Grayling
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pinetop, AZ, AZ
Price: From $34 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (109 reviews)
Season: May through October
Grayling Campground offers perhaps the most secluded sites in the Big Lake Recreation Area in eastern Arizona. It sits on the shoreline of the lake in a mixed conifer and aspen forest and affords visitors many recreational opportunities in a quiet, scenic setting. Popular activities include trout fishing and hiking.The campground is adjacent to 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona’s top fishing lakes.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Grayling Campground offers secluded sites on the shoreline of 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona's top trout fishing lakes, surrounded by mixed conifer and aspen forest. Google reviewers consistently praise the friendly hosts, clean premises, and beautiful pine-shaded sites.
Wildlife alert: Mexican Wolf, Wapiti, Coyote, American Badger, Dusky Grouse, and multiple garter snake species present in the area
Insider tips for Grayling: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a boat for better fishing; shore fishing encounters too many rocks per camper reports Campground hosts Mel and Cindy maintain excellent cleanliness and are known for hospitality
Skip Grayling if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require camping outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 21 total sites.
Best time to visit Grayling: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Brookchar (Pinetop, AZ), Cutthroat (Pinetop, AZ), Rainbow (Az) (Pinetop, AZ), Winn (Greer, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Grayling
Cell signal at Grayling (Pinetop, AZ): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Grayling Campground offers perhaps the most secluded sites in the Big Lake Recreation Area in eastern Arizona. It sits on the shoreline of the lake in a mixed conifer and aspen forest and affords visitors many recreational opportunities in a quiet, scenic setting. Popular activities include trout fishing and hiking.The campground is adjacent to 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona’s top fishing lakes.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a boat for better fishing; shore fishing encounters too many rocks per camper reports
Campground hosts Mel and Cindy maintain excellent cleanliness and are known for hospitality
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 miles to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 miles to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 2 miles. Grayling is on the left.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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