Fool Hollow Campground
Arizona State Park
Write a Review 1500 Fools Hollow Rd. Show Low, AZ 85901 928-537-3680 Reservations: 877-697-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 34.2568, -110.0762
Overview of Fool Hollow Campground
April - Oct.: Gates closed from 10 PM - 5 AM. Nov.- March: Gates closed from 8 PM - 7 AM. Contact park for access if arriving after 8 PM.
Dump station is available for registered guests only from May 1 - Oct. 15.
Entrance fee included in campsite fees.
Last Price Paid: $35
Reported by Marizee on 4/22/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet
Reported by Travels with Pickles on 4/27/2016
Number of Sites 111
Pad Type concrete
Reservations yes
Elevation 6,332 ft / 1,929 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 40 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Fool Hollow Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 928-537-3680
Greyhound Papa asked on 1/9/2020
are there any campsites close enough to the lakeshore you can carry a kayak to?
DEB asked on 8/16/2023
can you camp in the rv area and also have a tent party of 4 2 dogs and 2 vehicles/ what site would recommend?
Reviews of Fool Hollow Campground 42 people have reviewed this location.
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“Pick your site carefully”
Reviewed 7/8/2019
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 20 |
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If you have never been here before, like us, you should call the state park number to book your sight. I booked online choosing from the photos and campground map. Ended up in a two in one site that is great if you are friends with the neighbors, not so great if you were expecting a little privacy. See added photos if the system acc... more
If you have never been here before, like us, you should call the state park number to book your sight. I booked online choosing from the photos and campground map. Ended up in a two in one site that is great if you are friends with the neighbors, not so great if you were expecting a little privacy. See added photos if the system accepts my additions.
Otherwise I great place to visit. Well maintained park. Great cellular.
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Ko would stay here again
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“Best State Park we’ve ever stayed in!”
Reviewed 5/15/2019
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | Ruddy Duck 11 and Mallard 10 |
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This is a beautifully maintained park. Sites are clean and raked between visitors and consist of near level cement pads, fire pits and picnic tables. Full hookups were $35 or electric/water sites were $33. Bathrooms are clean and private, with toilet, sink and shower in each room. Boat ramp and docks on lake - perfect for fishing and k... more
This is a beautifully maintained park. Sites are clean and raked between visitors and consist of near level cement pads, fire pits and picnic tables. Full hookups were $35 or electric/water sites were $33. Bathrooms are clean and private, with toilet, sink and shower in each room. Boat ramp and docks on lake - perfect for fishing and kayaking. Camp hosts and plenty of park staff keep this park in top notch shape. Gravel trail around lake is perfect for hiking and bike riding. The only drawback is that many of the sites are doubles, which means you share a cement pad with your neighbor. That would be fine if you are camping with friends or family but a little too cozy for if not. We were lucky enough to have single sites so we had plenty of privacy, peace and quiet. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
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Julie Bailey would stay here again
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“One of the best state parks in AZ”
Reviewed 5/2/2019
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | Mallard 2 |
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The sites are impeccably maintained, concrete, large and reasonably level. Lots of pines to provide shade and the sites are all close to the lake. Show Low nearby has plentiful amenities for food, shopping, etc. RV businesses in town for parts and services if you need them. Plenty of trails to hike, fish in the lake, and cleaner air... more
The sites are impeccably maintained, concrete, large and reasonably level. Lots of pines to provide shade and the sites are all close to the lake. Show Low nearby has plentiful amenities for food, shopping, etc. RV businesses in town for parts and services if you need them.
Plenty of trails to hike, fish in the lake, and cleaner air that just about anywhere in AZ. Definitely a jewel in the AZ state parks system.
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Bret Spencer would stay here again
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“Great location, Clean, Quiet, Well Maintained”
Reviewed 4/18/2019
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | Mallard 07 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Class C) |
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I found this campground to be well cared for, clean, nice spaces between camping spaces. The facilities were well cared for and volunteers and workers regularly drove around making sure everything was in order and clean. The bathrooms were clean, no bad odors, working water, soap, and air dry machines for hands. Very happy with ... more
I found this campground to be well cared for, clean, nice spaces between camping spaces. The facilities were well cared for and volunteers and workers regularly drove around making sure everything was in order and clean. The bathrooms were clean, no bad odors, working water, soap, and air dry machines for hands.
Very happy with this campground. The State of Arizona runs this facility and it is very well kept.
For larger rigs, I would recommend Mallard 09 and Redhead 10/11
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“Best Arizona State Park so far!”
Reviewed 3/29/2019
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | RH 2 |
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We loved it here! It is an amazing state park. Lots of areas to walk, immaculate sites, good cell service, close to town. Lots of snow this year so the lake was full. Other reviewers did a great job in describing the park. The only weird thing was that many of the sites are double sites, like the concrete pads touch each other. So ... more
We loved it here! It is an amazing state park. Lots of areas to walk, immaculate sites, good cell service, close to town. Lots of snow this year so the lake was full.
Other reviewers did a great job in describing the park. The only weird thing was that many of the sites are double sites, like the concrete pads touch each other. So be aware if you are reserving ahead of time. We had no problem getting a site arriving mid week in March without reservations. The sites are assigned as you enter.
