Tortilla Flat Recreation Site — Hotel in Four Corners States

The park was easy to find. It is located off of Arizona Route 88 just before the very little settlement of Tortilla Flat. There is pavement all the way including in the park. Signage is adequate. Check in was Self Serve Machine. (A Camp Host will stop by to confirm.)The rules are fairly basic. Be aware, Highway 88 from Apache Junction is very narrow and winding. If you are not comfortable with your Big Rig you might want to reconsider. There are 40 footers in the park though.

Our site, 63, was a back in that was long enough for our Coach and wide enough Towed. Services (NO POWER water and sewer) were to the left side. Distancing is very reasonable. Most sites have a tree or shrub as a vegetation barrier. Each site has a table and a fire pit. Our site was flat but sloped to the rear. Overall the park was pretty and well manicured.

Our Verizon internet would not allow us to connect to the internet. Apparently the tower is owned by AT&T and will not allow a competitor to connect. We did find a few OTA TV. Satellite might be difficult because of the terrain. We did not use the “Flush Toilet” washrooms but we checked and found them clean.

There is a marked trail that runs across the wash (creek if has recently rained) that leads up to a peak above the Campground. There are other hiking trails accessible from along the Apache Trail. There is a very small store and restaurant in the small settlement of Tortilla Flat but most services will be found in Apache Junction.

We found this park to be a well run campground. We paid $20.00 per night and we feel we received good value. We will be back if in the area again. Be advised, this is a very popular park and fills up on occasion. Only a very few sites are available to reserve. The vast majority are first come...

I used to stop here several time a week as I drive up to apache lake. I do not give my time or money to these rude people any more. I would stop religiously at the ice cream store to get my SERVICE DOG a little scoop of ice cream. He usually was in his vest, but I also carry his I'd card. This one particular day I was told to "get that thing out of her store!" I said excuse me this "thing" is my service dog. I had his card in my hand, she yanked it out of my hand and started looking it up to see if it was a legitimate card. I told her it's from the United state service dog registry, it's a legal card. She said I don't care. No vest! I tried to explain it was 117 degrees outside and he has a very thick coat. It wasn't fair to add a coat on top of that, when I can carry his card to prove he is legal. She was the nastiest human I ever met. She says for the third time, I don't care get him out of my store he's big and hairy! And proceeds to question why i have a service dog anyway! Which is illegal on its own! And then refused to give me his card! I said give me the card or I will take it, and you need to get your management in here now. She looks to her right and smiles and says he's not here. I went over the counter, took my dogs Id card out of her hand and said I bet I find him, ESTELLA! I did find him, I explained exactly what went on. I doubt anything was done about it. But I haven't been back in there. And won't ever. Pure discrimination. And I'll add, during all of this nonsense, my dog "Butch Cassidy", sat there like the perfect gentleman waiting on his ice cream. Just to be let down. He was so upset when we left with nothing. But I made it up to him at Apache Lake. With a big mushroom cheese burger. He was happy. But I'm still...

Tortilla Flat never disappoints!

Road getting up there: it is winding and a single lane in each direction. The speed limit is 15 mph in spots. We pull a 31 ft bumper pull and have had no problem the few times we’ve been here. We’ve seen 5th wheels and a diesel pushers. It’s worth the drive!

Town of Tortilla Flat: Historical town on the Apache Trail. It’s a very small town, with a Post Office, restaurant and saloon, outdoor BBQ with live music on occasion, a small gift shop that serves gelato and ice cream, and a larger gift shop. There are lots of antiques off the boardwalk and gorgeous views. There isn’t much to do, but the camping is great! There is no fuel or groceries available other than beer and sodas.

Campground: within walking distance to the town. At the entrance is a kiosk where you pay for your site and purchase an annual Tonto National Park pass for a small fee. Most sites appear level and have sewer and water but no electricity. Bathrooms are available as well as dumpsters. The hosts are very helpful and friendly! They keep the sites raked and clean. I believe firewood is available for purchase. Each site has a metal picnic table and a metal fire pit and curbing. Most of the upper part of the loop is closed for renovation. Every site has a beautiful view and there are lots of trails and places to hike. We saw hummingbirds and red cardinals. The gate to the campground closes at 8 pm at night.

This place is so relaxing and chill! The campground is quiet and beautiful. Brave the short ride up and you’ll be...