Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: De Motte Park
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1998
UPDATE DATE: 2/29/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: North Kaibab
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jacob Lake
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
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 May 17 through October 13
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $26 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
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 38
No. Grilles on Sites: 38
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
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: 2/29/2024
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, at the intersection of W. Rt. 66 and 4th st,
take 4th St. south 3.7 miles to a Dogtown sign (Forest Rt. 140).
Turn left onto Rt. 140 (dirt) and go 2.7 miles to another Dogtown
sign (Forest Rt. 132). Turn left onto Rt. 132 and go 1.2 miles
into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,900 feet.
The campground wraps around Dogtown Lake with campsites tucked
in among Ponderosa pine and a few Gamble oaks with grass and
needle pine understory. Some campsites overlook the lake and
many have a view of the towering Bill Williams Mountain.
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. There are a number of dispersed campsites
along Forest Rt. 132.
The is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 29 through September 28
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $28 per day - single
$40 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: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 51
No. Grilles on Sites: 51
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
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 (non-site): 7
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 (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Dogtown Lake is 80 acres and well suited for canoes. Power
boats are limited to electric motors.
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: 2/29/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: North Kaibab
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jacob Lake
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
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 17 through September 28 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $26 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
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 50
No. Grilles on Sites: 50
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
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: 2/29/2024
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, at the intersection of I-40 and the
Williams/Grand Canyon/Rt. 64, take State Rt. 64 north toward
Grand Canyon for 0.5 miles to a campground sign. Turn left
at sign onto Kaibab Lake Rd. and go 0.8 miles into the
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,800 feet.
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park is about 56
miles from campground.
The campground, adjacent to Kaibab Lake, has five loops, A
through E, in a stand of mature Ponderosa pine. Some campsites
overlook the lake and most are within an easy walk of the water.
Loop C is tent-only. Loops A and B have the longer parking
aprons. Less park-like than other Forest Service campgrounds in
the area, the grassy understory provides poor to good privacy
between campsites. However, there is ample shade. The area's
volcanic past can be seen in the many lava rocks, looking like
frozen gray foam, scattered through-out the campground. The
campground is convenient to Williams, AZ to take the Grand Canyon
Railway train to the south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.
It is also convenient to I-40 for transient campers who like to
stop early. Reservations are suggested if a late arrival is
anticipated. Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services are provided only from April 26 through October 5.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $28 per day - single
$40 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 68
Total Sites: 72
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 72
No. Grilles on Sites: 72
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 36
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 9
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 (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Kaibab Lake is about 30 acres and is seasonal. Power boats
are limited to 8hp.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Bluegill and Crappie
A wheelchair friendly fishing pier is available
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tusayan Montane
VISIT DATE: 06/22/1998
UPDATE DATE: 2/8/2025
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/State Rt. 64 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. Coyotes and Elk are occasional visitors.
Two Group areas are available for reservation (1-877-444-6777).
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.
NOTE: 2/8/2025 - Campground formerly known as Tex-X. It was
re-opened in April 2024 after expansion to 160 campsites .
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 14 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - single
$40 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 27
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 160
Total Sites: 160
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 160
No. Grilles on Sites: 160
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 102 (Per recreation.gov)
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
VISIT DATE: 06/19/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/6/2024
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, at the intersection of W Rt. 66 and 4th St.,
take 4th St. south 8.3 miles to White Horse Lake sign (Forest
Rt. 110) at mile marker 177. Turn left onto Rt.110 and go 7.3
miles to a Whitehorse Lake campground sign. Turn left and go
2.4 miles to another campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Elevation is 6,500 ft.
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. All the campsites are within walking distance
of the lake and most sites have a view of the lake or a large,
grassy meadow. The campground, located in a park-like stand of
Ponderosa pine, is very scenic and excellent for wildlife viewing.
A grass and pine needle understory and no middle-story result in
poor to good privacy between campsites. Licensed ATVs may be
used only to enter and exit the campground. Firewood is available
for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 29 through September 28
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $28 per day - single
$40 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
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 94
No. Grilles on Sites: 94
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments
Comments:
Some parking aprons are paved and others are gravel and can
accommodate any size RV. 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 (non-site): 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 (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): 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
A network of ATV trails are located nearby - contact Williams
District Ranger Office for information.
FISHING
Rainbow trout and Crappie
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