Lakeview Campground
Lakeview Campground is a tent camper's paradise with its terraced hillside campsites tucked in amongst old ponderosa pines. With all the easy forest and lake access, this is also a great place for wildlife watchers. Many visitors report seeing bald eagle, osprey, migratory waterfowl, great blue heron, elk and mule deer.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 21 |
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 15 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
30 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Fits, ft | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tent only | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 2 | Standard | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 3 | Standard | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 4 | Tent only | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 5 | Tent only | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 6 | Tent only | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 7 | Tent only | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 8 | Tent only | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 9 | Tent only | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | Tent only | – / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | 7.2 miles from Flagstaff Area National Monuments, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
The campground has 30 campsites. 15 sites are reservable and 15 sites are dedicated as first-come-first-served sites. Each site has provided picnic tables, fire rings and cooking grills. The campground provides drinking water, has accessible vault type toilets and a boat ramp for universal access fishing at Lake Mary picnic area. Wood memorial trail links Lakeview campground with Lake Mary picnic area. Trash service is provided for campers only. Lakeview campground is pet friendly. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash. Camp host lives on site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Temporarily closed |
| Season | early May to October 11 |
| Forest | Coconino National Forest Recreation |
| Fees | Campsite: $26 per night, up to eight people with one vehicle. 15 sites are reservable/15 sites are first come. Second vehicle per night: $10 additional. Picnic/day use (10 a.m to 4 p.m.): $8 up to 5 people. |
| Rules | Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (running generators not permitted during quiet hours) |
Weather by month
Getting there
13 miles from I-17 south-east of Flagstaff on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) on your left
| Nearest town | Flagstaff, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 35.0664° N, 111.4945° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedNewman Piles Rx
9 mi from the campground · 751 acres
- PrescribedNewman 2 Piles Rx
9 mi from the campground · 723 acres
- PrescribedWalker Hill 2 Piles Rx
23 mi from the campground · 356 acres
- PrescribedWalker Hill Piles Rx
25 mi from the campground · 725 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 11.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Little Dealer Little Prices ↗ | 57.1 mi |
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Worth a stop
Lake Mary provides many water activities for kayakers, boaters and is very popular for paddle boarding. The Lake Mary picnic area is a comfortable and beautiful spot to enjoy the lake.
- 0.5 mi
- 5.9 mi
- 15 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miWood ↗0.4 mi trail
- 0.3 miLakeview Connector0.8 mi trail
- 0.5 miNarrows ↗0.07 mi trail
- 3.1 miPinegrove Interpretive Loop1.1 mi trail
- 3.1 miPinegrove Connector0.6 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Coconino National Forest.
- inCoconino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,000,952 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
Woodland environment with gravel roads and gentle hillsides. Glimpses of beautiful Lake Mary can be enjoyed through the abundant pine.
Recreation
Ideal for hiking, bird watching, fishing, wildlife watching.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lakeview Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lakeview Campground?
Campsite: $26 per night, up to eight people with one vehicle. 15 sites are reservable/15 sites are first come. Second vehicle per night: $10 additional.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lakeview Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lakeview Campground open right now?
Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026. Season early May to October 11.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lakeview Campground have?
31 sites, including 21 tent-only sites and 9 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lakeview Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Lakeview Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lakeview Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lakeview Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Quiet hours: 10 p.m.
Source: Fire nearby
Is Lakeview Campground good for stargazing?
Flagstaff Area National Monuments, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 7.2 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
Is there cell service at Lakeview Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Lakeview Campground?
Flagstaff, Arizona. Lake Mary provides many water activities for kayakers, boaters and is very popular for paddle boarding.
Source: Getting there
What if Lakeview Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pinegrove (3.1 mi, partly first-come), Ashurst Lake (5.8 mi, partly first-come), and Forked Pine Campground (6.2 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby