US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Apache County, Arizona. Run by USFS.
| Operator | USFS |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest) |
| Campsites | 18 |
| Site types | 18 tent only no electric |
| Electric hookups | No |
| RVs welcome | No |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (928) 735-7313 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Cutthroat Campground before you go.
Cutthroat Campground lies at an elevation of 9,000 feet in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. It sits on the shoreline of Big Lake and affords visitors many recreational opportunities in a quiet, scenic setting. Popular activities include trout fishing and hiking. Recreation Named after a species of trout, Cutthroat is adjacent to 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona's top fishing lakes. The lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, birding and wildlife viewing.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Cutthroat Campground is in Apache County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.