USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Kaibab Lake
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,909 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile good · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- KAIBAB LK C.G. RDS. (NFSR 47) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
About
US Forest Service campground. Kaibab Lake sits among the diverse landscape of Kaibab National Forest of northern Arizona. The lake is a popular spot for fishing and picnicking, as well as for RV and motorhome campers. With Grand Canyon National Park just 60 miles north and several other cultural and historic sites nearby, the location is a hotspot for recreation, learning and sightseeing. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $32 per night (up to 8 people and 1 vehicle)
Double Site: $55 per night (up to 16 people and 2 vehicles)
Group Site:
$80 per night (up to 35 people and 3 vehicles)
$180 per night (up to 63 people and 14 vehicles)
$225 per night (up to 63 people and 14 vehicles)
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 26° | 6° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 44° | 26° | 0° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 29° | 6° | 79° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 61° | 36° | 26° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 46° | 31° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 56° | 43° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 63° | 52° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 58° | 51° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 55° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 42° | 31° | 80° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 36° | 9° | 71° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 49° | 29° | 5° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Kaibab Lake Sites and Group Areas · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 75 sites
- Kaibab Lake Group Cg · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Dogtown Lake Campground and Group · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 55 sites
- Dogtown Lake · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi · 1 sites
All public campgrounds in Arizona · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2025-12-22. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.