Lakeview Campground
Coronado National Forest
Write a Review S. Parker Canyon Rd. Elgin, AZ 85611 520-378-0311 520-388-8300 Official WebsiteGPS: 31.4285, -110.451
Overview of Lakeview Campground
Black bears frequent the area. When not in immediate use, all food, beverages, coolers, cooking utensils, pet food, or other attractants must be kept in a closed, hard-sided vehicle or secured in a bear-proof storage container.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by Issa on 3/2/2022
Longest RV Reported: 20 feet (Pop Up Camper)
Reported by WhatsNext_OutWest on 10/30/2016
Number of Sites 65
Pad Type asphalt
Elevation 5,479 ft / 1,669 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 36 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Lakeview Campground 8 people have reviewed this location.
“Great National forest campground.”
Reviewed 3/2/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a great campground tucked back in the mountains with a lake. The road to get in is paved all the way. But is pretty rough in some spots and lots of dips. Rv’s are in a separate campground from tent camping. We had a nice back-in site. Arrived on a Thursday was fairly full, But the campground never completely filled. Was pretty ... more
This is a great campground tucked back in the mountains with a lake. The road to get in is paved all the way. But is pretty rough in some spots and lots of dips. Rv’s are in a separate campground from tent camping. We had a nice back-in site. Arrived on a Thursday was fairly full, But the campground never completely filled. Was pretty much empty by Sunday though. Good Water and clean bathrooms throughout. Although no place to fill the rv with a spigot. Great stars and almost no cell service!
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Issa would stay here again
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“Very nice ”
Reviewed 10/6/2019
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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The sites are small, we have a 35’ overall length trailer with a long bed crew cab truck and almost couldn’t find a spot to fit in. Maybe a total of 6 spots that could work. Almost no cell reception which is fine with me.
Nate_Watt would stay here again
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“Overlooking, but not right on the water”
Reviewed 5/22/2019
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Paved, mostly smooth, somewhat curvy road to Parker Canyon Lake. The campground area is separated between a tent only area, on the two spurs to the left (as you enter), and the RV area on the right (east). Some of the spots will overlook the lake through the trees, but most will not. Elevation is 5,500ft. There are a couple of ... more
Paved, mostly smooth, somewhat curvy road to Parker Canyon Lake. The campground area is separated between a tent only area, on the two spurs to the left (as you enter), and the RV area on the right (east). Some of the spots will overlook the lake through the trees, but most will not. Elevation is 5,500ft.
There are a couple of block long drop outhouses, that had plenty of TP and were reasonably clean. Water spigots by the outhouses. No other utilities available. Some sites have semi-circular pull-through areas, others are 'back-in'. All have concrete picnic tables and metal fire pits.
We arrived on Friday afternoon in May and less than half the spots were taken. However, looking around on Saturday, all the RV camping spots were completely full. You cannot reserve in advance. by Sunday afternoon, the camping area was mostly deserted- so, definitely a weekend refuge.
Despite the full campground, there was sufficient space and trees between the sites, and at least on my weekend- everyone was pretty quiet.
The campground is on a hill that overlooks the lake. It's a short walk down 100 vertical feet to a 5mi trail that goes fully around the lake. And, about a mile drive to the boat dock and small store area. shorter to walk. The boat ramp is a good entry point for swimming, kayak, paddleboards, etc. We did an open water swim of a couple miles.
It's about a 2mi drive (part paved, part dirt) to the Arizona Trail- which is great for hiking, trail running, backpacking. You can also boondock right at the AZTrail in a couple of locations. Really, the only advantage of being in the campground is access to the water spigot and porta potties. Is that worth $10/nt? your call.
morey000 would stay here again
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“Beautiful And Peaceful ”
Reviewed 8/26/2018
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
Overall Rating
Come prepared as this is a long way from anywhere. The boat house has some camping supplies. There are sites more suited for RV's. I was in a tent sight where there is a short trek from the paved parking area. Had a great view of Parker Canyon Lake. Wild pigs come around at night so don't leave anything out. What made this trip... more
Come prepared as this is a long way from anywhere. The boat house has some camping supplies. There are sites more suited for RV's. I was in a tent sight where there is a short trek from the paved parking area. Had a great view of Parker Canyon Lake. Wild pigs come around at night so don't leave anything out.
What made this trip for me was the hiking trail around the lake. It was a few miles and relatively flat except for a few spots along the eastern side of the lake. Moderately strenuous.
