diamond G Ranch said:
WOW....exactly what I was looking for....great suggestions....Thanks!!
You're welcome. The internet is a great place to find good factual information. It does take some poking around to find it.
Also here is a great website with excellent detailed information about every NF campground in the USA including Alaska, you can get an RV into.
https://www.forestcamping.com/
Here is an example from the website using the Apache-Trout CG mentioned in a earlier posting:
CAMPGROUND NAME: Apache Trout
VISIT DATE: 04/20/2009
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2016
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Springerville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Eagar
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
There are three routes available for access to the Apache Trout
campground. Number 1 is paved all the way but steep without turnouts.
Number 2 is fairly level and paved. Number 3 is from Alpine, AZ.
1. From Eagar, AZ, take State Rt. 260 west 2.2 miles to the Big Lake
sign (State Rt. 261). Turn left onto Rt. 261 and go 18.1 miles to the
Big Lake sign (State Rt. 273). Turn left onto Rt. 273 and go 2.5 miles
to another Big Lake Campground sign (Forest Rt. 8115). Turn right and
go 2.3 miles to campground on left.
2. From Eagar, AZ, take State Rt. 260 west 18 miles to Big Lake sign
(State Rt. 273). Turn left onto Rt. 273 and go 19.4 miles to Big Lake
Campground sign (Forest Rt. 8115). Turn right and go 2.3 miles to
campground on left.
3. In Alpine, AZ, at the intersection of U.S. Highways 191 and 180, take
Hwy 191 north 1.7 miles to a "Big Lake" sign. Turn left after sign, onto
Forest Rt. 249, and go 16.1 miles to another "Big Lake" sign. Turn Left
at sign onto Forest Rt. 8115 and go 2.3 miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,100 feet.
The campground is one of five in the Big Lake Recreation Area and the
only campground with full hook-ups. It has four loops (Aspen, Pine, Oak,
and Fir) above Big Lake. Aspen Loop is the largest loop and has a mix of
sites with hook-ups and no hook-ups. Pine Loop is small with good shade
and can be reserved by a group. Oak Loop's sites all have full-hookups.
Although hookups are not shared there are numerous, side-by-side parking
aprons. Shade is limited in this loop. Fir Loop has no hookups and is
available to single family campers if not reserved by a large group. Oak and
Fir loops are adjacent to a large meadow. None of the campsites are on the
lake but are a short walk across a field to Big Lake. Ponderosa pine, Douglas
fir, Blue spruce, and Aspen offer ample shade. A store is located at the lake
with limited groceries, gas, bait, and boat rentals. Interpretive programs are
provided from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day at the Visitor Center.
The Recreation Area is known for mountain biking, bird watching and wildlife
viewing. Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through October 31 - for all campers
Open mid-May through November 15 - for RV campers
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $26 per day - no hook-ups
$38 per day - full hook-ups ($25 w/discount applied)
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 123
Total Sites: 123
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 123
No. Grilles on Sites: 123
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 41
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: see comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and will accommodate any
size rig.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 14
No. Threaded: 14
