USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Hoyer
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 91
- Hookups
- 90 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 15
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,297 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NFSR 8502 · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Nearest town
- Northwoods
- Address
- APACHE-SITGREAVES, AZ
- Phone
- 928-735-7313
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Camping, Picnic Tables
90 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Hoyer Campground is situated among the ponderosa pine forests of eastern Arizona, and is one of the most popular campgrounds in the area for families and seniors. Is is less than a mile from Greer Lakes in the middle of the Apache National Forest. Hiking and fishing are especially popular.
Recreation
Greer Lakes and the Little Colorado River are within walking distance for avid anglers seeking out rainbow, cutthroat, brook and brown trout. Hikers can check out several trails within a short drive. Those wishing to relax on a scenic drive can explore the White Mountain and Coronado Trail Scenic Byways.
Curious campers can take part in guided nature walks around the lake or attend educational programs at the facility's amphitheater on Saturday evenings during the summer.
Facilities
This large facility contains nearly 100 campsites. Sites are shaded and lie on a bed of pine needles or grass. Roads are gravel.
The shower facilities and dump station are open. Campers can also purchase bundled firewood and ice from the on-site campground host.
Natural Features
The campground sits in a heavily forested pine and aspen forest at an elevation of 8,300 feet in the scenic and remote White Mountains. Chipmunks and Abert's squirrels are common campground residents, and mule deer and elk inhabit the area as well. The nearby reservoir is one of three area lakes on the Little Colorado River.
Summer temperatures can be very pleasant because of the elevation. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for rain and cool nighttime temperatures.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Nearby Attractions
The closest towns are Greer and Springerville, Arizona. Campers can find gas, groceries, restaurants and equipment rentals in Greer.
Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 25° | 3° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 43° | 25° | 2° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 28° | 9° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 58° | 35° | 24° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 42° | 30° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 79° | 53° | 41° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 57° | 50° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 55° | 49° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 51° | 43° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 41° | 30° | 75° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 34° | 22° | 68° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 49° | 28° | 6° | 60° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Benny Creek Group Area · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 10 sites
- Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Winn · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 64 sites
- Sunrise Campground (Sunrise Park Resort) · Tribal Lands · 8 mi
- White Mountain Apache Reservation Camping (Sunrise, Horseshoe, A-1, Pacheta, Drift Fence Lakes) · Tribal Lands · 8 mi
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