Windy Hill Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in time is 2:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Quiet Hours are 10:00pm through 6:00am
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- TONTO BASIN RANGER DISTRICT (602) 225-5395
- Nearest dump station
- Woods Canyon Dump Station · 45.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 33.6667, -111.0880
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Windy Hill Campground free?
No. Windy Hill Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Windy Hill Campground?
This site is 6 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 33 miles to the junction of SR 88. Continue south on SR 188 for 4 miles to Forest Road (FR) 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance). Turn left and continue for 2 miles to the site. The entire route is paved. From the Globe area: take SR 188 north for 25 miles to FR 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance), turn right and continue for 2 miles to the site. The entire route is paved.
What are the rules at Windy Hill 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 at all fee stations. Please observe. Sewage dump facilities are located across from Cholla Campground 8 miles north on Hwy. 188 (no fee). Boat sewage pump-out can be arranged with the marina. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
