Kaibab Lake
Open May 1 through September 16, 2026, weather permitting. Some sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; others are first-come, first-served and must be booked in person. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 2:42PM MST until August 29 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 545 PM MST. * At 242 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. Between 0.25 and 0.5 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 Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bright Angel Point, Phantom Ranch, Pipe Creek Resthouse, Point Sublime, Cape Royal Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Buddha Cloister and Vista Encantada. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 87 and 89...and between river miles 99 and 100. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Ribbon Falls, Bright Angel Campground, North Rim Campground, Cottonwood Campground, Clear Creek Camp Site, Upper Cremation Camp Site, Lower Cremation Camp Site, Roy's Beach Camp Site, Boat Beach Camp Site, Crystal Camp Site, Ego Beach Camp Site, Above Tuna Creek Camp Site, Above Tuna Rapids Camp Site, Manzanita Rest Area and Roaring Springs. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Bright Angel Creek, Crystal Creek, Colorado River, Clear Creek, Tuna Creek, Unkar Creek, Shinumo Creek, Kwagunt Creek, North Canyon, South Canyon, Zoroaster Canyon, Nankoweap Canyon, Lava Canyon and Slate 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.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been cancelled.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
About
Kaibab Lake Campground occupies a scenic location in Kaibab National Forest at 6,800 feet elevation, where ponderosa pines and grasslands surround a popular fishing lake. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim, located about 60 miles north, as well as the historic towns of Williams and Flagstaff. The facility offers individual, double, and group campsites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, potable water, and trash service are provided, though water supply is limited and RV tanks cannot be filled on-site. There are no hookups or dump station. Sites accommodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes up to 40 feet. Recreation centers on the lake, which features an accessible fishing pier and small boat ramp. Only electric or gas motors of 10 HP or less are permitted, and swimming is prohibited. A nature trail winds through the facility. Summer temperatures range from 50 degrees at night to 80-90 degrees during the day, with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August.
Directions
From Williams, Arizona, take I-40 east to exit 165. Turn north onto State Highway 64 toward Grand Canyon and go one mile to the campground entrance on the left.
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 | $32 - $225 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 42ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 635-5600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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