East launch ramp is too shallow to launch boats. Kayaks and paddle boards are okay.

The park entrance gate opens at 5 a.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Campers who arrive after 8:30 p.m. need to call the park with a confirmation number to get the entrance gate code.

Camping at Fool Hollow Lake

Reserve your spot by the water!

A tent campground nestled in the pines at Fool Hollow LakeCampsite reservations are available online or by calling the friendly folks at our reservations desk at 1-877-MY PARKS (697-2757). We're available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arizona time. After hours, leave us a message and we'll call you back the next morning. There is a $3.20 non-refundable reservation fee per reserved site.

Fool Hollow Lake Camping Reservations

Enjoy this gorgeous slice of Arizona's White Mountain region from your personal campsite! Listen as a gentle breeze blows through pine boughs, watch big, white, fluffy clouds careen through the sky, and feel the cool northern Arizona chill on your skin. Experience the magic of watching a herd of elk feeding lakeside, or the exhilaration of a fish on the end of your line. We'll provide the possibility of adventure, all you have to do is show up and make memories! 

Non-hook-up (Tent Only) Sites
29 sites: Maximum of two vehicles and six adults per site, 10 people total. Concrete pads, fire ring and picnic table, restrooms and showers. These sites are located near a steep cliff, so campers are advised to use caution. RVs are not allowed in non-hook-up (tent only) sites.

Electric RV sites
82 sites: 30 Amp service (some 50 Amp available). Can accommodate up to 40-foot rigs. Some sites may be located near a steep cliff and rocky ledges. Campers can view additional information for each site on the reservation pages. Water available at all sites. Mallard and Redhead Loops also have sewer available. Six adults with a maximum of 10 people per campsite.

April 1 through Oct. 30, there is a two night minimum stay for weekend camping: you must reserve both Friday and Saturday night.

For Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend and Columbus Day Weekend, there is a three night minimum stay for holiday weekend camping: you must reserve Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.

An RV set up for camping at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation AreaCheck out time is noon. Site renewal fees are due by 11 a.m. Important Note: At this recreation area, the entrance gate is closed nightly at 8:30 p.m. Campers who are arriving after 8:30 p.m. need to contact the park with a confirmation code to get access.

There is a $15.00 per night fee for second vehicles. You can pay the fee with your reservation or upon entry to the park. The fee does not apply to vehicles towed behind a primary vehicle (RV) when the RV remains at the site and the is used for transportation.

To learn more about camping and recreation opportunities in your Arizona State Parks, see this comprehensive guide to camping in Arizona.

Check-in time is 2 p.m. Arriving earlier than 2 p.m. does not guarantee the sites’ availability. Check-out time is 12 noon on the scheduled departure date.

Campers arriving before 12 noon on the day of arrival will be charged the park entrance fee.

For cancelation policy, see Reservation Terms & Conditions

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