Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

WiFi

Cable TV

Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Show Low Lake Campground offers a quintessential high-country escape for outdoor enthusiasts looking to unplug in the scenic White Mountains of Arizona. Operated by the City of Show Low, this destination provides a rustic, nature-focused experience rather than a luxury resort atmosphere. Travelers can expect a serene environment where the primary focus remains on the beautiful alpine landscape and the quiet charm of the surrounding forest, making it a peaceful retreat for those who appreciate simplicity and direct access to mountain terrain.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Nestled in the Pinetop-Lakeside area, this campground sits at an elevation that provides relief from the desert heat. The park is situated directly on the shores of the 100-acre Show Low Lake, allowing for stunning water views and easy access to the lakefront. Tall stands of Ponderosa pines surround the area, creating a classic mountain aesthetic that feels miles away from urban life while remaining conveniently located near the amenities of Pinetop-Lakeside.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The campground offers a range of options including <strong>tent sites</strong> and spots suitable for various RV sizes. Visitors benefit from <strong>on-site restroom facilities</strong> and access to a public boat ramp for water activities. While the park maintains a rustic appeal, it provides the essential infrastructure needed for a comfortable stay, including picnic tables and fire rings at most sites. The inclusion of a <strong>fish cleaning station</strong> makes it a highly convenient spot for anglers looking to enjoy the local waters.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>The immediate area is a playground for outdoor recreation. Show Low Lake is widely known for its <strong>excellent trout fishing</strong>, and anglers frequently visit to try their luck at catching rainbow, brown, or Apache trout. Beyond the lake, the surrounding White Mountains offer an extensive network of trails perfect for <strong>hiking and mountain biking</strong>. Visitors can also explore the quaint shops and cafes in the nearby Pinetop-Lakeside area or take short drives to explore other regional mountain lakes and forests.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This campground is ideal for <strong>nature lovers and anglers</strong> who prioritize location over extensive resort-style amenities. It caters perfectly to families or solo travelers who want a base camp for exploring the White Mountains. If your travel style centers on spending your mornings on the water and your evenings under the stars, you will find this spot to be an excellent choice for a low-key, adventure-filled mountain getaway.</p>



Show Low Lake Campground is located in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, and is a great spot for camping, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The campground is situated on the shores of Show Low Lake, a beautiful lake surrounded by tall pine trees. The lake is stocked with trout, bass, and catfish, and is a popular spot for fishing. The campground offers a variety of amenities, including RV sites, tent sites, and cabins. There are also picnic tables, fire pits, and a playground. The campground is open year-round and is a great place to enjoy the outdoors.

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Show Low Lake Campground

Show Low Lake Park

Camp Site

Tent Site

Visit Show Low Lake Campground in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ. Enjoy scenic lakefront RV and tent camping, excellent trout fishing, and beautiful mountain trails.

Show Low Lake Campground, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

Could be better maintained.  Some string trimming between sites and around the area would improve the looks.  We had a lake "view" - such as it was. They need to trim some trees to get a view. We set up our tent, and within a few minutes it was covered in red ants! Had to go to a nearby Walmart and get ant spray, then we had no problem.  Showers are AWFUL! Hard to use the grill to cook on - they fire pit is so tall.  We ended up using our cook stove all the time. I don't think we would return. Too bad, because we like the area.  They don't monitor for noise.  One site over played music VERY LOUD all the time. Anway, some work around the sites, etc. would be suggested.  Replace the showers also. We have been to tons of campsites - this was one of the worst ones.  

The ground is very fine dirt. We expect some mess when camping, but our grandkids and all of our things were extra dirty. The showers are yuck and close at 7pm. Doesn't allow for cleaning everyone up after dinner and before bed. Picnic tables were dirty and gross. Campsite was not clear of trash. There were several small things left on the ground. Trash in the fire ring. Bathroom was clean, but according to the log was cleaned every other day. The lake is super low, very grassy, and difficult to shore fish. Won't stay here again.

The camp sights are a lot closer together then said on there maps especially right by the main building. The restroom and water station are right by the sights as well.It was nice early morning. The trails to the creek and lake are steep so watch out for that as well as some trails go right into campsites. Trails and roads need a little more barriers. The lake is really low to what it was but also be careful can swim a bit but theres also fishing stuff. My biggest issue is the campground rented out a big day spot to a big group of people. Some of them stayed others came in a vans and cars all weekend. The group was loud at night and keep driving around in and out of campsites as well as the group was smoking everywhere, they also made messes in the bathrooms. Luckly the camp host was on top of that.Don't know if this group comes every 4th of July week so be worn.

Small campground and all the sites are walking distance to the lake. Peaceful even though it's a populated location. Showers, toilets, water near the sites. They only have a few sites with hookups.
I never found the camp host so I booked online, which has a $10 booking fee.
I would stay here again if I ever needed to be in Show Low.

Show Low Campground was a great place to camp and fish. The best part for us was how close the campsites were to the lake. It was such a short walk, which made it really easy to go back and forth without feeling like we had to pack everything up every time we wanted to fish or take a break.

