Best Cabin Camping near Whiteriver, AZ

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Best Cabin Sites Near Whiteriver, Arizona (13)

    1. Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

    6 Reviews
    Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 338-1230

    "We camped here when we had a permit to fish at nearby Christmas Tree Lake. Christmas Tree Lake is a beautiful little lake nestled in the White Mountains of Arizona on Apache land."

    "The lake was amazing and quite beautiful. Fishing from our kayaks was a blast even had boat rentals available. Plenty of wildlife and cows for your viewing. Well worth the 4 1/2 hour drive from Mesa."

    2. Brook Char Campground

    6 Reviews
    Greer, AZ
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 735-7313

    $20 / night

    "Lots of shade and easy paths for walking around the grounds, plus there's potable water at several sites."

    "Located next to Big Lake, the campsite was in a great location. Firepit, picnic table and restroom facilities close by. The camp host Bob was very nice and had plenty of firewood for purchase."

    3. Pinetop Lakeside Valhalla

    1 Review
    Lakeside, AZ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 882-2665

    $100 - $1000 / night

    4. Lyman Lake State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    St. Johns, AZ
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 337-4441

    $25 - $80 / night

    "Lots of nice spots, you can get everything from a small cabin to a dry spot down by the beach. Some of the bathrooms are closed for the winter but there are a couple still open. 30 and 50 amp power."

    "FHU available Spacious sites Wind does come up Lake is down and good fishing Clean restrooms and showers Has store well stocked (no tobacco or alcohol) Fish cleaning station Nice viewing of stars at night"

    5. Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Globe, AZ
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 402-6200

    $16 - $150 / night

    "Biggest downside it is RIGHT off the highway so expect road noise.

    About the loop (single spaces called Brundrett 1): There are 12 spaces with co-ed bathrooms (toilet only)."

    "The campground is right off the highway so there was a fair amount of traffic noise, but not unbearable."

    6. Mogollon RV Park

    1 Review
    Clay Springs, AZ
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 535-4113

    $38 / night

    9. Coronado Trail RV Park 55+

    1 Review
    Alpine, AZ
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 339-4041

    "CTRV is a quiet, adult oriented, RV park in the pines of Alpine. This is a very nice, easy access CG with level back-in gravel sites. It is a great base camp to visit the area."

    10. Apache Gold RV Park

    1 Review
    Globe, AZ
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 475-7800

    "Clean park, very busy, several full timers. A bit expensive but with the players club intro, worked to be free!. Thursday is veterans day ($20 credit)"

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  • Krista Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2017

    Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

    Beautiful for groups (or single sites)

    The name is a bit deceiving. The campground is designed for groups (there is a wide open group space and a loop with 12 spots that can be reserved for groups) BUT when the loop isn't reserved for a group you can stay in a single spot. Plus a day use area. Biggest downside it is RIGHT off the highway so expect road noise.

    About the loop (single spaces called Brundrett 1): There are 12 spaces with co-ed bathrooms (toilet only). There are 2 large BBQs at the end of the loop, covered ramadas with picnic tables, and an oversized metal fire pit. Plenty of people were there in 5th wheels. Downside... The spaces are pretty close together.

    About the group site (Brundrett 2): It's a large open space (there are some tree around the outer edges and on one side). There is a private bathroom and it's close to one of the loop bathrooms and it's close to the day use bathroom. Covered ramadas, picnic tables, BBQs, and an oversized metal fire pit. There is also a few scattered picnic tables, standing BBQs, and fire pits.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 16, 2022

    Lyman Lake State Park Campground

    Great views of the lake.

    Once again we are the only ones here! It got a little cold this morning, down to 15 but the sunrise was awesome. Lots of nice spots, you can get everything from a small cabin to a dry spot down by the beach. Some of the bathrooms are closed for the winter but there are a couple still open. 30 and 50 amp power. Water at the pull through sites but you need to disconnect at night to avoid freezing.

  • Krista Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2018

    Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

    Ranger Review: The ICEMULE Pro X-Large at Hawley Lake Campground

    Campground Review

    I remember camping at Hawley Lake all the time as a kid and it was one of my favorite places to be. After this trip back as an adult I noticed things have changed quite a bit. Do not get me wrong… it’s a beautiful lake with plenty of camping in a pine tree forest. However, there were some areas for improvement.

    For starters, the roads are not marked very well. For example, you do not know how to get to the general store until you are almost to the general store. Generally, this does not bother me because I just turn on Google Maps and find whatever I need but there is intermittent cell service at best (with Verizon). Once in a while I’d catch a bar of 4G but most of the time was on “analog” or had no service at all. Along these lines, the campsites are not designated at all. Basically, you can just park and setup wherever you want. I felt like we were a bit encroached upon because of this.