These are the best view sites if you can get them: Mallard Loop #9; Red Head #12; Ruddy Duck #3, 6, 7, 8; Cinnamon Teal #19
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FourFeetFourPaws would stay here again
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“Beautiful place”
Reviewed 1/15/2019
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| RV Length: | 18' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed for 2 nights with our trailer. I wish we could have stayed longer. The camp spots were large and had full hookups. We were in the Redhead campground. The lake was very pretty and there is a great hiking trail around it with benches. The bathrooms are showers were nice and clean. We loved all of the big pine trees and fres... more
We stayed for 2 nights with our trailer. I wish we could have stayed longer. The camp spots were large and had full hookups. We were in the Redhead campground. The lake was very pretty and there is a great hiking trail around it with benches. The bathrooms are showers were nice and clean. We loved all of the big pine trees and fresh air.
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Tutulehr would stay here again
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“Awesome getaway ”
Reviewed 5/2/2018
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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We love Fool Hollow. Clean, well cared for sites with plenty of room between. It’s popular in the summer with the Phoenix crowd. Reservations are recommended.
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“Nice and tranquil”
Reviewed 3/31/2017
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 17 |
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Nice and clean. All roads and sites are concrete. We stayed there mid March 2017. High 70s during the day and mid 30s during the night. Our site had water and electric but no sewer. The dump station was closed due to freezing temps but they allowed us to dump at a nearby full hook up site. The lake was a short walk away. At our site th... more
Nice and clean. All roads and sites are concrete. We stayed there mid March 2017. High 70s during the day and mid 30s during the night. Our site had water and electric but no sewer. The dump station was closed due to freezing temps but they allowed us to dump at a nearby full hook up site. The lake was a short walk away. At our site there was steep drop offs close by, that you need to watch the kids closely. The sites are really close together on our loop but it didn't feel overcrowded due to the vegetation between sites. On our loop, most sites are double sites. If a stranger would have camped in the spot adjoined to ours, it would have been uncomfortable. We ended up reserving and paying for both spots, 17 and 18. After being there, we noticed the park wasn't full and don't think anybody would have tried to camp in the spot connected to ours. The surrounding area was a lot more wooded than the park itself.
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Edgar would stay here again
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“Great Campground ”
Reviewed 10/21/2016
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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One of the best campgrounds in Arizona. Very clean and close to town.
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Dudeman would stay here again
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“Our Go To Site for Arizona State Parks”
Reviewed 4/27/2016
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 28 |
| Site Number: | 14, 25 |
| RV Length: | 44' |
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Fool Hollow will always hold a special place in our hearts as it was the first place we camped ever as a married couple or in The Gump. Just outside the picturesque town of Show Low, AZ it is the perfect get away from the heat of Arizona. We stayed for two weeks at the end of December 2015 through early January 2016 and another two... more
Fool Hollow will always hold a special place in our hearts as it was the first place we camped ever as a married couple or in The Gump. Just outside the picturesque town of Show Low, AZ it is the perfect get away from the heat of Arizona.
We stayed for two weeks at the end of December 2015 through early January 2016 and another two weeks from the end of January through the beginning of February 2016. Snow, wind, tall pines, frozen lake, wildlife, and quiet. Each trip we were the only people there other than the occasional overnighter. The rangers at the park are friendly and helpful. They will accept package delivery, if they are in the office they even delivered the package to our campsite of their own volition.
We stayed in the Redhead Loop which is the only loop open in winter. Spots were well maintained, clean, and never lost power. Rangers are good about monitoring trees that need to come down in case the wind is blowing to ensure that trees don't come crashing through rigs in the middle of the night.
The dogs loved playing in the snow and walking along the lake shore. Pickles loved sitting out on the patio talking to the birds and squirrels on the days it was warm enough to let him do so. Leo was incredibly fascinated by all the wildlife passing by the windows, although he wasn't too keen on getting his paws in the snow.
We haven't been back since spring has sprung but this is a state park we will return to without hesitation. Especially since the lake is stocked and the fishing is supposed to be excellent.
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Travels with Pickles would stay here again
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“Nice, clean & close to a town..”
Reviewed 4/17/2018
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 23 |
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After a blown tire, damaged tail pipe & my outside plumbing destroyed by the blown tire, I finally made it to fool hollow. James is so helpful & good at what he does. But don't be Hispanic & run into Ranger bigot Ray. I accidentaly went the wrong way as did my white neighbor. I was 2" on the dirt, while my white neighbor had his t... more
After a blown tire, damaged tail pipe & my outside plumbing destroyed by the blown tire, I finally made it to fool hollow. James is so helpful & good at what he does. But don't be Hispanic & run into Ranger bigot Ray. I accidentaly went the wrong way as did my white neighbor. I was 2" on the dirt, while my white neighbor had his truck 1/2 of it on the dirt.. He didn't say much to my white neighbor, but what a ass chewing I got. Then he had the nerve to tell his partner that I was nothing but a trouble maker. I wanted to confront him, but it was to early in my stay to do ..that!!! My white neighbor also damaged the water faucet & knocked down the pole that holds the pass. Nothing was said or done about it. The other rangers could smile a little...
The park is nice but I won't return!!!
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tony would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- boat rental
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- general store
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- security
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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