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.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 2:02AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils. * WHERE...Coconino County, Navajo County, and Apache County. This includes Navajo Nation. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST Saturday evening through 5 AM MST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A second round of rain and isolated thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible, on top of already saturated ground, increasing the threat of flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
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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