The US Forest Service operates this 40-foot RV-friendly campground within Coconino National Forest, where tall pines provide overhead cover and hiking trails wind through the surrounding woods. Sites accommodate both RVs and tent campers, though the layout offers limited privacy between neighbors. The campground sits close enough to Mormon Lake for anglers to try their luck at what one camper described as "decent fishing."
Camp hosts Norm and Judy maintain the facility during the May through October season, providing drinking water, restrooms, and picnic tables at each site. The forested setting blocks cell phone coverage entirely, creating a communication-free environment that some visitors appreciate. Several hiking trails branch out from the campground area, giving campers options for exploring the surrounding national forest terrain.
"You're surrounded by tall trees and a few hiking trails," notes Sean H. about the wooded setting. The campground operates on a reservation system with nightly rates ranging from $30 to $135. Road conditions can become challenging during wet weather, affecting access to this smaller facility.
Campers seeking additional options in the area can explore campsites near Mormon Lake or check out Double Springs Campground for a different forest camping experience.
Description
Overview
Dairy Springs is a comfortable campground tucked away in a scenic area of northern Arizona. Its main attraction is the seasonal Mormon Lake which, when filled with water, draws visitors for fishing, windsurfing and wildlife watching. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and photography are available year-round. The facility has both individual and group sites that can accommodate groups of many sizes, including large families.
Recreation
Recreation usually centers around fishing in nearby Mormon Lake (seasonally). The area is ripe with additional outdoor activities. Three hiking trails originate at Dairy Springs and one at nearby Double Springs. The trails lead to scenic overlooks of Mormon Lake and surrounding prairies, forests and volcanoes. Wildlife watching is also popular. It's a very good place to spot hawks, including northern harriers and ospreys. The area boasts a healthy population of elk and mule deer too.
Facilities
The moderate-sized campground has 30 single unit campsites with tables and cooking grills, in addition to two group sites that can each hold 40 people and may be reserved at the same time for a group of up to 80 campers. Campsites are nicely spaced with plenty of room and shade. Visitors can walk along a self-guided nature trail or attend a campfire program at the facility's amphitheater.Fifteen single unit sites are available at the adjacent Double Springs Campground by reservations only.
Natural Features
Dairy Springs sits in a picturesque forest of old Ponderosa pine and oak trees with a grassy understory. The campground is at an elevation of 7,100 ft. and has summers that are characteristically sunny, warm and dry, with the occasional afternoon thunderstorm. Dairy Springs is adjacent to Double Springs Campground, which has a spring that runs to the surface just above the camping area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671.
Nearby Attractions
The closest town is Mormon Lake, Arizona. This small and scenic mountain resort village is conveniently close to the campground and offers horseback rides, mountain bike rentals, a country store, service station and steakhouse.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundDairy Springs Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
From Flagstaff, Arizona, go southeast on Lake Mary Road/Forest Road 3, for 21 miles. Turn right (west) on Forest Road 90 at the north end of Mormon Lake. Proceed 4 miles to Dairy Springs Campground (4.6 miles to Double Springs Campground).
Address
COCONINO
AZ
Coordinates
34.956146 N
111.485407 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 30 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 23 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 58 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 23 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
