Cutthroat Cg

About Cutthroat Cg

This beautifulcampground has many large ponderosa pines trees and stands of spruce and aspen. Located in the Big Lake Recreation Area, this 18-site campground, accommodates tents only.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.Natural Features:The campground is located in a very scenic area, forested with ponderosa pine, spruce, Douglas fir, and aspen trees, which provide ample shade. Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts. Visitors should come prepared for cool nighttime temperatures and occasional summer rain storms.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.Facilities:Sites for tent camping only are scattered throughout this small facility and spaced a good distance apart.Some are directly on the waterfront.The basic amenities of restrooms, picnic tables and drinking water are provided.Anglers and boaters have the convenience of a boat ramp.An RV dump station is one mile away.EZ Camping

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