Lynx Campground
Prescott National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Prescott, AZ, AZ
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$36 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (605 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lynx Campground is located in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area at 5,600 feet in elevation. Within 1/4 mile of the popular Lynx Lake, the campground is situated along the lake’s west shoreline. The facility is about seven miles southeast of the city of Prescott, Arizona.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lynx-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Lynx Campground offers 35 affordable sites ($18/night) in a scenic lake recreation area with excellent amenities including a camp host, fishing, and boat launch. Campers consistently praise its cleanliness and the knowledgeable staff who provide wildlife safety guidance.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Collared Peccary, Mule Deer, Bald Eagle, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, and Arizona Mountain Kingsnake present in the area—camp hosts can provide safety information.
Insider tips for Lynx Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited sites. Bring your own water supply; water availability may be interrupted for maintenance. Request an entire loop for seclusion if planning a group visit. Talk to camp host Manny and Sheila for detailed wildlife safety information.
Skip Lynx Campground if: You require RV hookups—this campground is suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You need year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only.. Lake water levels are low—water conditions vary seasonally..
Best time to visit Lynx Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Ridge Group Campground (Prescott, AZ), Hilltop Campground (Az) (Prescott, AZ), Groom Creek Schoolhouse (PRESCOTT, AZ), White Spar Campground (Prescott, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lynx Campground
Cell signal at Lynx Campground (Prescott, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
Lynx Campground is located in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area at 5,600 feet in elevation. Within 1/4 mile of the popular Lynx Lake, the campground is situated along the lake’s west shoreline. The facility is about seven miles southeast of the city of Prescott, Arizona.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites.
Bring your own water supply; water availability may be interrupted for maintenance.
Request an entire loop for seclusion if planning a group visit.
Talk to camp host Manny and Sheila for detailed wildlife safety information.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Phoenix, Arizona: Traveling Northbound on I-17 take Exit 262 onto Hwy 69 North to Prescott and cointnue on Hwy 69 for 30 miles to S Walker Rd. Turn left and proceed South on S. Walker Rd. (by Costco, Petsmart, and AM/PM gas station). Drive about 3 miles and then turn East (left) into Lynx Campground. Alternate route from Flagstaff, Arizona: Traveling Southbound on I-17 take Exit 278 onto Westbound Highway 169 and continue for 15 Miles until reaching the junction of Hwy 69, turn right onto N
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Prescott National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Prescott National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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