Luna Lake
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Alpine, AZ, AZ
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$200 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (118 reviews)
Season: May through October
Luna Lake Campground is a pleasant vacation site with open forest, lush meadows, a lake with great fishing, first rate mountain scenery and additional recreation facilities located within easy travel distance. This friendly campground is located in an open stand of ponderosa pines within walking distance of Luna Lake and 5 miles east of the town of Alpine, Arizona, close to the New Mexico border.Fishing, horseback riding, boating, mountain biking and hiking are some of the activities enjoyed by
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Luna Lake Campground offers solitude and beauty with open ponderosa pine forest, lush meadows, and a lake ideal for fishing within walking distance. Campers praise the friendly atmosphere and first-rate mountain scenery with multiple recreation options nearby.
Wildlife alert: Mexican Wolf, Northern Hoary Bat, Silver-haired Bat, Abert's Squirrel, Sandhill Crane, and various garter snake species present in the area.
Insider tips for Luna Lake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 32 sites. Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available. 14-day stay limit enforced. Public day use area available at entrance. From Alpine, drive 5 miles east on U.S. Highway 180, then north on Forest Road 570 for 1 mile.
Skip Luna Lake if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites.. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You expect website booking accuracy — verify opening dates with forest rangers due to concessionaire issues.. You need cell service or modern amenities — vault toilets only..
Best time to visit Luna Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. October — Verified camper stayed in October and reported excellent conditions with friendly host..
Nearby campgrounds: Caldwell Cabin (ALPINE, AZ), Rainbow (Az) (Pinetop, AZ), Grayling (Pinetop, AZ), Brookchar (Pinetop, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Luna Lake
Cell signal at Luna Lake (Alpine, AZ): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Luna Lake Campground is a pleasant vacation site with open forest, lush meadows, a lake with great fishing, first rate mountain scenery and additional recreation facilities located within easy travel distance. This friendly campground is located in an open stand of ponderosa pines within walking distance of Luna Lake and 5 miles east of the town of Alpine, Arizona, close to the New Mexico border.Fishing, horseback riding, boating, mountain biking and hiking are some of the activities enjoyed by campers. A non-motorized trail system is open to horse, bicycle and pedestrian travel.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a popular federal campground with only 32 sites.
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available.
14-day stay limit enforced.
Public day use area available at entrance.
From Alpine, drive 5 miles east on U.S. Highway 180, then north on Forest Road 570 for 1 mile.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Verified camper stayed in October and reported excellent conditions with friendly host.
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
From Alpine, drive 5 miles east on U.S. Highway 180 and turn north (left) onto Forest Road 570 just east of Luna Lake. Follow the gravel road one mile to the campground.
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- 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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