U.S. Forest Service · Coconino National Forest · AZ

Dairy Springs

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Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
32Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 sites · 32

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
DAIRAgroup standard nonelectric40 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS01tent only nonelectric18 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS02tent only nonelectric18 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS03tent only nonelectric20 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS04standard nonelectric30 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS05standard nonelectric30 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS06standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS07standard nonelectric30 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS08standard nonelectric30 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS09standard nonelectric40 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS10standard nonelectric25 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS11standard nonelectric40 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS12standard nonelectric40 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS13standard nonelectric30 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS14standard nonelectric40 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS15standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS16standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS17standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS18standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS19standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS20standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS21standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS22standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS23standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS24standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS25standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS26standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS27standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS28standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS29standard nonelectric35 ft
DAIRY SPRINGS30standard nonelectric35 ft
GRPBBgroup standard nonelectric40 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

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