Jacob Lake Campground Kaibab National Forest Arizona

Forest Rd 579
Fredonia, Arizona 86022
928-643-7770

Lat / Long:

36.716678, -112.214396

Jacob Lake Campground is located just 44 miles from the North Rim entrance to the Grand Canyon. It has 51 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs (30 to 40 feet). Group camping is also available. There are no hookups.

The campground is open mid-May to mid-October and is adjacent to the highway. Some campsites are next to the road.   The campground has a campfire center, drinking water, vault toilets and a campground host. There’s also a restaurant, gift shop/store and gas station across the street. The campground  is one mile from Jacob Lake. However, water levels vary throughout the season. Each campsite has a table, lantern post, fire ring and grate.

Jacob Lake Recreation area is the gateway to the Grand Canyon’s North Rim and is a good alternate if the North Rim Campground is full. Outdoor activities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

Demotte Campground is also just 17 miles away. It has 38 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs.

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Best Campsites

16, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 35

Regions

• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Northern Arizona

Campsite Types

• Group
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Camp Store
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Firewood Available
• Gift Shop
• Grills
• Lantern Post
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing