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.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 12:02PM MST until August 29 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Havasu Creek basin in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 300 PM MST. * At 1202 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Havasu Creek basin, primarily from Supai northward to the Colorado River. Between 0.5 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 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 in and around the Havasu Creek basin from Supai to the Colorado River. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Havasu Creek basin. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Coconino County including Havasu Creek from Supai northward. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 156 and 158. This includes the following swimming holes... All swimming holes on Havasu Creek near Supai. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Coyote Canyon, Colorado River and Havasu Creek.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Apache, Coconino, and Navajo counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
No fire restrictions on the Kaibab at this time
No fire restrictions on the Kaibab National Forest at this time. However, forest visitors should always be vigilant, regardless of restriction levels. Leaving your campfire unattended is illegal all year round. Campfires must be dead out – cold to the touch – before walking away.Fireworks and…
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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