USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Lewis Canyon
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,483 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LEWIS CANYON CG (NFSR 130A) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Nearest town
- LAKESIDE
- Address
- 2022 W. WHITE MOUNTAIN BLVD, LAKESIDE, AZ, 85929
- Phone
- 928-368-2100
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Lewis Canyon is a large single-group campsite located in the scenic White Mountains region of eastern Arizona. With several amenities and activities, including hiking and horseshoes, the facility is great for family gatherings and other large groups.
Recreation
A variety of recreation opportunities are available from the campground, with access to the beautiful and extensive White Mountain Trail System for hiking and mountain biking. Numerous Forest Service Roads nearby can accomodate OHV enthusiasts on a variety of terrain. Currently we are in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions so campfires are not allowed.
Facilities
Lewis Canyon can accommodate up to 150 guests. The camping area is secluded, and is spaced around a large loop for the group to spread out. Vault toilets and a picnic area are provided.
Natural Features
Lewis Canyon Campground is located in a beautiful ponderosa pine setting with a large open field nearby. It sits at an elevation of approximately 6,600 feet in the Sitgreaves National Forest. Wildlife including turkey, elk and mule deer are often seen nearby.
Summer temperatures can be very pleasant because of the elevation. However, the summer monsoon season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for rain and cool nighttime temperatures.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore 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 | 46° | 29° | 6° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 30° | 0° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 55° | 33° | 10° | 76° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 65° | 41° | 27° | 79° | 5 of 11 |
| May | 73° | 48° | 34° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 87° | 59° | 46° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 64° | 54° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 60° | 53° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 79° | 57° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 46° | 31° | 82° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 37° | 22° | 71° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 29° | 10° | 61° | 8 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Gentry Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 1 sites
- Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area · Arizona State Parks · 10 mi · 82 sites
- Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Show Low Lake Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 15 mi · 75 sites
- Lakeside · USDA Forest Service · 17 mi
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