Jacob Lake Recreation Area
Jacob Lake Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 36.70000, -112.20972
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 928-643-7770
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Jacob Lake Recreation Area
Overview Jacob Lake Recreation Area is conveniently located in Jacob Lake, Arizona, the gateway to the Grand Canyon's North Rim. The campground is nestled among the towering Ponderosa Pine trees of the North Kaibab National Forest, where ample opportunities to enjoy nature abound, from hiking and mountain biking to birding. Summer temperatures are pleasant during the day and nights are cool, while several feet of snow cover the landscape in winter. The campground is open on a seasonal basis, though the national forest remains open year 'round. Recreation Grand Canyon National Park is a popular destination for campers staying at Jacob Lake Recreation Area. But from the campground itself, visitors can walk a pleasant one-mile loop trail, or take a 10 minute drive to the Kaibab Plateau Trail a section of the Arizona Trail, which runs north-to-south across the entire length of the state. The national forest also has a variety of mountain biking trails ranging from beginner to advanced levels. There is no fishing at Jacob Lake. Reservations for horseback riding and chuck wagon rides, as well as bike rentals, are available at Jacob Lake Inn across the street. Facilities The group campground is adjacent to Jacob Lake Campground and features two group sites that can accommodate up to 100 people each. While perfect for weddings, family reunions and other large group events, this campground is not intended for traditional camping with small groups of people. The facility offers ra
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 559 designated routes (842 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Lake Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Jacob Lake Campground | RV park | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Jacob Lake Cg | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Kaibab Camper Village at Jacob Lake | RV park | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| National Forest Free Camping | Private campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Kaibab National Forest Free Campsite | Private campground | 20 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.