Cutthroat 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 · 1.0 mi
- Coordinates
- 33.8722, -109.4183
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This beautifulcampground has many large ponderosa pines trees and stands of spruce and aspen. Located in the Big Lake Recreation Area, this 18-site campground, accommodates tents only.It sits on the shoreline of Big Lake and affords visitors many recreational opportunities in a quiet, scenic setting. Popular activities include trout fishing and hiking.Natural Features:The campground is located in a very scenic area, forested with ponderosa pine, spruce, Douglas fir, and aspen trees, which provide ample shade. Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts. Visitors should come prepared for cool nighttime temperatures and occasional summer rain storms.Recreation:Named after a species of trout, Cutthroat is adjacent to 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona 's top fishing lakes. The lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, birding and wildlife viewing.Facilities:Sites for tent camping only are scattered throughout this small facility and spaced a good distance apart.Some are directly on the waterfront.The basic amenities of restrooms, picnic tables and drinking water are provided.Anglers and boaters have the convenience of a boat ramp.An RV dump station is one mile away.EZ Camping
From the USFS.Official page
Is Cutthroat Cg free?
No. Cutthroat Cg charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Cutthroat Cg?
Cutthroat Campground is located in the Big Lake Recreational 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.
