Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cataract Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/20/1998
UPDATE DATE: 9/3/2011
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Williams
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Williams
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Williams, AZ, take 7th St. for 0.1 miles to National Forest
Campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 1 mile to campground
sign. Turn right at sign and then immediatley left into
campground.
An alternate route is to take Exit 165 off Interstate 40 and
drive into Williams, AZ. Then, proceed onto 7th St. and to
campground as directed above.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,800 feet.
Campground is located adjacent to Cataract Lake with some sites
overlooking the lake. Waterfowl viewing on the lake is
available, which includes the Blue Heron. The campground is
comprised of Ponderosa pines with a grassy understory - minimal
seclusion between sites. The Grand Canyon Railway train to the
south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park leaves from Williams,
AZ (1-800-843-8724).
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 1
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 18.5' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is no turn around for sites
15 through 18. Water is available from a small water tank; RVs
should fill tank before arriving at campground. An RV waste
station with potable water is available for a fee at Railside
RV Ranch and Campground in Williams, AZ.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Cataract Lake is about 20 acres. Boat motors cannot exceed 8hp.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Crappie, Trout, Catfish and some Blue Gill.
CAMPGROUND NAME: De Motte Park
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/16/2010
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: North Kaibab
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jacob Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Jacob Lake, AZ, at the intersection of US Rt. 89A and State
Rt. 67, take Rt. 67 south 25.7 miles (past Kaibab Lodge) to
camping sign. Turn right at sign onto dirt road into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 feet.
The North Rim entrance to Grand Canyon National Park is 5 miles
from campground.
The campground, located on the Kaibab Plateau and next to a
golf course-size meadow, has two loops, A and B. Most of the
campsites in Loop A are open and sunny. Aspen provide some lacie
shade without blocking the view of adjoining meadow. Campsites in
Loop B receive minimal shade from Douglas fir, spruce and Ponderosa
pine with some Aspen scattered about. The campground fills early each
night so arriving no later than mid-afternoon is recommended. The
campground is known for bird watching in the spring and the meadow is
great for wildlife viewing. It is well situated as a base camp for exploring
the Forest, visits to the Grand Canyon with its incredible views, hiking or
biking the Rainbow Rim Trail and hiking into the Saddle Mountain Wilderness.
Several "View Points" of the Grand Canyon, from the Forest (Kaibab Plateau),
are identified in the authors' photo album.
Gas and limited groceries are available at the Kaibab General Store, across
from entrance to campground. Within walking distance of campground is
the Kaibab Lodge where, among other things, one can enjoy a cook's night
out (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 31
Total Sites: 38
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 38
No. Grilles on Sites: 38
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 15
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are hardened gravel. Some
pull-throughs are long enough for two RVs. An RV waste
station with no potable water is available for free with any
purchase, at the Sinclair gas station on Main St. in Fredonia,
AZ across from fire station.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 4
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
As with other locations on the Kaibab Plateau, potable water
is trucked into campground. Being in short supply, each
camper is limited to 10 gallons per day. RVrs should consider
filling water tank before arrival.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
See General Comments.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dogtown Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/19/1998
UPDATE DATE: 9/30/2011
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Williams
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Williams
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Williams, AZ, take 4th St. at White Horse Lake sign south 3.8
miles Dogtown sign (Forest Rt. 140). Turn left onto Rt. 140
(dirt) and go 2.8 miles to another Dogtown sign (Forest Rt. 132).
Turn left onto Rt. 132 and go 1.2 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,000 feet.
The campground is adjacent to Dogtown Lake among Ponderosa pines
and a few Gamble oaks. Some sites overlook the lake. Before the
lake was formed, the area was a "prairie dog town" and thus the
name. The campground is composed of two loops - A and B.
Licensed ATVs may be used only to enter and exit the campground.
Interpretive programs are provided. Firewood is available for a
fee. A group area is available for reservation (1-877-444-6777).
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 1 with services (potable water).
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 51
Total Sites: 51
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 51
No. Grilles on Sites: 51
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 28
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. Loop B is more RV friendly.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Dogtown Lake is 80 acres and well suited for canoes. Only
electric boat motors allowed.
HIKING
Ponderosa Nature Trail (foot & mountain bike) - 0.75 miles
Davenport Hill Trail (foot & mountain bike) - 2.5 miles
Dogtown Lake Trail (foot) - 1.8 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Jacob Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/25/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/16/2010
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: North Kaibab
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jacob Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Jacob Lake, AZ, at the intersection of US Rt. 89A and State
Rt. 67, take Rt. 89A north 0.1 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,920 feet.
Jacob Lake campground is 32.6 miles north of the Grand Canyon
National Park's north rim.
The campground is composed of two loops adjacent to US Rt. 89A
(some traffic noise) in Ponderosa pine of various ages and one
mile from Jacob Lake. Visit Jacob Lake (off Forest Rt. 461) to
view wildlife and visit the old ranger station, which is on the
National Register for Historic Places. A nice day hike from the
campground is one of the six sections of the Kaibab Plateau Trail
(part of the Arizona Trail); obtain information from the Kaibab
Plateau Visitor Center. Horse rentals and chuckwagon rides/meals
are available nearby. Jacob Lake Inn with cafe, limited
groceries and gas, are across road from campground. The
campground is well situated for campers wanting to spend several
days exploring Grand Canyon's north rim and the Kaibab Plateau.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 15 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 50
Total Sites: 50
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 50
No. Grilles on Sites: 50
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 16
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel, and plus or minus two to three
feet, are about same size. An RV waste station with no potable
water is available for free with any purchase, at the Sinclair
gas station on Main St. in Fredonia, AZ across from fire station.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Jacob Lake is a mile away and has NO water sports.
