Can you reserve a site at Jacob Lake Recreation Area?

Yes, Jacob Lake Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Jacob Lake Recreation Area?

100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Jacob Lake Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Jacob Lake Recreation Area.

Are campfires allowed at Jacob Lake Recreation Area?

Campfires are allowed at Jacob Lake Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Jacob Lake Recreation Area — 54 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Jacob Lake Recreation Area is conveniently located in Jacob Lake, Arizona, the gateway to the Grand Canyon's North Rim. The campground is nestled among the towering Ponderosa Pine trees of the North Kaibab National Forest, where ample opportunities to enjoy nature abound, from hiking and mountain biking to birding. Summer temperatures are pleasant during the day and nights are cool, while several feet of snow cover the landscape in winter. The campground is open on a seasonal basis, though the national forest remains open year 'round.

Recreation

Grand Canyon National Park is a popular destination for campers staying at Jacob Lake Recreation Area. But from the campground itself, visitors can walk a pleasant one-mile loop trail, or take a 10 minute drive to the Kaibab Plateau Trail a section of the Arizona Trail, which runs north-to-south across the entire length of the state. The national forest also has a variety of mountain biking trails ranging from beginner to advanced levels. There is no fishing at Jacob Lake.

Reservations for horseback riding and chuck wagon rides, as well as bike rentals, are available at Jacob Lake Inn across the street.

Facilities

The group campground is adjacent to Jacob Lake Campground and features two group sites that can accommodate up to 100 people each. While perfect for weddings, family reunions and other large group events, this campground is not intended for traditional camping with small groups of people. The facility offers ramadas, grills, tables, toilets and water.

Jacob Lake Recreation Area is very accessible. It is located on 89A, a paved U.S. highway, yet set far enough back from the road to provide privacy. The roads within the campground are gravel.

The facility is across the street from Jacob Lake Inn, which has a restaurant, gas station, gift shop and limited groceries, and the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center. The nearest full facilities are 30 to 40 miles away in Fredonia, Arizona and Kanab, Utah.

Natural Features

Jacob Lake is at an elevation of 7,920 feet. The Kaibab Plateau is an area uplifted by geologic processes, making it higher in elevation than the surrounding deserts (the closest town of Fredonia, Arizona is 28 miles away and nearly 4,700 feet).

Many species of wildlife call the Kaibab home, including the tassel-eared Kaibab squirrel, found nowhere else in the world, and numerous species of birds. The nearby lake only fills up with water occasionally, but marsh areas along the edges of the lake are great bird habitats.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is 44 miles north of Grand Canyon National Park's rustic and less populated North Rim - home to abundant wildlife, hiking trails, spruce-fir and Ponderosa pine forests and unparalleled views of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Enjoy a visit to the North Rim from mid-May through mid-October; the road is closed during winter.

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The facts

54 bookable sites
1 site for day use only
Vehicles up to 100 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: LOPA, LOPB, LOPC

Site types

51 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Picnic Area

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

54 campsites at Jacob Lake Recreation Area

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
002	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	45 ft	8	🐾
003	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	36 ft	8	🐾
004	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
005	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	42 ft	8	🐾
006	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
007	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
008	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
009	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
010	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
011	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
012	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	42 ft	8	🐾
013	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
014	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	36 ft	8	🐾
015	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
016	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	36 ft	8	🐾
017	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
018	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
019	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	40 ft	8	🐾
020	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
021	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	38 ft	8	🐾
022	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
023	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	23 ft	8	🐾
024	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	24 ft	8	🐾
025	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	42 ft	8	🐾
026	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
027	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	38 ft	8	🐾
028	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	38 ft	8	🐾
029	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	38 ft	8	🐾
030	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	8	🐾
031	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	38 ft	8	🐾
032	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	8	🐾
033	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	38 ft	8	🐾
034	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	38 ft	8	🐾
035	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
036	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	34 ft	8	🐾
037	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
038	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
039	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
040	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
041	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	38 ft	8	🐾
042	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	36 ft	8	🐾
043	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	36 ft	8	🐾
044	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
045	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	8	🐾
046	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
047	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
048	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
049	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	42 ft	8	🐾
050	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	38 ft	8	🐾
051	LOPA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	38 ft	8	🐾
GSA	LOPA	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	60 ft	100	🐾
GSB	LOPB	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	100 ft	100	🐾
Picnic Area	LOPC	Group Picnic Area	Pull Through	Paved	—	25 ft	30	🐾

Getting there

The facility is 30 miles southeast of Fredonia, Arizona on U.S. Route 89A. It is 0.1 miles from the intersection of U.S. Route 89A and State Route 67.

36.70000, -112.20972 · 36°42'0.0"N 112°12'35.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 94°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	54	62	69	79	90	94	92	85	73	59	49
Low °F	25	28	33	37	45	53	61	60	52	41	31	25
Precip in	1.7	1.9	1.4	0.9	0.6	0.3	1.3	1.4	1.6	1.5	1.0	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 29 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 Jacob Lake Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Jacob Lake Recreation Area?: Yes, Jacob Lake Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Jacob Lake Recreation Area have?: 54 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Jacob Lake Recreation Area?: 100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Jacob Lake Recreation Area?: Yes, pets are allowed at Jacob Lake Recreation Area.
Are campfires allowed at Jacob Lake Recreation Area?: Campfires are allowed at Jacob Lake Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Jacob Lake Group Campground & Picnic Site 0.9 mi · Campground
Condor Viewing Site 9.8 mi · Facility
Big Springs Cabins 10.3 mi · Facility
West Bench Pueblo 13.4 mi · Facility
Dominguez-Escalante Site 16.7 mi · Facility
Kanab Creek Wilderness 22.1 mi · Facility
Indian Hollow Campground 22.4 mi · Campground
North Timp Snowmobile Route #152 22.9 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Jacob Lake Recreation Area