USFS · Horse Camp · Fee
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. Several miles of hiking and horse riding trails are accessible from the site. Horses are allowed at this site, and can be ridden south on the Cottonwood Canyon Trail to access the Arizona Trail. There are 11 camp units w/ shade ramadas, fire rings w/ grills, picnic tables, potable water hydrants and a toilet building. Maximum trailer length is 32'. During June, July, and August temperatures reach well over 100¿¿
From the USFS.Official page
No. Fraizer Horse Camp charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
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.
14-day stay limit. Equestrians only. Anyone without a horse(s) upon arrival will have their reservations cancelled. Horse trailers under 32 feet only. 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).
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.