HIKING
Kai-Vav-Wi Trail (foot and mountain bike) - 0.75 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kaibab Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/20/1998
UPDATE DATE: 9/302011
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Williams
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Williams
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Williams, AZ, take E. Rt. 66 east 1.8 miles to beginning of
State Rt. 64. Proceed north on Rt. 64 for 2.6 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.9 miles to
campground.
An alternate route is to take Exit 165 off Interstate 40. Turn
north onto State Rt. 64 for 0.8 miles to campground sign. Turn
left at sign and go 0.9 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,800 feet.
The campground is comprised of four loops, A through D, and is
located adjacent to Kaibab Lake in Ponderosa pines. Some
sites overlook the lake. The understory is grassy with little
seclusion between sites. The campground is convenient to
Williams, AZ to take the Grand Canyon Railway train to the south
rim of the Grand Canyon National Park (1-800-843-8724). Sites 1
through 14 are available only during the summer. Firewood is
available for a fee. Group areas are available for reservation
(1-877-444-6777).
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services are provided only from May 1 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 65
Total Sites: 72
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 72
No. Grilles on Sites: 72
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 36
Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and gravel. The waste
station is available for a fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 7
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly toilet located near site 21 in Loop C.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Kaibab Lake is about 30 acres and is seasonal. Power boat motors
are limited to 8hp.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Bluegill and Crappie. A wheelchair
friendly fishing pier is available.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Ten-X
VISIT DATE: 06/22/1998
UPDATE DATE: 7/19/2011
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tusayan
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Tusayan
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Tusayan, AZ, take US Rt. 180 south 2.2 miles to camping
sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,650 ft.
The campground is located 8 miles from Grand Canyon National Park
(south rim).
It is composed of three overlapping loops - Toroweap, Hermit and
Moenkopi. It has to be one of the best kept secrets for camping
near the Grand Canyon. The sites are spacious and widely spaced,
providing good to excellent privacy between campsites. Tent-only
sites have parallel parking aprons and some can accommodate pop-up
and slide-in campers.
Ponderosa, Pinyon and Juniper pines and Gambel oaks shade the
sites. The understory is comprised of a variety of vegetation,
including Sage, Skunk bush, grasses, Paintbrush, Lupine and a
variety of wildflowers. Interpretive programs are provided on
three-day weekends. Coyotes and Elk are occasional visitors.
Two Group areas are available for reservation (1-928-638-2443).
Potable water is trucked into campground; it is suggested campers
bring some extra drinking water "just in case." Increased elevation,
high temperatures, and dryness will result in increased water
consumption. It is convenient to Tusayan for a Cook's night out.
The campground has a tear-drop entrance to the overlapping loops
requiring larger RVs to exit the campground and loop back at the
provided turn-around. Convenient to the Grand Canyon National Park,
this campground offers visitors a pleasant alternative to the Park's
crowds.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day, per vehicle
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 27
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 43
Total Sites: 70
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 70
No. Grilles on Sites: 70
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 37
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comment
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Some of the pull throughs are very long
and will accommodate most any size RV. Potable water is hauled in;
RVrs fill water tanks before arrival. An RV waste station with potable
water is available for a fee at the Grand Canyon Camper Village in Tusayan.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 9
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Coin-operated showers are available at Grand Canyon Camper Village in Tusayan.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Nature Trail (foot) - 0.3 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: White Horse Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/19/1998
UPDATE DATE: 9/3/2011
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Williams
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Williams
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Williams, AZ, take 4th St. (at White Horse Lake sign) south
8.4 miles to another White Horse Lake sign (Forest Rt. 110).
Turn left onto Rt. 110 and go 7.6 miles to a White Horse Lake
campground sign. Turn left and go 2.3 miles to another
campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Elevation is 6,000 feet.
The campground has five loops (A through F) around White Horse
Lake. Loop C is for tents only. Loops B and D have some sites
at the lake's edge. Most sites have a view of the lake or a
large, grassy meadow. The campground is comprised of Ponderosa
pines and is very scenic and excellent for wildlife viewing.
Licensed ATVs may be used only to enter and exit the campground.
Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 1.
NOTE: Loop D (about 10 campsites) closed July 5, 2010 for indefinite
period.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 86
Total Sites: 94
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 94
No. Grilles on Sites: 94
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 73'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and gravel. Campground can
accommodate any size RV. There is a fee for the RV waste
station.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 8
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
White Horse Lake is about 50 acres. Power boats are limited to
electric motors. Nice lake for canoes.
HIKING
Lake Trail (foot) - 1 mile
There is a network of ATV trails located nearby - contact
Williams District Ranger Office for information.
FISHING
Rainbow trout and Crappie
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