Double Springs
Coconino National Forest Recreation — lakeside
Location: Happy Jack, AZ, AZ
Price: From $27 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (45 reviews)
Season: May through October
Double Springs Campground is an “old fashion” campground, originally built in the 1930’s, and has sites nestled in a beautiful draw filled with cool grass, ponderosa pine and Gambel oak. Relax and take in the nostalgia of this historic campground or hike the Lake View Trail (2 miles one way), which originates at here. This trail leads to overlooks providing view of nearby Mormon Lake and the surrounding forests and volcanoes.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/double-springs to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1930s campground nestled in a beautiful draw with ponderosa pine and Gambel oak. Access to the 2-mile Lake View Trail with Mormon Lake overlooks and clean facilities with helpful host.
Wildlife alert: Long-tailed Weasel, American Kestrel, Grace's Warbler, Regal Ringneck Snake, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake observed in the area.
Insider tips for Double Springs: Book early—reservations only and popular federal campground Minimum 2-night reservation required; plan accordingly Bring your own food; nearby stores and restaurants only open Thursday-Sunday Self-contained RVs only—no hookups available
Skip Double Springs if: You need RV hookups. You require phone support for reservations. You can only stay one night.
Best time to visit Double Springs: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Dairy Springs (Flagstaff, AZ), Pinegrove (Flagstaff, AZ), Ashurst Lake (Mormon Lake, AZ), Forked Pine Campground (AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Double Springs
Cell signal at Double Springs (Happy Jack, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Double Springs Campground is an “old fashion” campground, originally built in the 1930’s, and has sites nestled in a beautiful draw filled with cool grass, ponderosa pine and Gambel oak. Relax and take in the nostalgia of this historic campground or hike the Lake View Trail (2 miles one way), which originates at here. This trail leads to overlooks providing view of nearby Mormon Lake and the surrounding forests and volcanoes.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
reservations only and popular federal campground
Minimum 2-night reservation required; plan accordingly
Bring your own food; nearby stores and restaurants only open Thursday-Sunday
Self-contained RVs only
no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Drive south from Flagstaff 20 miles on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) to the intersection of Forest Road 90. Turn west on FR 90 and drive 4.6 miles to Double Springs.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coconino National Forest Recreation fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coconino National Forest Recreation before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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