Schoolhouse Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 a.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Woods Canyon Dump Station · 46.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 33.6490, -111.0112
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located on central Arizona's largest lake, great water recreation opportunities are available to the public at Schoolhouse Campground. Its close proximity to the lake, means that campers at Schoolhouse can enjoy fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with shoreline hiking trails. There are plenty of campsites available at Schoolhouse, providing an easy, quick escape duany time of the year for families and individuals. This campground offers 40 campsites within Mesquite Loop, which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and multi-vehicle parking. Each individual campsite has the capacity to hold 10 individuals and 3 vehicles, while the double campsites can hold up to 20 individuals with 6 vehicles. Most sites offer pull through parking, a shade ramada, picnic tables, and campfire rings with grills. This site also offers fully accessible campsites with paved parking and stand-up grills. This campground offers 40 campsites within Mesquite Loop, which can accomidate RVs, trailers, and multi-vehicle parking. Each individual campsite has the capacity to hold 10 individuals and 3 vehicles, while the double campsites can hold up to 20 individuals with 6 vehicles. Most sites offer pull through parking, a shade ramada, picnic tables, and campfire rings with grills. This site also offers fully accessible campsites with paved parking and stand-up grills. Other amentities include a paved boat launch area for motorized and non-motorized boating, and vault toilets. The adjacent boating site has a paved boat launch ramp with courtesy dock -- useable when water elevations are higher than 2,110 feet. During June, July, and August temperatures reach well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Schoolhouse Campground free?
No. Schoolhouse Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Schoolhouse Campground?
This site is located 11 miles south of the historic Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take the State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for about 60 miles to the junction with State Hwy. 88. Continue on State Hwy. 88 south for 8 miles to Forest Road (FR) 447/Schoolhouse Recreation Site. Turn left and continue for 4 miles to the site. From Globe: area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 20 miles to its junction with Forest Road (FR) 447/Schoolhouse Recreation Site, turn right and continue for 4 miles to the site. From Globe: area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 20 miles to its junction with Forest Road (FR) 447/Schoolhouse Recreation Site, turn right and continue for 4 miles to the site.
What are the rules at Schoolhouse Campground?
14-day stay limit. Trailers under 32 feet. Please use trash receptacles when available. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Rules and regulations are posted on bulletin board. Please observe. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours). Boat launch ramp only useable when water elevations are higher than 2,110 feet.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
