Cutthroat Campground Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Arizona

HIghway 273 / Big Lake Road
Springerville, Arizona 85901
928-735-7313

Cutthroat Campground has 18 tent-only/walk-to campsites and is located among large ponderosa pines next to Big Lake. The sites are pretty well scattered and have some nice space between other campsites. All have parking spots and some of the parking areas are located just off the road (vs. within the campground).

Campground amenities include drinking water and flush toilets.  An RV dump station is about a mile away and a boat ramp is also nearby. Each campsite also has a table fire ring and grate.

Cutthroat – Area Recreation & Activities

Big Lake is one of Arizona’s top fishing lakes with opportunities to catch rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache trout. Other activities include hiking, mountain biking, birding, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Rainbow, Grayling, Brookchar and Apache Trout. Luna Lake Campground is also nearby.

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Best Campsites

9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 (yurt), 18, 19

Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Tent
  • Walk-To
Season:

Mid May – End of September

Elevation:

9,040

# of Campsites:

18

Amenities
  • Boat Launch/Ramp
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite Tables
  • Drinking Water
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Available
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Pets OK
  • Recycling Center
  • Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
Activities
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Boating (non motorized)
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Stargazing
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing

Cutthroat Photos

Big Lake Recreation Area General Store
Big Lake Recreation Area Marina-Dock View
Big Lake Recreation Area View
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Cutthroat Campground Sign
Cutthroat Campground Vault Toilet

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