Scott Reservoir Campground
Closed for camping. The Forest Service prohibited camping at Scott Reservoir Recreation Site effective February 28, 2026 due to unsanitary conditions resulting from lack of bathroom facilities. The closure remains in effect until February 28, 2029.
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:58PM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All of central and northern Arizona, including Apache, Navajo, Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong upper-level trough along with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will create a synoptic pattern supportive of strong gusts across northern Arizona, especially along the higher terrain.
About
Scott Reservoir Campground is located in the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, near Lakeside, Arizona. Situated at 6,800 feet elevation near Scott Reservoir, this modestly developed campground has been a popular summer destination for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The reservoir supports a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, brown trout, channel catfish, largemouth bass, green sunfish, bluegill, and carp. Single electric motors are permissible on boats, and an accessible boat ramp is available. When operational, the campground provides 12 designated campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. Camping along the lakeshore is prohibited. Access requires navigating a rough road from Porter Mountain Road (Forest Road 45). No potable water is available at the site. Summer thunderstorms from July through September are frequent and can be abrupt, with lightning posing a significant danger near the water.
Directions
From Lakeside, drive east 0.1 mile on State Highway 260. Turn left onto Porter Mountain Road (Forest Road 45). Continue 1.5 miles and look for the Scott Reservoir sign on the right. Follow the road to the facilities. The access road is very rough in some spots.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| 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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