Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cataract Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/20/1998
UPDATE DATE: 4/19/2008
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Williams
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Williams
RESERVATIONS: No
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 15 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: 6/1/2007
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 a photo album developed by co-author, Suzi Dow.
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: $16 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.
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: 4/19/2008
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 15 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: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. The RV waste station is
available for a fee 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: 3/06/2005
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. 89A north 0.1 miles to campground sign. Turn
right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,920 feet.
The campground is composed of five loops - A through E, adjacent
to US Rt. 89A among Ponderosa pines of various ages. It is
located 32.6 miles north of Grand Canyon's north rim and one mile
from Jacob Lake. An interpretive program is offered throughout
the summer; contact the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center (in town of
Jacob Lake) for locations and times. The campground can
accommodate any size RV. Jacob Lake Lodge with cafe, limited
groceries and gas, is located nearby. 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.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 10 through October 15.
NOTE: Campground closed for reconstruction in 2007 and maybe 2008;
check with Ranger District office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 54
Total Sites: 54
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 54
No. Grilles on Sites: 54
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 37
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Water is hauled in; recommend RVrs
fill water tank before arriving at campground. An RV waste station is
available for a fee at Kaibab Camper Village, located 0.5 miles
west on Forest Rt. 461 (a short distance from town of Jacob Lake).
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 4
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
There are deep sinks at flush toilet bathhouses.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Jacob Lake is a mile away and provides NO water sports.
HIKING
Kai-Vav-Wi Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kaibab Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/20/1998
UPDATE DATE: 4/19/2008
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 among 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 15 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: 3/01/07
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Williams
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Tusayan
RESERVATIONS: No
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 feet.
The campground is located 8 miles from the Grand Canyon National
Park (south rim). It is composed of three loops - Toroweap,
Hermit and Moenkopi and has to be one of the best kept secrets
for camping near the Grand Canyon. The sites are spacious and
widely spaced and will accommodate any size RV. Ponderosa,
Pinyon and Juniper pines and Gambel oaks shade the sites. The
understory is comprised of a variety of vegetation, including
Sage, Skunk Bush, grass, Paintbrush and Lupine. Interpretive
programs are provided on the weekends. Coyotes and Elk are
occasional visitors. Group areas available for reservation (1-928-638-2443).
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: 16
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 54
Total Sites: 70
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 70
No. Grilles on Sites: 70
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 37
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Some of the pull throughs are very
long and will accommodate more than one large RV. Spigots are
set back well from the road making making them difficult to use
for filling water tanks. An RV waste station is available, with no
potable water, 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: 3
Comments:
The only wheelchair friendly toilet is located between sites 2
and 4.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Nature Trail (foot) - 1 mile
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: White Horse Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/19/1998
UPDATE DATE: 4/19/2008
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.
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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