    There are bathroom buildings but all the ones I saw were closed. They then would have a few port-a-pottys sitting out in front of the building. The port-a-pottys weren’t well kept and were rarely stocked with toilet paper. There was trash everywhere! We walked to the ramadas by the lake and the fire pits were full of plastics and other garbage. There were constantly beer bottles left next to the port-a-pottys and randomly around camp and the lake. There was a bunch of stray garbage (including a very sharp sheared off tent pole) left in our campsite before we arrived.

    The icing on the cake was the attitude of the fellow campers. There were generators running almost all night, loud music, and like I said earlier there was some weird lack of boundaries between sites.

    So now that I have told you what I didn’t like about Hawley Lake let me tell you what I did like. The lake is very large and very beautiful. Most of the shoreline is easily accessible for fishing or lounging lakeside. Words for the wise you can not swim in this lake. There is a little boathouse that offers boat rentals if you would like to venture out into the water.

    The weather is a wonderful escape from the valley. There is rain almost every day (varying between light afternoon showers and heavy storms). The camping fees are paid by the car and are very affordable ($9/night/car). If you plan to purchase your camping permits at the lake be sure to bring cash. The General Store does offer some essential items and has a small café with hotdog/hamburger type foods. There are cabins available for rent lakeside as well.

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. On this trip, I tested The ICEMULE Pro X-Large. The ICEMULE Pro X-Large was bigger than I had expected. It makes total sense once you think about it because it holds 24 cans and ice but it still surprised me. When I was filling the cooler or trying to get those last few precious cans out of the bottom I have to stick my entire arm in all the way in up to my armpit.

    The cooler is made of a very thick and durable flexible plastic type material (kind of like an above ground pool siding). It has been super rugged and did not get scratched or torn up when we have used it on a pool deck, thrown it in the truck bed (with the scratchy spray in liner), or when being toted around camp and to the lake. The cooler has an adjustable bungee cord on the front. At first, I was not sure what we were going to use that for and the more we take out the cooler I find the possibilities are endless. We have been using it to carry our silicone cups, extra sunscreen, a spare hat, etc.

    The cooler has a fold top design with a buckle. I do not have any other bags that close this way so it was a bit odd to get used to and is a bit harder to do when it was full. When properly closed the cooler will float. I was shocked to find that even full of cold beverages and ice the cooler floated when I pushed it into the lake. This is a great feature if you want to use it for boating, kayaking, or tubing.

    We have been using the cooler quite a bit and in a few varied conditions. One of the examples I will share is that we used it for a poolside BBQ in Arizona. We filled it with 30 cans and bottles and about a bag of ice (which is far more stuff and less ice than suggested). Our beverages stayed perfectly chilled in 100+ degree weather even though we were in and out of it constantly and after 8 hours, there was still ice in the bottom.

    We have also used it without ice. We put in 12 cold drinks to start with and even without ice they were cool 3-4 hours later.

    The last example I will share is that we put 3 bags of ice and 6 cans in to it. After 48 hours there was about 75% of the ice still left in the cooler!

    If you do use it to its full capacity, I suggest that you fill it on an elevated surface. With 24 cans and 3 bags of ice, you will be looking at around 40 lbs of weight and when I tried to pick ours up from the ground it threw me off balance a little. After that, I would fill it on a picnic table or counter top and it was so much easier to just turn around and pick it up from carrying height. The straps on the bag are very padded and very comfortable even when it is full. There is a chest strap but no hip strap. If I could offer a suggestion to ICEMULE for improvement, it would be to add a hip strap to help carry the weight.

  • Connor N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 23, 2021

    Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

    Decent campground, few amenities, in the middle of nowhere

    Enjoyed three nights and generally had the place to ourselves excluding the host. The host was very nice. The fee station was out of order during our stay, so we paid via daily tickets at a place in Globe on our way out. The campground is right off the highway so there was a fair amount of traffic noise, but not unbearable. Little to do in the way of hikes within walking distance, but we enjoyed walking around the campground and into the woods to the north and east. Verizon service was great the entire time. Sites are well maintained and level. Vault toilets were clean. Each site has a steel fire ring and grate as well as a nice metal picnic table. There a a few group areas with full grills and communal tables. The campground appears fairly new.

  • Taryn S.
    Jun. 2, 2021

    Brook Char Campground

    Some of the best tent camping in AZ

    We're frequent campers, and this is one of our favorite spots in AZ! 

    The tent-only campground is small, but the sites are large and have multiple great clearings for tents. Lots of shade and easy paths for walking around the grounds, plus there's potable water at several sites. Central bathrooms with running water are kept very clean, plus there's trash service and a (very friendly) camp host if you need anything.

