Cutthroat
is a tent only campground. There is parking available just
below the campground, which sits just above Big Lake. There
is a country store for most of your needs including boat
rentals, ice, food and fishing gear. For boat rentals call
928-521-1387. Store hours are as follows; weekend:6:00am-6:00pm,
all other days 8:00am-5:00pm. Check out some of the years
best catches in the pictures under the glass at the register.
You really can't miss when you get a campsite at Big Lake.
Virtually every amenity is available! Showers and a dump
station are located just east of the Rainbow
Campground. The Visitor Center is located just before
you reach the Cutthroat Campground and there are often scheduled
activities, so check it out when you arrive. The photo above
is the view from the campground entrance.
Be
prepared for very cold nights in the spring and fall and afternoon
showers sometimes occur daily.
Directions
From
Springerville travel west 5 miles to the Big Lake turnoff
(AZ261). Travel up the mountain 18 miles to FR 113 and turn
left. Travel 2 miles to the Big Lake entrance (FR115) and
turn right. The campground is 1.5 miles ahead.
