Roosevelt Lake – Schoolhouse Point
Large campground, 211 sites for RV/tent camping. Overlooks Salt River where it comes into Roosevelt Lake. Desert landscape with riparian and open water for waterfowl, wading birds, raptors and passerines.
Site Information
Region: North Central
County: Gila
Directions: Eleven miles south of Roosevelt Dam off State Hwy 88. Travel 8 miles to FR 447 and proceed 4 miles to campground.
Latitude: 33.650131
Longitude: -111.012189
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: Camping and day use fees.
Best time to visit: At 2200', best times are fall, winter and spring. Can be very warm during summer mmonths.
Habitats: Desert, Lake or Pond, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Charismatic: Anna’s Hummingbird, Brown-crested Flycatcher, Cactus Wren, Curve-billed Thrasher, Gambel’s Quail, Greater Roadrunner, Lesser Goldfinch, Verdin
Contact Information
Tonto Basin Ranger District
Tonto National Forest
28079 N AZ Highway 188
Roosevelt, AZ 85545
Phone: 602-225-5395
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35723
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3073007