    Directly across a small road from Big Lake and the boat ramp. There are several places to go right down to the shore, and it's only a 5-6 minute walk along the road to the general store and boat rental area, where there's also a fish cleaning station. Brookchar is just down the road from the giant Rainbow Lake, so you'll hear some RVs and ATVs on the road, but very minimal. 

    We camped in site 12, which in our opinion is the best! Closest to the lake with water views, plus parking right outside your site for 2 vehicles (other sites, you park in a main lot). Bring your fishing gear and kayak/SUP (can also rent very reasonably)!

    Over Memorial Day weekend, we saw highs close to 80 and lows in the high 30s/low 40s. Only sprinkled once!

    It's also just an hour from Pinetop-Lakeside, so it's easy to make grocery stops or even grab a coffee (try Pinetop Coffee House + Roasters right on the highway!) on your way in/out.

  • Hayley K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 17, 2020

    Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

    Camping for Nearby Lake Access

    We camped here when we had a permit to fish at nearby Christmas Tree Lake. Christmas Tree Lake is a beautiful little lake nestled in the White Mountains of Arizona on Apache land. It boasts some amazing fishing for the native trout species- the Apache trout. The fish are stocked, so it may not be a true experience for some but most of the access to the native fish in their native habitat is restricted or non existent to protect these beautiful creatures. The lake offers paid access on a day to day basis. A total of 25 permits per day are offered to keep fishing pressure in check. But these permits are non refundable so don't reserve too early. 

    Permits and information can be found on the website but customer service can be difficult. Camping is available on a first come basis at Hawley Lake which also offers great fishing and beautiful scenery. Be aware that I did experience some free range cattle snooping through the camp at 2am which was a bit unexpected. Also, being in the mountains, it was pretty cold at night. 

    The area we camped in was open and the roads were well marked. Campsites were situated near fire rings with only the occasional picnic table. There were four pretty well maintained portable toilets near our camp as well. Be sure to review the rules and regulations on the website as some areas are off limits and to make sure you have all the proper permits for fishing and/or camping.(State and local licenses required for fishing)

  • D
    Jun. 8, 2022

    Lyman Lake State Park Campground

    Lyman Lake state park

    FHU available Spacious sites Wind does come up Lake is down and good fishing Clean restrooms and showers Has store well stocked (no tobacco or alcohol) Fish cleaning station Nice viewing of stars at night
    Quiet, cabins, tent sites, FHU available, beach camping. Rangers on site along with hosts Black top roads Blacktop to park your rig. Some pull thru site Mostly back ins Large sites

  • C
    Aug. 31, 2017

    Brook Char Campground

    4 great days of camping!

    Spent 4 days of solo camping at Brookchar. Located next to Big Lake, the campsite was in a great location. Firepit, picnic table and restroom facilities close by. The camp host Bob was very nice and had plenty of firewood for purchase. Elk, deer and plenty of skunks (who waddled thru the campsite but never raised their tails). Rained a couple of hours each night but it lulls you right to sleep. Definitely a return trip in the spring....

  • Travis D.
    May. 11, 2017

    Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

    Perfect Ponderosa Pocket

    We reserved this spot for a large family gathering and it served our needs perfectly. The spot is in a great patch on Ponderosa Pines in the primarily pinyon juniper surroundings. It is a very large space and each family can spread out as much as they want - and still have space for wiffle ball! Hiking from camp was nice along a dry creek bed (in June). Overall great spot for big gatherings.


Guide to Whiteriver

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Whiteriver, Arizona, where stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures await.

Cabins are available at Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

  • Enjoy a cozy stay at Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res, which offers a variety of cabin options surrounded by beautiful pine forests.
  • The cabins provide easy access to fishing and hiking, making it a perfect retreat for nature lovers.
  • With amenities like drinking water and showers, this campground ensures a comfortable experience in the great outdoors.

Fishing at Christmas Tree Lake

  • Stay at Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res for prime access to nearby Christmas Tree Lake, known for its excellent fishing opportunities.
  • The lake is home to native Apache trout, providing a unique fishing experience in a stunning mountain setting.
  • Be sure to secure your fishing permits in advance, as access is limited to maintain the lake's natural beauty.

Scenic views and outdoor activities

  • The picturesque surroundings of Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res offer breathtaking views and a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and picnicking.
  • Experience the tranquility of the area with opportunities for wildlife watching, including free-range cattle and wild horses.
  • The campground features well-maintained facilities, ensuring a pleasant stay while you explore the natural beauty of the region.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Whiteriver, AZ is Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res with a 4.5-star rating from 6 reviews.

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