Lakeside
Current operating status could not be confirmed from official sources. The USFS recreation page for this campground redirects to a general listing, and the facility does not appear on Recreation.gov's current Apache-Sitgreaves campground inventory. Contact the Lakeside Ranger District at (928) 368-2100 for current availability.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 20 at 5:37PM MST until July 20 at 6:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
SVRFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Gila County in east central Arizona... Coconino County in north central Arizona... Navajo County in north central Arizona... * Until 615 PM MST. * At 537 PM MST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 14 miles north of Chevelon Canyon Lake to 9 miles north of Valley View Point, or along a line from 23 miles south of Winslow to 18 miles east of Forest Lakes, moving southwest at 30 to 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Forest Lakes, Heber-Overgaard, Chediski Peak, Chevelon Canyon Lake, Willow Springs Canyon Lake, Mogollon Rim Visitor Center, Mogollon Airpark, Chevelon Canyon Dam, Durfee Crossing, Chevelon Crossing and Chevelon Butte. This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 283 and 313. State Route 277 between mile markers 306 and 309. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Sinkhole Campground, Chevelon Crossing Campground, Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground, Gentry Campground, Forest Road 237 Camping Area, Forest Road 171 Camping Area, Black Canyon Rim Campground, Canyon Point Campground, Airplane Flat Campground, Colcord Ridge Campground, Sinkhole Campground, Larson Ridge Camping Area, Upper Canyon Creek Campground, Valentine Ridge Campground, Camp Shadow Pines, Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area, Sardine Point Day Use Area, Black Canyon Lake Recreation Area and Tall Timbers County Park.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 4:49PM MST until July 20 at 7:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona... Navajo County in north central Arizona... * Until 745 PM MST. * At 449 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain west of Winslow, along I-40. 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... Winslow, Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport and West Winslow. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between mile markers 244 and 252. Business Interstate 40 between mile markers 252 and 253. State Route 99 between mile markers 53 and 54. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Tucker Flat Wash.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 4:42PM MST until July 20 at 7:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Navajo County in north central Arizona... Apache County in northeastern Arizona... * Until 745 PM MST. * At 442 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain from Woodruff to Snowflake. 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... Taylor, Shumway, Woodruff, Petrified Forest National Park, Taylor Airport, Rainbow Forest Lodge, Schoens Lake, Snowflake, White Mountain Lake Estates, White Mountain Lake Airport, Crystal Forest and Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area. This includes the following highways... State Route 377 between mile markers 17 and 28. State Route 277 between mile markers 330 and 336. State Route 77 between mile markers 351 and 382. Highway 180 between mile markers 314 and 330. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Phoenix Park Wash, Teds Wash, Concho Flat Wash, Jim Camp Wash, Mexican Hollow Wash, Canal, The, Washboard Wash, Hay Hollow Draw, Show Low Creek, Dodson Wash, Porter Tank Draw, Wild Cow Wash, Puerco River, Scott Wash, Dry Creek, Cottonwood Wash, Sevenmile Draw, Silver Creek, Cheney Draw, Rocky Arroyo, Little Colorado River, Milky Wash, Fivemile Wash, Carr Lake Draw, East Washboard Wash and Little Milky Wash.
About
Lakeside Campground sits near the dam at Rainbow Lake in the Pinetop-Lakeside area of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Established as one of the oldest National Forest campgrounds in Arizona, the site offers a scenic setting among Ponderosa pines at approximately 6,000 feet elevation, the lowest in the White Mountains. The campground provides basic camping facilities for tents, trailers, and motorhomes up to 32 feet. Its location near Rainbow Lake offers convenient access for fishing and water recreation. Much of the land surrounding Rainbow Lake is privately owned, with the campground occupying a small parcel of public land near the dam. Due to its relatively low elevation compared to other White Mountains campgrounds, the area experiences milder conditions, though winters can still be cold. The Lakeside Ranger District manages recreation in this area.
Directions
The campground is located near the dam at Rainbow Lake in Pinetop-Lakeside. Rainbow Lake is within the town limits of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 368-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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