U.S. Forest Service · Apache National Forest · AZ

Grayling

View of Big Lake at Grayling Campground, Apache-Sitgreaves National ForestPhoto · Conservation Legacy
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
24Sites
45 ftMax rig

The place

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. Recreation The campground is adjacent to 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona's top fishing lakes. The lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache being the most sought-after species. Keep reading

The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, birding and wildlife viewing. Curious campers can attend educational programs at the recreation area's visitor center. Facilities All 23 campsites in this small facility are located along one loop. Some sites have a view of the lake, though none are directly on the waterfront. Flush toilets are a comfort of home, and showers can be found one mile away. A dump station for RV campers is one mile away. A store is also nearby with gas, food, boat rentals and firewood for sale. Natural Features Grayling sits in the White Mountains at an elevation of 9,000 feet. It is a very scenic area, forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce and aspen trees, which provide ample shade. Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts. Visitors should come prepared for cool nighttime temperatures and occasional summer rain storms. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico. Springerville, Arizona is the closest town to the campground.

The sites · 24

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
GRAY002standard nonelectric35 ft
GRAY003standard nonelectric45 ft
GRAY004standard nonelectric35 ft
GRAY005standard nonelectric35 ft
GRAY006standard nonelectric30 ft
GRAY007standard nonelectric30 ft
GRAY008standard nonelectric35 ft
GRAY009standard nonelectric30 ft
GRAY010standard nonelectric20 ft
GRAY011standard nonelectric35 ft
GRAY012standard nonelectric25 ft
GRAY014standard nonelectric40 ft
GRAY015standard nonelectric40 ft
GRAY016standard nonelectric40 ft
GRAY017standard nonelectric45 ft
GRAY018standard nonelectric30 ft
GRAY019standard nonelectric45 ft
GRAY020standard nonelectric40 ft
GRAY021standard nonelectric35 ft
GRAY022standard nonelectric40 ft
GRAY023standard nonelectric25 ft
MANAGEMENT SITES001management
MANAGEMENT SITES013management
MANAGEMENT SITESXXXmanagement35 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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