Reviews

Anthony C

Love going here for camping trips. Surrounding area is absolutely beautiful and the dispersed camping spots are even better. If you're questioning it, don't, just go. You won't be disappointed

Michelle Blair

Dogtown isn't as far on dirt roads as Whitehorse. There is an $8 day use fee, thanks to the new contractor and nightly camping fees still apply, see my picture. As of 7/5/26 the water is considerably down. Osprey still circle the lake and hunt for fish. Its a no body contact lake, which sucks. People fish here so look for hooks. There are pit toilets. No showers.

Michele Wilson

We did not stay here but have dispersed on the road on the way in. I have to say that the hosts were incredibly helpful when we had an urgent critical missing and they definitely jumped into action and helped us and were looking and asking questions as people drove in and out. They took my phone number and stayed in contact. The results were unfortunate and did not end the way we had hoped. I just wanted to make sure that the Kaibab forest and other campers are aware of the diligence on their part and how it made us feel better that we were not alone on our difficult task. Thank you. God bless you and all your workers.🙏✝️💕🇺🇲

Tony Vienonen

I've been coming to this campground for a few years now. It is a beautiful quiet site. We saw a bald eagle catch a fish in the lake. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The only complaints: our site 37B was really lacking for shade. But the bigger complaint: there was no firewood to purchase. Times before, you could buy bundles of firewood from the campground manager. This year they didn't have any and we were suggested to scavenge for wood. My advice, buy the wood you'll need in Williams.

Maria sanchez

Our first time ever camping. We found a great location. We camped 1 night only. We were not properly prepared for the freezing weather at night but it was a great experience Regardless.

Sean Waller

It's really quite during the week the weekend wasn't too bad either. The camp site hosts do a great job of keep everything clean. They are very friendly

Paul F

This was our 3rd time staying. Long story short we had an emergency and had to leave a day early. I attempted to get a refund for the last day and was told the money had been "turned in". It was the weekend, you don't have $35 or whatever it was to refund me fee? Very distasteful move. We love the place, not because of the staff, so we'll will probably be back but just a low class move on her part.

Suzy Slagle

I don't usually like campgrounds and being near other people but the hosts here keep this place top notch. Bathrooms are clean and they enforce the rules. It was very pleasant, quiet, and wildlife wonder thru the camps, such as a doe and her 2 fawns. It's so nice that it is kept so clean and quiet. I appreciate it when rules are enforced.

Tanya “Red” Sprague

Read until the end….Well, to start off, I am exploring the Flagstaff lakes, sunsets, photography and fishing spots. I was so disappointed in several different areas of this park. Met at the gate by a man named Jerry, who all but almost refused me entry until I told him my boyfriend was already inside. After purchasing a day pass I still had nearly an hour. After using the facilities that were absolutely full of trash full of flies not cleaned all day. Took a half hour to drive to get through all the rough roads just get to the gate. Then a quick five minute walk and could have taken awesome pictures of the sunset and osprey if they would actually close the gate a small time after sunsets. Or offer some outside parking so that people can actually enjoy this so rare beauty. I felt that even with an annual pass are they using it or pocketing it all? My boyfriend said the same sketchy and pushy obtrusive behavior has happened to him as well on Father’s Day. So sad that a so called state treasure isn’t being cared for. Consider getting cleaner workers with some longer hours. …. A week later, we decided to go back but go through the other side… where we were met pleasantly by Shana and Eddie. Great host clean side of the park. Clean toilets. Very attractive lake with fish worth spending an afternoon. Thank you Shana for changing the experience at your side of the lake… hey everyone go to the trailhead instead of the north side. Such a huge difference.

Mitchell Smith

Absolute Nightmare. Avoid Dogtown Lake Campground at All Costs If I could give this place zero stars, I would. Dogtown Lake Campground is hands down the worst campground I’ve ever visited. Let’s start with the so-called “hosts” a couple who act like they’re playing campground instead of running one. They have no idea who’s coming in, who’s paid, or even who’s supposed to be there. There’s no system, no records, no professionalism. It’s like dealing with two forgetful kids who were left in charge of something way above their level. The bathrooms? Horrific. They smell worse than hell I’m not exaggerating. Just walking past them is enough to make your stomach turn. And good luck finding toilet paper or cleanliness. As for the campground itself, don’t let the pictures fool you. It’s not beautiful the grounds are poorly maintained, the lake is underwhelming, and the atmosphere feels more depressing than peaceful. Skip this place. Save your time, money, and sanity. There are far better campgrounds in Arizona that are actually run by adults.

Vivian Dore

We only used a one day pass to go fishing. The lake is pretty low, but welcome to AZ in the summertime. We did catch a total of 6fish, but only kept 3 bass. The weather was beautiful. The camp host was very nice and informative.

Rob Hart

Beautiful lake. Good trout fishing. Electric boats, kayaking, but no swimming. Nice campgrounds for tents, motor homes, trailers 5th wheels, vans, etc. No hookups, community water, and bathrooms. 20 min drive south of Williams, Arizona. Mostly paved, except for the last 5 miles, is wash board dirt road. Not bad for any type of vehicle. I believe they just started charging about an $8 fee for day use. Reservations are recommended for a camp site, which are usually open May thru September.

Daniel Keeter

The host Brandon and Danyal were awesome, everything was clean and they were always nice toward us, I highly recommend staying at this campsite and fishing, fish were biting everyday, I only fished for trout and caught my limit everyday.

robert corral

Dogtown lake & campground is difficult to access. I would not recommend towing a trailer or navigating a large rv to the lake itself. The gravel based access road is somewhat rugged and there are tough spots along the way. There is no swimming in the lake. There are camp spaces available for rent. Fishing was allowed and the vaulted bathrooms were open. The bbqs were broken.

Bennie Soto

You have to educate yourself about their rules regarding fires. It seems that the fire cannot be over 2 ft above the pit nor can you teepee the wood to start a fire. This is why I gave 3 ⭐️'s for service. The camp host was a senior and was a tad too serious about his job. He proceeded to tell me that I was going to be responsible for the entire forest. I get his point, his delivery is what sucked. Overall the park is a good family place with the lake very close by.