Scott Reservoir Campground


Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona
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Ownership: US Forest Service
Official website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on November 18, 2005
 
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Description

Facilities:


12 designated campsites with tables and fire rings.

Accessible boat-ramp

Vaulted toilets

Garbage dumpster

Parking available

Directions

From Lakeside District Office drive east .1 mile on State Highway 260. Turn left on Porter Mountain Road, ( Forest Road 45). Stay on the Porter Mountain Road 1.5 miles. Look for the sign on the right, Scott Reservoir, and follow the road to the facilities. Be careful as the access road is very rough in some spots.
 

Activities

Situated near Scott Reservoir, this campground has only modest developments but is very popular throughout the summer. Camping and picnicking is allowed along the lakeshore and surrounding area. A variety of fish species including; rainbow trout, brown trout, channel cat, large mouth bass, green sunfish, blue gill, black bull head, and carp can be found in Scott Reservoir. From July to September summer thunderstorms are frequent and abrupt. Lightning is always a danger at this time. Take precautions. Get off of the lake immediately

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Services

Notes:


Drinking Water is not available at the campground.

There is a 14 day stay limit during any 30 day period.

Single electric motors are permissible on all boats.

Fishing license and trout stamp required for persons 14 years and older.

All fishermen must comply with Arizona Fishing Regulations as published by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Telephone, gas, food, and other services are available in nearby Pinetop-Lakeside, about 2 miles.

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