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.
Prescribed fires planned on Williams Ranger District this week
Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on over 3,200 acres of prescribed fire units on the Williams Ranger District Thursday and Friday, October 8 and 9, producing noticeable smoke in the vicinity of the project areas.An approximately 1,000 acre unit of the Kendrick prescribed…
Prescribed fires planned in Jacob Lake area week of October 5th
Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on prescribed fire units on the North Kaibab Ranger District in the Jacob Lake area this week, which will produce noticeable smoke in and around the Jacob Lake and Fredonia areas and along highways 89A and 67.Areas may close to the public…
Temporary closure of AZ Trail near Jacob Lake
Starting October 7, 2026, the Arizona National Scenic Trail between Forest Roads 258 and 249 near Jacob Lake will be temporarily closed for public safety due to prescribed fire operations. Watch for on-the-ground temporary re-routes. The closure is in effect through October 21, 2026 but could be…
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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