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Show Low Lake Campground

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Show Low Lake Campground, near Lakeside, Arizona, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors while still having access to town amenities. With its spacious sites and a friendly atmosphere, it’s a solid choice for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts.

This campground is open year-round and features essential amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, and clean restrooms. Campers have praised the cleanliness of the facilities, with one visitor noting, “The bathrooms are always clean and the showers are hot.” You’ll find picnic tables at each site, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors, and fire rings for cozy campfire evenings.

Located right next to Show Low Lake, the campground offers plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming, and hiking. There’s a scenic biking and hiking trail around the lake that many visitors love to explore. If you’re lucky, you might even spot some local wildlife while you’re out and about.

While weekends can get busy, especially during holidays, many campers appreciate the peaceful vibe during the weekdays. As one reviewer put it, “This campground was really nice and quiet on the weekdays.” Whether you're here for a quick getaway or a longer stay, Show Low Lake Campground has a lot to offer for a memorable camping experience.

Description

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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.

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Location

Show Low Lake Campground is located in Arizona

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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

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

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

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11 Reviews

Reviewed Dec. 24, 2021

A great quiet place in the woods

Excellent place to camp. If you want to feel like camping in the forest and having access to the towns amenities this is the place. The hosts are incredible.

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Eric N., December 24, 2021
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Eric N., December 24, 2021
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Eric N., December 24, 2021
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2021

Feel Iike you're camping in the forest

Awesome Low key campground that's next to Show Low Lake. 30 amp service in some spots, no water or sewage but there is a dump station and water fill station on premises. Open all year and is plowed when it snows.

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Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Eric N., December 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Eric N., December 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Eric N., December 21, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 16, 2021

Good to do once....

We made the mistake of visiting here on a holiday weekend. At other times I suspect this is a decent place, but this particular weekend was chaos and everything was broken/dirty. Trash overflowing. Bathrooms with super long wait times (hour or more). They don't have enough facilities for the number of campsites (since it's dry camping).

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Mar. 16, 2021

Clean, comfortable campground

For the cleanliness, this campground should get 5 stars. The people who work there clean the bathrooms throughout the day so they’re always nice. The camp spots are good sized and as private as they can be with being as close as they are. Overall, we were really impressed here!

  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Natalie R., March 16, 2021
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Natalie R., March 16, 2021
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Natalie R., March 16, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2020

Nice campground

Great people working there, seemed quiet until our neighbor turned on the construction site generator for 4.5 hours. Weekends are very busy, but noisy which is ok if you don’t mind motorcycles and generators. We were looking for quiet this trip so we only stayed one day.

Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020

Great place with great people

On our way to NM from CA and needed a site for the night. Boy did we get lucky! Gorgeous views of the lake which was a close walk, very clean sites, and staff who went above and beyond when we called to book on the same day. We’ll go out of our way to make it back to this excellent campground. Thanks for everything!

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2020

Close to town!

First time here, the hosts were nice and let us reserve a spot for the weekend but only because we showed up in person.

The spots were clean, some with shade and some out in the open. We stayed across the road in the second camping loop and they only allow RV’s in this side, no tents. There are no hookups at all on this second loop, but you can fill fresh water from over near the dump station.

Short walk to the lake for swimming and/or fishing. They stock the lake and the creek behind it with trout.

  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Robo A., July 16, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2019

Weekday Heaven

This campground was really nice and quiet on the weekdays. I left on Sat morning, and Friday night it was hopping and crowded (It was also Fathers day weekend). Most of the electric sites are really big and private. Lots of trees to block camper other campers. On the downside there was only 1 flush toilet bathroom for one side of the campground. There were more flush toilets and showers by the registration office, but they were locked in the evening/night.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Brenda H., June 17, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2018

Amazing lake camping!

This is by far my favorite lake campground and one of my top 3 overall campgrounds. The camping spots are large and clean. The bathrooms are always clean and the showers are hot. There is a biking/hiking trail around the lake that we love to spend time on. You can fish too. Plenty of bird and wildlife watching. We love to take our canoe and hang out on the lake. It has a remote feel, but is close enough to a Walmart in case you need supplies and an urgent care in case of emergency. It's definitely worth the cost of camping here.

Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2017

RIGHT on the edge of town.

Cute little Campground literally on the edge of town. If you look in one direction you'll see the apartment buildings about a quarter mile away (you can see it in the video). Each "Loop" has about 4 to 6 spots and a hauled water dispenser with a faucet. There is a men's and women's bathroom for each Loop and a set of bear boxes. The bathrooms have wooden barn looking doors and a 5 gallon bucket in the corner for trash. Each campsite has a picnic table, a standing Grill, and a metal fire pit with Grill. Less than a quarter-mile away there is a canyon so if you have little ones you may want to pick your spot accordingly. The plus side to the canyon is there were people parked near the boat dock that had hiked down it to fish. Some campsites are pull in and some are pull through. A lot had reserved tags but there were still plenty open. There is a lake probably half a mile walk to where you can fish. Otherwise you can drive to it and park fairly close to the dock.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Krista Z., August 27, 2017
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Krista Z., August 27, 2017
  • Review photo of Show Low Lake Campground by Krista Z., August 27, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Show Low Lake Campground?

    Camping at Show Low Lake Campground can cost between $18.00 and $150.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Show Low Lake Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Show Low Lake Campground has 30 amp electric hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Show Low Lake Campground?

    Show Low Lake Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Show Low Lake Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Show Low Lake Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Show Low Lake Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Show Low Lake Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Show Low Lake Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is available.