Big Lake Multi-Family Campground
Open seasonally, typically late May through September depending on weather conditions. Opening and closing dates vary by year due to snow at 9,100 feet elevation. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; some sites are first-come, first-served and must be booked in person.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 3:50PM MST until September 18 at 5:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
At 350 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Springerville, Lyman Lake State Park, Becker Lake and Lyman Lake. This includes the following highways... Highway 60 between mile markers 377 and 387. Highway 180 191 between mile markers 380 and 381...and between mile markers 386 and 394. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Lyman Lake Campground. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Coyote Creek, Little Colorado River, Carnero Creek, Vigil Run and Nutrioso Creek.
No Fire Restrictions
There are currently no fire restrictions within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
14 Day Camping Limit Order
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests visitors are limited to no more than 14 consecutive days within any 30 day period.
About
Big Lake Multi-Family Campground occupies a scenic high-elevation setting at 9,100 feet in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. The surrounding forest of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce, and aspen provides welcome shade, while open meadows offer mountain views. Summer temperatures stay pleasant and cool, providing respite from lower desert heat. The campground offers 22 double sites, over 20 individual sites, and two group sites accommodating 50 and 100 people respectively. It's the only campground in the Big Lake Recreation Area with full hookup sites, making it especially convenient for RV campers. Facilities include flush toilets, showers, and potable water. Bears frequent the area, so food storage rules are strictly enforced. Big Lake, a 450-acre lake just a short walk from camp, is one of Arizona's top trout fishing destinations. Rainbow, cutthroat, brook, and Apache trout are the primary species. Beyond fishing, the area offers hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, and wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the surrounding forest.
Directions
From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 60 miles to Highway 261 south. Follow Highway 261 south 20 miles to Forest Road 115 and turn south for 1 mile.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 - $375 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 82ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 537-8888 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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