USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Luna Lake
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 60
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 32 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 15
- Max RV length
- 192 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,986 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon good · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LUNA LAKE LOOP (NFSR 570H) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Address
- APACHE-SITGREAVES, AZ
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Picnic Tables, Wildlife Viewing
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About
Overview
Luna Lake Campground is a pleasant vacation site with open forest, lush meadows, a lake with great fishing, first rate mountain scenery and additional recreation facilities located within easy travel distance. This friendly campground is located in an open stand of ponderosa pines within walking distance of Luna Lake and 5 miles east of the town of Alpine, Arizona, close to the New Mexico border.
Recreation
Fishing, horseback riding, boating, mountain biking and hiking are some of the activities enjoyed by campers. A non-motorized trail system is open to horse, bicycle and pedestrian travel. Visitors should be aware that although horses are allowed on some of the trails, livestock is not permitted in the campground.
Fishing is available in the lake, and a boat ramp provides easy access to the water. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout. The lake is used for irrigation during the summer; fishing is best in spring and early summer. A marina, fishing pier, bait shop, boat rentals and picnic area are located in the day use area.
Families can also learn about the many cultural and natural features of the forest by attending educational programs in July and August.
Facilities
The rustic campground is located a short distance from Luna Lake. Three group campsites are available for reservation, one fits up to 40 people, another up to 56 and one large group site that can accommodate up to 120. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The area sits at an elevation of 8,000 feet in the scenic Apache National Forest in eastern Arizona. The campground is near 75-acre Luna Lake, surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. A large wetland for nesting waterfowl lines the lakeshore, providing good wildlife viewing opportunities.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Alpine is convenient for shopping and services. The area is also rich with cultural history, outdoor recreation and sightseeing opportunities, including the Coronado Trail Scenic Byway and Escudilla Wilderness.
Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 23° | -1° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 25° | -3° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 28° | -3° | 74° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 34° | 22° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 41° | 30° | 81° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 51° | 39° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 56° | 46° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 53° | 48° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 49° | 40° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 40° | 28° | 77° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 56° | 31° | 21° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 26° | -1° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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