Roosevelt, AZ

Windy Hill Campground

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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

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.

Typical weather

Roosevelt Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Roosevelt Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.54°JJanuary: average water temperature 54°F51°FFebruary: average water temperature 51°F56°MMarch: average water temperature 56°F59°AApril: average water temperature 59°F64°MMay: average water temperature 64°F68°JJune: average water temperature 68°F71°JJuly: average water temperature 71°F77°AAugust: average water temperature 77°F73°SSeptember: average water temperature 73°F69°OOctober: average water temperature 69°F64°NNovember: average water temperature 64°F56°DDecember: average water temperature 56°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 33 field-sample stations

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