AZ 83 is paved from Sonoita/Rt 82 though bumpy and potholed in places to the CG. I would definitely camp there again.
tamariskisme would stay here again
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“Great Escape”
Reviewed 4/24/2018
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We spent several nights here last thanks giving. It was a awesome little lake with a great trail all the way around. Deer and turkey were everywhere. Really well kept camp grounds.
Week days are best.
Camper would stay here again
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“Nice campground overlooking lake - except on weekends”
Reviewed 5/26/2017
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 28 |
Overall Rating
Long winding road that you suddenly see a lake out of nowhere. This area was tents only and sites were extra large; there were trees around the campsites but not sufficient shade. Bathrooms and water. Most sites overlooked the lake. Can be windy at times. Marina stores nearby at lake. I stayed here Thursday and Friday; Thursday wa... more
Long winding road that you suddenly see a lake out of nowhere. This area was tents only and sites were extra large; there were trees around the campsites but not sufficient shade. Bathrooms and water. Most sites overlooked the lake. Can be windy at times. Marina stores nearby at lake. I stayed here Thursday and Friday; Thursday was great with minimal people but when Friday came I think many people from Tucson fled here to escape the heat and became somewhat crowded. If you have a Senior Pass the cost is half-price ($5 instead of $10).
ellen would stay here again
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“Pretty campground with awesome views.”
Reviewed 10/30/2016
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 22 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Pop Up Camper) |
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Tent Campground Review (but some RV campground info too): Being a weekday (Thursday, 10/27/16), our stay at Lakeview was quiet and almost deserted. There are two campground areas - one for RVs, one for tents. The tent campground has awesome views of Parker Lake, the hills & mountains; the RV campground is back farther, so there ma... more
Tent Campground Review (but some RV campground info too):
Being a weekday (Thursday, 10/27/16), our stay at Lakeview was quiet and almost deserted. There are two campground areas - one for RVs, one for tents. The tent campground has awesome views of Parker Lake, the hills & mountains; the RV campground is back farther, so there may be only one or possibly two sites that can see the lake. Lakeview Campground is situated on a hill and there are trails going down a gentle slope to the lake shore.
There are 2 vault toilets in the tent campground, one at each end. Water spigots are next to the vault toilet building. There is no electric, no lighting at all in the campground.
Sites have fire rings and large cement picnic tables. Tent sites are in groupings of 1, 2 and 3. RV sites had pull-up types, back in and pull through. Parking for most of tent sites were on pads above the sites and you had to walk down. Picnic tables & fire rings were in areas of pea gravel; grass was mowed in areas to put your tent, but most of the grass was left natural.
We were able to take our inflatable kayaks from our site, down the trail to the lake shore. Boats can put in at the ramp where the marina is. Water was clear, chilly, and we got to see a number of coots, loons, an osprey & other birds.
There's a hiking trail that goes around the lake, and although we spent our time on the water & didn't hike, there were a number of people on the trail.
Sites & surrounding areas were clean, but the vault toilets and the trash bins (by us) smelled pretty bad. When the breeze was right, we could smell it at our site. The women's toilet was not gross, but my husband said the men's was nasty. Because of the smell, there were flies buzzing about in the daytime. Friday while we were kayaking, personnel came around, cleaned the vault toilets and emptied trash, so perhaps cleanup is not after the weekend, but just before.
WhatsNext_OutWest would stay here again
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“Nice lakeside campground in very southern Arizona”
Reviewed 4/6/2016
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
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This is actually the Lakeview campsites at Parker Canyon Lake Campground. The sites closest to the lake are tent-only. The motor coach/travel trailer sites are farther back. There's a boat ramp and small store. The road is paved all the way in, but there are rough patches that will set your rig a bouncin' and wobblin'. The sites are we... more
This is actually the Lakeview campsites at Parker Canyon Lake Campground. The sites closest to the lake are tent-only. The motor coach/travel trailer sites are farther back. There's a boat ramp and small store. The road is paved all the way in, but there are rough patches that will set your rig a bouncin' and wobblin'. The sites are well maintained. A crew of eight or nine was cleaning fire pits and vault toilets while I was there. NO cellular signal except Telcel from Mexico.
A. Christensen would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- boat rental
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- general store
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Discount Clubs
- Senior Discounts
Pets
- pets
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