Brookchar Cg
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Big Lake Dump Station Dump Station · 0.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 33.8755, -109.4131
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Brookchar Campground is tucked on the banks of Big Lake in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. The campground is a small, tent-only facility comprised entirely of walk-in sites. Of the lake 's five campgrounds, Brookchar is nearest to the water. The stocked lake draws anglers, and boat rentals and a boat ramp make it easy for campers to enjoy the lake 's blue waters.Natural Features:The campground sits in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest at an elevation of 9,100 feet. The area is scenic, forested with ponderosa pine, fir, spruce and aspen, interspersed with high elevation meadows.Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts. Visitors should come prepared for afternoon thunderstorms and cool nighttime temperatures.Recreation:Big Lake is one of Arizona 's top trout fishing lakes, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache trout being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding and wildlife viewing.Facilities:The facility is small, with 12 tent-only, walk-to campsites.Campfire rings and restrooms are provided.A campground host resides on-site for visitor assistance.A dump station, store, firewood, gas, food and boat rentals are located a short, half-mile drive away.Showers are just 1 mile away.View MapEZ Camping
From the USFS.Official page
Is Brookchar Cg free?
No. Brookchar Cg charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Brookchar Cg?
Brookchar Campground is located in the Big Lake Recreation Area.From Eagar: Go 5 miles west on State Route 260 turn south on State Route 261 go 29 miles to Sate Route 273, turn west go about 3 miles, Big Lake Recreational Area will be on the west side.From Show Low, Arizona: take Highway 260 east for 42 miles to Highway 273. Take Highway 273 south for 30 miles Big Lake Recreational Area will be on the west side.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
