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Established Camping
Scott Reservoir Campground - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
About
National Forest
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
AS OF 2023, THIS IS DAY USE ONLY CAMPGROUND PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Situated near Scott Reservoir, this campground has only modest developments but is very popular throughout the summer.
Undeveloped campground with a 14-day stay limit so you can fish your limit without breaking camp. The…
Reservation Info
From July to September summer thunderstorms are frequent and abrupt. Lightning is always a danger at this time. Take precautions and get off of the lake immediately. Camping is allowed in designated sites only and is prohibited along the lakeshore. There is an Accessible boat ramp, vaulted…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Nice
First off, the marker for this site is way off. Campground is next to the lake. Nice wooded sites. Trash pickup is poor. Stacks up too long in the one dumpster. Stayed there 5 nites in a 36 ft mh.
Close to the lake but the bathrooms STINK
This isn't a very large campground but it's fairly close to paved road. There is a men's and women's bathroom near the boat launch that are super primitive and stink like crazy (but they lock). Each campsite that i saw had a metal fire pit with a grill grate as well as a picnic table. Plenty of…
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Location
Scott Reservoir Campground - PERMANENTLY CLOSED is located in Arizona
Directions
Directions from Lakeside: From Lakeside District Office drive east .1 mile on State Highway 260. Turn left on Porter Mountain Road, ( Forest Road 45). Stay on Porter Mountain Road for 1.5 miles. Look for the sign on the right, Scott Reservoir, and follow the road to the facilities. Be careful as the access road is very rough in some spots.
Coordinates
34.19099591 N
109.959596 W