Dairy Springs
Campground · Arizona · 32 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Coconino National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 32
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 40
- People per site
- 7,168 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- Season: early May – Oct 11 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 32 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: DAIR, DAIRY SPRINGS, GRPB
Site types
- 27 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
32 campsites at Dairy Springs
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | DAIR | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 40 ft | 40 | 🐾 |
| 01 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | DAIRY SPRINGS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B | GRPB | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 40 ft | 40 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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).
34.95615, -111.48541 · 34°57'22.1"N 111°29'7.5"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Dairy Springs
- Can you reserve a site at Dairy Springs?
- Yes, Dairy Springs is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Dairy Springs have?
- 32 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Dairy Springs?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Dairy Springs?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Dairy Springs.
- Does Dairy Springs have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Dairy Springs?
- Campfires are allowed at Dairy Springs. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Dairy Springs also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Dairy Springs's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Campsite: $26 per night, up to eight people with one vehicle.
- Second vehicle per night: $10.00 additional.
- Group site: $135, up to 40 people and eight vehicles.
- 15 sites are reservable/15 sites are first come.
Restrictions:
- Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.
- No horses allowed in the campground.
- Motorbikes may only be used for entering or leaving campsite.
- 14 day stay limit.
- Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (running generators not permitted during quiet hours)
Camping near Dairy Springs
- Double Springs 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pinegrove 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ashurst Lake 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lakeview Campground (AZ) 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mormon Lake 2.8 mi · Facility
- Pine Grove Campground 5.3 mi · Campground
- Forked Pine Campground 6.8 mi · Campground
- Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area 7.6 mi · Facility
- Lake Mary Recreation Corridor 9.7 mi · Facility
- Kinnikinick Lake Picnic Area 10.6 mi · Campground
- Marshall Lake 11.2 mi · Facility
- Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area 12.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Email cbilger@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-26.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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