on Hwy. 188 (no fee). Boat sewage pump-out can be arranged with the marina.

Tonto National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Windy Hill Campground50°60°70°80°90°100°January: 2.21 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.70 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.72 inches of precipitationApril: 0.58 inches of precipitationMay: 0.33 inches of precipitationJune: 0.13 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.57 inches of precipitationAugust: 2.10 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.42 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.98 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.08 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.09 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 50.3°F averageFebruary: 54.1°F averageMarch: 60.6°F averageApril: 68.1°F averageMay: 77.1°F averageJune: 87.2°F averageJuly: 90.9°F averageAugust: 89.2°F averageSeptember: 83.4°F averageOctober: 72.0°F averageNovember: 59.5°F averageDecember: 50.1°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 in2.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Roosevelt 1 S, 2 miles from the campground at 2,605 feet, station USC00027281 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 16 inches a year.

Getting there

This site is 6 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 33 miles to the junction of SR 88. Continue south on SR 188 for 4 miles to Forest Road (FR) 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance).

Nearest townRoosevelt, Arizona
Coordinates33.6667° N, 111.0880° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    D2 Sinkhole Rx

    46 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 stationDump station ↗23.3 mi
RV sales & serviceRV Park Model Traders ↗33.8 mi
Outdoor gearGold Dog Tents ↗39.1 mi

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Windy Hill Campground,Tonto National Forest, Arizona

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 2.1 mi
    Cottonwood ↗
    6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
  • 2.7 mi
    Cemetery
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3 mi
    Thompson ↗
    2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
  • 4.3 mi
    Vineyard ↗
    6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Tonto National Forest.

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.

Recreation

Fishing is popular activity where anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, such as Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish. This campground is also situated right on the shore of Roosevelt Lake which is open to boating, kayaking, and other water-related activites.

Nearby

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.

Guidebooks for Tonto National Forest and Arizona

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  • Day & overnight hikes, Arizona's Tonto National Forest
    Tony Padegimas, 2010
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    Bruce Grubbs, 2021
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  • Best Tent Camping: Arizona
    Kirstin Olmon Phillips and Kelly Phillips, 2019
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Windy Hill Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Windy Hill Campground?

$25/site/night; $50/site/night for double camp unit; America the Beautiful Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders receive 50% discount (persons over 62 or living with a permanent disability) for single camp units only.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Windy Hill Campground?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Windy Hill Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year-round.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Windy Hill Campground have?

137 sites, including 137 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Windy Hill Campground?

The longest site here provides 45 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 showers or a dump station at Windy Hill Campground?

Toilets and showers are located throughout the camp loops.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Windy Hill Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Windy Hill Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Windy Hill Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. 14-day stay limit.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Windy Hill Campground?

Sites 237, 31, 39, and 267 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 9 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Windy Hill Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Windy Hill Campground?

Fishing is popular activity where anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, such as Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation