Cholla Campground

Tonto National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundPhoenix / Tonto NFArizona⭐ 4.1 (255)

🟢 21 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Sun Nov 1–Wed Nov 4

Availability checked 6h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🆕 Recently freed — our last scan (6h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 167 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 42m ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cholla Campground in Arizona has 21 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Nov 1–Wed Nov 4. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Nov 1 – Wed Nov 43 nightsbook these dates →sites BUCKHORN #35, #37, #39, #41, #43, #45, #47, #49, #55, #57, #59, #61, #63, #65, #67, CANE #163, #165, #167, #171, #173, #175, #177, #179, #181, #183, #185, #187, #T15, #T17, CHRISTMAS #75, #77, #79, #81, #83, #85, #89, #91, #93, #95, TEDDYBEAR #11, #13, #15, #17, #21, #23, #25, #27, #29, #3, #31, #5, #7, #9

Fri Nov 6 – Mon Nov 93 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites BUCKHORN #37, #39, #41, #43, #45, #47, #49, #55, #57, #59, #61, #63, #65, #67, CANE #163, #165, #167, #171, #173, #175, #179, #181, #183, #185, #187, #T15, CHRISTMAS #77, #79, #81, #89, #91, #93, #95, TEDDYBEAR #11, #13, #15, #21, #23, #25, #27, #29, #3, #31, #5, #7, #9

Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →sites BUCKHORN #53, CANE #177, #T17, CHRISTMAS #83, #85, TEDDYBEAR #17

Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →sites BUCKHORN #51

Tue Nov 10 – Fri Nov 133 nightsbook these dates →sites CANE #169, TEDDYBEAR #19

Thu Nov 12 – Sun Nov 153 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites BUCKHORN #35

Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites CANE #167, BUCKHORN #35, #51, #53, CANE #169, #T17, CHRISTMAS #83, #85, TEDDYBEAR #17

Wed Dec 9 – Fri Dec 112 nightsbook these dates →🆕 recently freedopened 6h agosites BUCKHORN #51

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BUCKHORN #35 — Campsite 35, Buckhorn Loop with a picnic table, fire ring, s — **Site BUCKHORN #35** · Campsite 35, Buckhorn Loop with a picnic table, fire ring, sUSFS

Campsite BUCKHORN #35 — Campsite 35, Buckhorn Loop — **Site BUCKHORN #35** · Campsite 35, Buckhorn LoopUSFS

Campsite BUCKHORN #37 — Campsite 37 at Cholla Campground — **Site BUCKHORN #37** · Campsite 37 at Cholla CampgroundUSFS

Campsite BUCKHORN #37 — Site 37 parking — **Site BUCKHORN #37** · Site 37 parkingUSFS

Campsite BUCKHORN #39 — Campsite 39 at Cholla Campground — **Site BUCKHORN #39** · Campsite 39 at Cholla CampgroundUSFS

Campsite BUCKHORN #41 — Site 41 picnic tables and fire ring — **Site BUCKHORN #41** · Site 41 picnic tables and fire ringUSFS

Campsite BUCKHORN #41 — Site 41 side view. — **Site BUCKHORN #41** · Site 41 side view.USFS

Campsite BUCKHORN #43 — Site 43 parking area. — **Site BUCKHORN #43** · Site 43 parking area.USFS

Campsite BUCKHORN #43 — Campsite 43 at Cholla Campground — **Site BUCKHORN #43** · Campsite 43 at Cholla CampgroundUSFS

Campsite BUCKHORN #45 — Site 45 alternate view. — **Site BUCKHORN #45** · Site 45 alternate view.USFS

Campsite BUCKHORN #45 — Site 45 parking. — **Site BUCKHORN #45** · Site 45 parking.USFS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Cholla Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~404 mi from LA💵 $25–$50/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆255 ratings

5★135

4★55

3★38

2★19

1★8

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.7/4

Verizon2.4/4

T-Mobile2.2/4

Sprint retired2.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cholla Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cholla Campground?

Cholla Campground in Arizona takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cholla Campground?

Campsite fees at Cholla Campground run about $25–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cholla Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cholla Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cholla Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Cholla Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cholla Campground a good campground?

Cholla Campground holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 255 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cholla Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cholla Campground, AT&T rates highest at 2.7 out of 5 from 31 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cholla Campground located?

Cholla Campground is located in Phoenix / Tonto NF, Arizona. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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