Jacob Lake Recreation Area
Open for the 2026 season. Reservations via Recreation.gov available for stays May 15 through October 31. First-come-first-served sites may be available earlier if weather and staffing permit. Fire danger is currently high across the Kaibab National Forest. White Sage and Dragon Bravo Fires have caused temporary area closures on the North Kaibab Ranger District since April 17, 2026; check closure maps before visiting.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:16AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils and waterways that flooded as recently as last week. * WHERE...Coconino County, Navajo County, and Apache County. This includes Navajo Nation. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of rain and thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible over higher elevations, with up to an inch at lower elevations. This rain will fall on top of already saturated soils, increasing the threat of flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
ADOT to close SR 67 at Jacob Lake on Dec 7
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) plans to close State Route 67 for the winter at Jacob Lake on the North Kaibab Ranger District the morning of December 7th. The highway typically reopens mid-May.
Algae Bloom at Dogtown Lake
Harmful algae may be in the water - contact can make you sick. Algal blooms can contain toxins harmful to people and pets - especially children.Please take care: Stay away from algae and scum in the waterKeep children and pets awayDo not drink or use this water for cookingWhen in doubt, stay…
About
Jacob Lake Recreation Area occupies a prime location on the Kaibab Plateau at 7,920 feet elevation, nestled in a Ponderosa pine forest at the intersection of US 89A and State Route 67. This is the gateway to Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim, just 44 miles south. The campground offers 51 sites including standard single sites and group sites accommodating up to 100 people. Amenities include vault toilets and limited potable water (RV tank filling is not permitted). Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There are no hookups, showers, or dump stations. Directly across the street, Jacob Lake Inn provides a restaurant, gas station, gift shop, limited groceries, and reservations for horseback riding, chuck wagon rides, and bike rentals. The surrounding Kaibab National Forest offers excellent recreation including the one-mile loop trail from the campground and the Kaibab Plateau Trail, a section of the Arizona Trail running north-to-south across the state. Mountain biking trails range from beginner to advanced. The area is home to the endemic Kaibab squirrel, found nowhere else on Earth, and numerous bird species in the marsh areas near the lake.
Directions
30 miles southeast of Fredonia, Arizona on US Route 89A. The campground is 0.1 miles from the intersection of US 89A and State Route 67.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 643-7395 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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