Frequently asked questions

You can reserve online. You can also call the reservation office Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm (excluding federal holidays), at 928-537-4126. Payment in full is required when you make a reservation.

The campground is open year round, and as of 2025 reservations can be made all year long. To avoid disappointment, please reserve well in advance. We advise at least 4–6 weeks before your visit.

No. Show Low Lake Campground offers first come, first serve sites as well as reservation sites. You can take your chances by just arriving at the campground, or make a reservation, especially if you want a specific site. If you’re coming on a holiday weekend, reservations are highly recommended.

At least 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations. Otherwise you’ll be charged the first night’s fee in addition to the cancellation charge. Refunds aren’t given for early departures due to bad weather or non-emergency issues. The reservation fee is non-refundable. Full reservation policies

No, not at this time.

Check in no earlier than 2:00 pm and check out by 1:00 pm on the day you leave. If you know you’ll be arriving later in the evening, we appreciate a call at 928-537-4126. Campers with reservations, please set up in your site and check in with the hosts in the morning. You aren’t considered a no-show until 24 hours after your arrival date.

All reserved sites have a 2-night minimum on weekends and a 3-night minimum on holiday weekends. First come, first serve campers may stay just 1 night, any time during the week.

Individual sites hold up to 8 people. Any more than that and you’ll need to book another site.

Yes. Pets need to be on a leash in the campground and under your control at all times. We ask that they observe quiet hours from 10 pm to 6 am, and please clean up after them. There’s a maximum of 3 dogs per site.

Seven sites offer 30 amp electricity. The rest are dry (primitive) camping. No sites have full hookups. The electric sites vary in size, so you’ll be asked the length of your rig to make sure it fits the driveway. See the electric sites

The site fee is based on the number of camp units on the site. Your reservation covers only the first camp unit; additional camp units require reserving a second site. There’s an extra vehicle charge per night, and extra vehicles may need to park in the overflow lot.

Up to 2 tents per site.

No. They’re included in your camping fee as long as you’re a registered guest at the campground.

Yes. Contact J&T's Wildlife Outdoors and specify Show Low Lake: 928-892-9170, jtwildlifeoutdoors.com.

Yes, as long as the motor doesn’t exceed 10 horsepower, the limit on Show Low Lake.

Folks fish the lake year round, and it’s stocked monthly in summer. See fishing & boating, or the Arizona Game & Fish fishing reports.

No. The lake is posted no swimming, and there are no lifeguards. Show Low Lake is a very popular fishing lake that has produced many state records, so there may be a lot of tackle and fishing line on the lake bottom.

Fire danger is assessed daily, so please check with your campground host for the latest on any restrictions. Current alerts are posted on the home page of this website.

The campground has plenty of trees and bushes, but sun and shade on your site will vary with the time of day.

Check the forecast before your visit, since weather can change quickly here. In spring, days generally reach the mid 60s and nights can drop below freezing. Summer days average 80+ degrees, cooling off at night. Monsoon season usually brings afternoon thunderstorms from June through August.