The fishing was great while we were there, and that made the trip even better. It is always nice when you can camp close to the water and actually have a good fishing experience too. The lake was easy to get to, and the area had that peaceful outdoor feel that makes camping worth it.

The night fishing was awesome. There is just something different about being out by the water after dark, when everything is quieter and cooler. It ended up being one of our favorite parts of the trip.

Overall, Show Low Campground was a really nice spot for a camping and fishing trip. The close lake access, good fishing, and great night fishing made it a place we would definitely come back to again.

The campground itself is solid. Restrooms were clean, and the showers were exactly what you’d expect from a campground — basic, but they get the job done. One big plus was the fire pits with built-in grilling tops, which were a lifesaver for us. We came ready to cook and made some carnitas from a freshly butchered hog, and it turned into a great cookout. All of our neighbors were friendly and laid-back, which really added to the experience.
Unfortunately, Show Low Lake was a huge disappointment. The lake was mostly dried up, and fishing was rough. We tried everything — catfish, trout, sunfish — even stayed out all night fishing, and didn’t catch a single thing.
We camped here on 04/19/2026. If you’re coming mainly for camping and hanging out, it’s a good spot. But if fishing is your main reason for visiting, definitely lower your expectations.

We took over 400 people to Show Low campground for 7 days to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. If was awesome, even though it rained 5 out of the 7 days we loved the campground and time there. The camp host Tony  did an excellent job of taking care of us and we highly recommend this location.

Not bad. But not worth the money. Store and office was not open upon arrival at 2pm on a Saturday. Phones also are not answered. Luckily we had already reserved a spot.

We went to the posted Canp Host site and knocked on both campers there, but got no answer. So, we could not buy firewood or ask to move to a different site that we liked better and which didn't appear to be reserved. We never saw anyone who seemed to be a camp host during our stay. The upside is the place is wonderfully quiet and we slept well.

Bathroom was OK but had no hand soap in either the men's or women's.

So I think it is important to preface this review with, there are just somethings that campground staff cannot be responsible for, but it does impact the enjoyment of the stay.

The staff definitely did their best to provide great customer service. From the moment we arrived till our departure the office staff was friendly and helpful, and explained why the showers had to close at 7pm etc.  Maintenance staff......well that could use some work. I cleaned public restrooms for many years. It is a losing battle, but you still try. The stand alone restrooms were often.... not good. Toilet paper on the floor and small trash cans overflowing with used toilet paper. That is a cultural thing, and it sucks but the bathrooms need to be cleaned more.   The main bathrooms showed staff had cleaned them but there was soap bar wrappers on the ground that were never touched.

The campground itself, is not bad. If you live in a cookie cutter home, you'll have no issues, because you can hear the neighboring campsites chewing their food. most folks were friendly and adhered to the 10pm quite time.

The lake is very low from being drained for dam work. Most of the artificial fish habitats are out of the water, and there are unmarked hazards in the lake. Mud everywhere, and people parking on the boat ramp because they did want to walk all the way up to the parking lot. I heard sheriffs department came through and threatened to issue citations.

I would camp there again but definitely look for a site in one of the other smaller groupings of camp sites, and not in the main area.

It's a nice campground. Not real good for fishing right now. Lake levels low. I'm handicapped I struggled quite a bit. No campfires either.

Such a beautiful lake camping right next to the water was wonderful and being able to park right next to your tent was perfect !! Devon was such a nice host
If you’re looking for a place just to chill it’s pretty nice,
You have restaurants and stores pretty close by
That could be positive or negative just depends on the person and what you’re looking for

Nothing fancy....scenery around the "lake" is plain.

Supposedly a decent fishing lake, but we struck out and didn't see anyone else catching.

Will have to come back to give it a second try another day.

We did love the fish cleaning station. Cleaned our catch from Fool Hollow! Super easy and efficient.

We stayed there 5-17 to 5-19 of 2022 and we had the best time !  The people that work there were very nice very helpful! We made friends with the couple next to us and exchanged info to keep in touch. The lake was very nice ( could have more fish tho) my husband caught a rainbow trout our last day there a little over 2 lbs. All in all the park was very well maintained and lots of trees for shade. It was a very peaceful stay and we will be coming back. It’s family oriented you can bring pets too. I loved that they had hot showers and flushing toilets !  Prices are very reasonable.
Come out and relax and enjoy nature.
Tom & Fay Bradley

Fees, fees everywhere a fee. Be prepared to pay a fee for everything but parking.  If you want to sit at a picnic table to eat your lunch there is an $8.00 fee.  Not sure why the City calls it a no fee area for everything,  but camping,  but then posts everything, but the rocks as a fee area.

Fees for camping is reasonable,  but fees for sitting at a picnic table for 10 minutes is a bit extreme.

Could be a nice attraction for the City except for the fees.

Loved the location the host were nice. Needs more available.

Great staff. I loved the camp grounds. They were large, clean, and well maintained.

Yes there is an area you can park for free without getting messed with however they do not have any restrooms open or available to use

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Show Low Lake Campground