Best RV Parks & Resorts near Forest Lakes, AZ
Several RV parks operate near Forest Lakes in Arizona's high country. AJ's Getaway RV Park offers 43 sites with electric hookups including 30-amp and 50-amp service, sewer connections, and water hookups for full-service camping. Forest-Edge RV Haven provides three RV sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical connections along with water and sewer hookups. Elk Pines RV Resort in Overgaard features 68 sites with full hookups and operates seasonally from April through October. Overgaard RV Resort includes 50-amp electrical service, sewer connections, and water hookups for year-round camping. "The sites are pretty level, really wide, and fairly deep. There is a concrete patio with each site. Sites are covered in cinders which are a bit of a pain. They present a somewhat soft surface which is like walking in about 6 inches of soft sand."
Most RV parks in the region accommodate big rigs, though navigation requires attention to tree placement at entrances. Dump stations are available at several locations, with some parks offering on-site sanitary dump facilities. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with stronger signals typically found closer to towns. Pet policies generally allow animals, though restrictions may apply in certain areas. During summer months, these high-elevation parks provide relief from desert heat, with temperatures cooling significantly after monsoon rains begin. Travelers should note that some parks have limited amenities, while others offer showers, laundry facilities, and trash service. Winter camping options exist but are more limited, with some parks closing seasonally. A camper noted: "We wanted to get out of the southern Arizona heat. This place did just that. Plenty of room for big rigs (40'+). I brought my 37' Motorhome and had no problem finding a big enough site."
