USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Dogtown Lake Campground and Group
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 55
- Hookups
- 55 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,080 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- DOGTOWN C.G. RD (NFSR 132) · improved native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Kaibab National Forest
- Nearest town
- WILLIAMS
- Address
- WILLIAMS, AZ, 86046
- Phone
- 928-699-1239
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Biking, Boating, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
55 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Dogtown Lake offers a scenic setting convenient to Grand Canyon National Park and the cities of Williams and Flagstaff, Arizona. The campground is situated in a pine forest along the shore of a small and scenic lake.
Visitors come here to hike, fish, mountain bike and explore the area's cultural and natural history. It's also a great place to relax and enjoy the sound of the wind in the pines and the spectacular view of nearby Bill Williams Mountain.
Recreation
Campers are drawn to the area's hiking and fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked with trout, crappie and channel catfish. Visitors can enjoy a guided nature trail near the lake and a hiking trail that leads to a scenic overlook of the area from the top of nearby Davenport Hill.
The calm waters are inviting for canoes, kayaks and electric motorboats. Single motors of one horsepower or less are permitted.
Facilities
The campground offers 50 individual campsites, four double sites and one group site that can host up to 80 people overnight. All sites are accessible. The sites are level with pull-through and back-in options for RVs. Restrooms, garbage bins and water faucets are available, however, there is no dump station at the facility.
Natural Features
Kaibab National Forest is nestled on the Colorado Plateau, an area of land that was uplifted by geologic processes. Dogtown Lake sits at an elevation of 7,050 feet. The lake got its name from the extensive prairie dog "towns" that once covered open areas near the lake. In spite of the name, this medium-sized body of water is surrounded by trees.
Summer temperatures range from 50 degrees at night to 80-90 degrees during the day. Summer thunderstorms, known as the monsoon, can build up quickly, especially during July and August. Snow is common from December through March.
Nearby Attractions
Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim is just over one hour north of the campground. The cities of Williams and Flagstaff have amenities such as shops, restaurants and cultural and historic sites.
From canyons to prairies, peaks to plateaus, Kaibab National Forest offers layers of opportunity for peace, solitude and discovery. Over 300 miles of trails, some clinging to the rims of the Grand Canyon, allow visitors to step off the beaten path into uncrowded landscapes.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 26° | 5° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 44° | 27° | 4° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 29° | 10° | 78° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 35° | 24° | 73° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 69° | 45° | 31° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 55° | 41° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 62° | 51° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 57° | 50° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 54° | 39° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 42° | 31° | 79° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 36° | 13° | 70° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 49° | 29° | 8° | 64° | 9 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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