Windy Hill Recreation Site

📌 Arizona 📍 33.650074,-111.086132 ⛰ 2,180 ft

Windy Hill Recreation Site is set on some hills on the southern shore of Roosevelt Lake NE of Phoenix, AZ. Windy Hill Campground is huge, sadly most goes unused. When the campgrounds on Roosevelt Lake were built the BLM expected alot more traffic then has actually happened. At the time of our visit only Javelina, Chipmonk and Coyote loops were open and there were several open campsites. There are huge parking lots for boats and trailers which were mostly empty but it was a pleasant stay and one I would do again if in the area.

Amenities

Campsites

The campsites are situated on a gentle slope. The roads are paved while the driveways are gravel and the sites are dirt. The sites have a cement pad with a picnic table all covered by a metal cabana. Each campsite also has a fire ring with attached grate. Most campsites have a tree which may or may not provide shade in a useful location. The campground is very open with little to no privacy.

Water

Yes but not as a hook up.

Restroom

There are very nice restrooms with flushing toilets, lavs and showers. The showers were closed due to COVID restriction as of October 2020.

Electricity

Firewood

Pets

Pets are welcome but must bekept on a leash when not confined.

Picnic Area

Yes there are picnic table in multiple locations such as the boat launches and another on the hill top by a small family cemetery.

Handicap Access

Yes

RV Dump Site

There is a RV dumping station in Cholla Recreation Site.

Host On-Site

Yes

Nearest Shower

Yes on site.

Garbage Services

Yes

Recreation

Fishing

You are likely to catch flathead catfish, channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and bluegill in Roosevelt Lake.

Boating

There are large boat launches for both fish and power boats here.

Swimming

Sand was brought in to create beaches, some fail to hold while others are okay.

Hiking

There are several trails in the area.

Recreation

Camping, fishing, scenic drives, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and don't forget your camera. You might enjoy visiting the cave dwelling at Tonto National Monument.

Wildlife

While walking our dog one evening I found a group of Javelinas wandering through the campground eating the accorns that had fallen from the trees. They can be aggressive so I kept my distance but it was fun to see them.

Fees & Reservations

Fees & Res.

For the currrent fee schedule and/or to reserve your campsite go to Recreation.gov.

Getting There

From Phoenix, AZ follow this GoogleMap.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.