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Cholla Bay

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Cholla Bay offers camping near varied desert terrain with cacti and rocky landscapes. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to over 100°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Tonto National Forest and Bartlett Lake for outdoor activities.

Description

National Forest

Cholla Bay Located along the shoreline of central Arizona’s largest lake. The setting is in the Upper Sonoran Desert. Vegetation includes mesquite, cat-claw, desert broom, and cholla and saguaro cacti. This site provides a spectacular view of the Sierra Ancha Mountains.

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Location

Cholla Bay is located in Arizona

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Directions

This site is 5 miles north of  Theodore Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for approximately 60 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn right onto State Hwy. 188 and continue south for 27 miles to the site. From Globe: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 88 and State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 across the bridge for 5 miles to the site. Click Here For Map.

Coordinates

33.71900074 N
111.20500067 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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1 Review

Reviewed Nov. 21, 2020

Good place to camp

Good location, down side is you might have to deal with a few that can’t live life without being unplugged. So there with be a few generators you’ll hear running early hours or late hours 0600-2200 are the hours for generator permitted use. You will run across the occasional rule breaker that will manage to running the whole time during there stay. Out side of that it’s Great place to take a walk and taking nature or go fishing.

  • Review photo of Cholla Bay by Will , November 21, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Cholla Bay?

    Cholla Bay allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Cholla Bay?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cholla Bay, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Cholla Bay have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cholla Bay does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Cholla Bay?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.