Jack Fletcher| Campground | Miles from Flagstaff | Managed by | Sites | Fee per night | Booking | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Vista | 9.7 | Coconino National Forest | 14 | $30 | Recreation.gov | - |
| Lockett Meadow Campground | 17.8 | Coconino National Forest | - | - | First come | - |
| Lakeview Campground | 20.5 | Coconino National Forest | 30 | $30 | Recreation.gov | 50 ft |
| Bonito Campground | 21.3 | Coconino National Forest | 43 | $34 | Recreation.gov | 42 ft |
| Pine Flat Campground West | 22.3 | Coconino National Forest | 54 | $30-45 | Recreation.gov | 36 ft |
| Cave Spring | 24.1 | Coconino National Forest | 65 | $30 | Recreation.gov | 30 ft |
Sources: Recreation.gov, National Park Service, state and county park pages. "-" means the operator does not publish it.
Lake Mary Side Choices
Start on the Lake Mary side if your trip needs water access or a smaller campground. Recreation.gov lists Canyon Vista with 14 campsites at $30 per site. You drive 10 miles from Flagstaff, and the campground sits near Walnut Canyon and Lower Lake Mary.
Lakeview fits you if Lake Mary shapes the trip around kayaking, boating, or paddle boarding. Recreation.gov lists 30 campsites at $30 per site. The campground gives you drinking water and a boat ramp at Lake Mary picnic area for universal access fishing.
Pick the northeast side if your route centers on Sunset Crater. Recreation.gov lists Bonito with 43 campsites at $34 per site. You drive 21 miles from Flagstaff, and the entrance to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument sits adjacent to the campground.
Oak Creek Canyon Choices
Choose Oak Creek Canyon if your plans point south of town and your group wants a developed campground. Pine Flat Campground West gives you 54 campsites. You pay $30 to $45 per site and drive 22 miles from Flagstaff.
Cave Spring suits you if showers matter more than a shorter drive. Recreation.gov lists 65 campsites at $30 per site. You drive 24 miles from Flagstaff, and the campground gives you token operated showers, drinking water, and vault restrooms.
Lockett Meadow works only if you can handle a first come plan. Recreation.gov does not let you reserve Lockett Meadow, and you drive 18 miles from Flagstaff. Check Coconino National Forest instructions before your departure.
Rig Limits Before You Tow
Measure your full setup before you reserve because limits change by campground. Lakeview takes vehicles up to 50 feet, and Bonito takes vehicles up to 42 feet. Pine Flat takes vehicles up to 36 feet, and Cave Spring takes vehicles up to 30 feet.
Plan your electrical setup because Lakeview and Bonito give you no utility hookups. Pine Flat gives you no hookups or showers, so your kit should cover washing and power needs. Lakeview and Bonito cap your site at 2 tents.
Set your camp behavior around the stricter Oak Creek rules before you pay. Pine Flat allows motorbikes only for entering or leaving the campsite. The campground bans radios and amplified devices.
Cold Nights at High Elevation
Pack for cold nights first because spring afternoons can feel much warmer than the ground after dark. In May, the average high reaches 68°F, and the average low reaches 35°F. Your sleep system should handle both parts of the day.
Summer still asks your sleep system to handle cool air after sunset. July has an average high of 82°F and an average low of 51°F. August has an average high of 79°F and an average low of 51°F.
Choose fall and winter dates with cold weather gear in your vehicle. October has an average high of 64°F and an average low of 32°F. January has an average high of 43°F and an average low of 18°F.
Average daily high and low, °F, NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Flagstaff Pulliam Ap station.
Recreation.gov and Lockett Timing
Reserve after your dates and arrival night feel firm. Recreation.gov lets you reserve Canyon Vista, Lakeview, Bonito, Pine Flat Campground West, and Cave Spring. Coconino National Forest Recreation manages those facilities.
Keep your backup plan ready at Lakeview. Lakeview gives you 15 reservable sites and 15 first come sites. Pine Flat and Cave Spring require you to occupy your campsite the first night and keep any campsite from sitting unattended more than 24 hours.
Longer Oak Creek stays need a second plan before you book. Pine Flat caps consecutive stays at 7 nights, and the Red Rock District caps Cave Spring stays at 7 days. If your trip runs longer, choose another campground segment.
Forest Cabin and Lake Alternatives
Look beyond these main campgrounds if your group wants a cabin or a different lake base. Coconino National Forest lists 29 camping and cabin results. Apache Maid Cabin gives you a rustic one-bedroom cabin at the eastern base of Apache Maid Mountain.
Ashurst Lake Campground and Forked Pine Campground put your trip on Ashurst Lake, with fishing and watersports. Blue Ridge Campground puts you about 5 miles north of C.C. Cragin Reservoir.
Gear Picks for Flagstaff
An insulated sleeping padMarch has an average low of 24°F, so your pad should insulate well.
A camping fanJune has an average high of 79°F, so your tent airflow matters.
A tent heaterDecember has an average low of 17°F, so your safe heat plan needs care.Flagstaff Camping, Answered
Where can you camp near Flagstaff?
You can choose developed national forest campgrounds around Lake Mary, Sunset Crater, Oak Creek Canyon, and Lockett Meadow. Match your choice to water access, reservation needs, and your vehicle length.
Can you reserve campsites near Flagstaff?
Yes, you can reserve Canyon Vista, Lakeview, Bonito, Pine Flat Campground West, and Cave Spring through Recreation.gov. You cannot reserve Lockett Meadow through Recreation.gov, so check forest instructions before you leave.
Which Flagstaff campground fits a larger RV?
Lakeview gives your larger setup the most room with a maximum vehicle length of 50 feet. Bonito lists 42 feet, Pine Flat lists 36 feet, and Cave Spring lists 30 feet.
What is the weather like for camping near Flagstaff?
You should expect cool nights, even after warm afternoons. July has an average high of 82°F and an average low of 51°F. January has an average high of 43°F and an average low of 18°F.
Are there cabins near Flagstaff?
Yes, you can choose Apache Maid Cabin, a rustic one-bedroom cabin at the eastern base of Apache Maid Mountain. Your wider Coconino National Forest options include 29 camping and cabin results in total.
Where Else to Camp in Arizona
Sources
- Recreation.gov: Canyon Vista: sites, fees, vehicle length
- Recreation.gov: Lockett Meadow Campground: sites, fees, vehicle length
- Recreation.gov: Lakeview Campground: sites, fees, vehicle length
- Recreation.gov: Bonito Campground: sites, fees, vehicle length
- Recreation.gov: Pine Flat Campground West: sites, fees, vehicle length
- Recreation.gov: Cave Spring: sites, fees, vehicle length
- NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020: monthly temperatures
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service: elevation
- OpenStreetMap: roads and rivers