Lakeview Campground (Az)
Coconino National Forest Recreation — lakeside
Location: Flagstaff, AZ, AZ
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (86 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Lakeview Campground is a tent camper’s paradise with its terraced hillside campsites tucked in amongst old ponderosa pines. With all the easy forest and lake access, this is also a great place for wildlife watchers. Many visitors report seeing bald eagle, osprey, migratory waterfowl, great blue heron, elk and mule deer.
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, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lakeview-campground-az to be notified when sites open up.
Lakeview Campground is a tent camper's paradise with terraced hillside campsites nestled among old ponderosa pines, offering easy forest and lake access. Google reviewers consistently praise the immaculate bathrooms maintained multiple times daily by attentive camp hosts, with generous leveled tent pads and ample recreational opportunities including fishing and paddleboarding nearby.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Osprey, Red-tailed Hawk, White-faced Ibis, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, Plateau Fence Lizard, Pronghorn, and Mule Deer reported in the area.
Insider tips for Lakeview Campground (Az): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and only 15 reservable sites. Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; there are no hookups available. Arrive for excellent wildlife watching opportunities including bald eagles, osprey, elk, and mule deer.
Skip Lakeview Campground (Az) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only (Memorial Day through Labor Day).. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 30 total sites available..
Best time to visit Lakeview Campground (Az): Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period only..
Nearby campgrounds: Pinegrove (Flagstaff, AZ), Ashurst Lake (Mormon Lake, AZ), Forked Pine Campground (AZ), Canyon Vista (Flagstaff, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lakeview Campground (Az)
Cell signal at Lakeview Campground (Az) (Flagstaff, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Lakeview Campground is a tent camper’s paradise with its terraced hillside campsites tucked in amongst old ponderosa pines. With all the easy forest and lake access, this is also a great place for wildlife watchers. Many visitors report seeing bald eagle, osprey, migratory waterfowl, great blue heron, elk and mule deer.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and only 15 reservable sites.
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; there are no hookups available.
Arrive for excellent wildlife watching opportunities including bald eagles, osprey, elk, and mule deer.
Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
13 miles from I-17 south-east of Flagstaff on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) on your 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 — 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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