Grapevine Group Campground is located on the southern end
of the largest lake in central Arizona, Roosevelt Lake.
There are nine camping loops with toilets, a central shower
building, playground, event area and sports field. Lake
access trails begin in camp and a paved boat launch ramp
is just a few steps away. Each campsite has a fire ring
with grill and a table.
In
the event area, there are shade ramadas, tables, showers,
toilets and water spigots which are fully accessible.
Roosevelt
Lake produces trophy bass among other fish species which
include crappie, sunfish, flathead and channel catfish.
Other wildlife can occasionally be seen including deer,
snakes, coyotes, javelinas and the rarely seen black bears.
Prepaid
reservations are required. To make reservations, call
the Tonto Basin Ranger District at 928-467-3200. Each
camping loop can accomodate up to 100 campers for RV
or tent camping. Each loop has water and toilet facilities,
13 - 25 individual campsites and parking for 30 - 40
vehicles.
A
sewage facility is located across from the Cholla
Recreation Site on State Hwy 188 at mile marker 249.
Directions
From
the Phoenix area, travel east on Shea Blvd. through
Fountain Hills to the Beeline Hwy (Hwy 88). Turn Left on
the Beeline Hwy and travel north to the Roosevelt Lake Turnoff
(Hwy 188). Turn right and follow Hwy 188 for 40.5 miles
to FR 84 / Group Site. Turn left onto FR 84 and
drive 2 miles to the campground.
From
Mesa, take Hwy 87 north 60 miles to the Roosevelt
Lake Turnoff (Hwy 188). Turn right and follow Hwy 188
for 40.5 miles to FR 84 / Group Site. Turn left
onto FR 84 and drive 2 miles to the campground.
