Sightseeing & food
| Location | Apache Junction, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $20/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (97 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 32 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, sewer |
| RV sites | 70 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Tortilla Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights27 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Tortilla Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Mesa. It lists 70 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 32 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 41 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 31 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 32 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 33 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 34 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 35 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 36 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 37 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 38 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 39 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 40 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 41 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (97 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Neighbors are respectful and quiet. The drive-by checks from the camp hosts make you feel safe. The camp hosts work hard at maintenance too.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 32 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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Tortilla Campground sits along the Apache Trail corridor of Tonto National Forest, about an hour's drive northeast of the Phoenix metro area and two miles past Canyon Lake. The site operates as a winter campground, typically open from October through April when valley residents come up for cooler days; nights in winter are noticeably cold so plan warm bedding. The loop holds 76 campsites in a relatively compact arrangement each of those 76 sites is configured to accept both RVs and tents and every site includes a picnic table and a campfire ring with a cooking grate. The campground accommodates RVs and provides sewage hookups, and sites generally offer desert views with saguaros and rugged bluffs, while a few look toward cliffs and peaks. Practical services are within easy walking distance: Tortilla Flat's restaurant, general store, post office, gift shop and a public cellular credit-card phone are directly across the road. The paved access from the Mesa area follows State Route 88 (the Apache Trail); the road is narrow with sharp curves and can carry heavy tourist traffic, so allow extra driving time and use caution. The campground is well placed for water recreation at nearby Canyon Lake (about two miles west), where public boat launches, a marina with rentals and excursion boats, shoreline picnic and fishing sites and swimming opportunities are available note that many developed lake sites require a separate day pass not included with camping. The surrounding Superstition Wilderness and the Canyon Lake Apache Trail Scenic Byway offer hiking, climbing, auto touring and wildlife viewing, and spring wildflower displays and opportunities to spot bighorn sheep and deer make great photography subjects. Trails on the western edge of the wilderness see heavy use in cooler months but can be fair to poor in places and some routes are unsuitable for horses; the broader Tonto National Forest also supports mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing and picnicking. Because seasonal conditions vary dramatically very hot, dry summers with little water and the occasional winter rain or snow check current road and trail conditions and verify campground fees and reservation policies with the Forest Service before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 32 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)), about 36 mi straight-line from Tortilla Campground. RV rentals in Phoenix
Pick up in Apache Junction
Pick up in Apache Junction
Pick up in Apache Junction| C |
| C |
| $20 |
| 42 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 43 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 44 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 45 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 46 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 47 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 48 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 55 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 56 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 57 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 58 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 59 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 60 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 61 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 62 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 63 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 64 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 65 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 66 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 67 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 68 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 69 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 70 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 71 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 72 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 73 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 74 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 75 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Tortilla Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
