Show Low Lake Campground sits on the edge of Lakeside, with apartment buildings visible about a quarter mile away and open terrain stretching toward the lake. The municipal facility operates year-round and accommodates RVs up to 50 feet, with some sites offering 30-amp electrical hookups while others remain dry camping only.
The campground divides into multiple loops, each containing four to six sites with hauled water dispensers, restrooms, and bear boxes. Sites range from pull-through to back-in configurations, with many featuring substantial tree coverage that provides privacy between neighbors. Brenda H. notes that "most of the electric sites are really big and private" with "lots of trees to block camper other campers." Staff maintain the facilities throughout the day, earning consistent praise for cleanliness from multiple visitors.
Robo A. describes a "short walk to the lake for swimming and/or fishing," while the stocked lake and creek behind it attract anglers year-round. A hiking and biking trail circles the lake, and wildlife watching opportunities include various bird species. The facility includes flush toilets, hot showers, picnic tables, fire pits with grills, and a dump station for RV waste disposal.
Weekends and holiday periods bring significantly higher occupancy and noise levels, including generators and motorcycle activity that may disturb campers seeking quieter conditions. Reservations are available and recommended, particularly for electrical sites during peak seasons. The campground's proximity to town provides convenient access to supplies and services when needed.
For campers wanting additional options in the area, Our Little Compound offers a different experience less than half a mile south.
Description
Head to the heart of the White Mountains, Show Low Lake Campground! Nestled in the town of Show Low, Arizona, experience all the outdoor fun of camping in the woods with shopping and entertainment just minutes away.
At 6,500 feet elevation, Show Low Lake campground surrounds a stunning 100 acre lake. The tree studded grounds are open year round offering 75 camping sites, some with electric hook-ups, as well as dump station, restrooms, shower facilities (seasonal), day use picnic ramadas, and playground. A small convenience store (seasonal) offers up bait, tackle, boat rentals, drinks and snacks.
Fee Info
Fees for camping are only for the site. A required $10 fee is charged per reservation as well.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundShow Low Lake Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
From jct US 60 & Hwy 260: Go 4 mi SE on Hwy 260, then 1 mi E on Show Low Lake Rd, at Navajo Hospital.
Address
5800 Show Lake Rd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
Coordinates
34.19316622 N
110.00659097 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/24/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 41 usersLast on 3/24/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/24/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/24/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 41 usersLast on 3/24/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/24/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 3 hrs 4 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 5 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs 28 min from Tucson, AZ


















