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Dogtown Lake offers a scenic setting convenient to Grand Canyon National Park and the cities of Williams and Flagstaff, Arizona. The campground is situated in a pine forest along the shore of a small and scenic lake.
Visitors come here to hike, fish, mountain bike and explore the area's cultural and natural history. It's also a great place to relax and enjoy the sound of the wind in the pines and the spectacular view of nearby Bill Williams Mountain.
Campers are drawn to the area's hiking and fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked with trout, crappie and channel catfish. Visitors can enjoy a guided nature trail near the lake and a hiking trail that leads to a scenic overlook of the area from the top of nearby Davenport Hill.
The calm waters are inviting for canoes, kayaks and electric motorboats. Single motors of one horsepower or less are permitted.
The campground offers 50 individual campsites, four double sites and one group site that can host up to 80 people overnight. All sites are accessible. The sites are level with pull-through and back-in options for RVs. Restrooms, garbage bins and water faucets are available, however, there is no dump station at the facility.
Kaibab National Forest is nestled on the Colorado Plateau, an area of land that was uplifted by geologic processes. Dogtown Lake sits at an elevation of 7,050 feet. The lake got its name from the extensive prairie dog "towns" that once covered open areas near the lake. In spite of the name, this medium-sized body of water is surrounded by trees.
Summer temperatures range from 50 degrees at night to 80-90 degrees during the day. Summer thunderstorms, known as the monsoon, can build up quickly, especially during July and August. Snow is common from December through March.
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Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim is just over one hour north of the campground. The cities of Williams and Flagstaff have amenities such as shops, restaurants and cultural and historic sites.
From canyons to prairies, peaks to plateaus, Kaibab National Forest offers layers of opportunity for peace, solitude and discovery. Over 300 miles of trails, some clinging to the rims of the Grand Canyon, allow visitors to step off the beaten path into uncrowded landscapes.
In Williams, Arizona, turn south onto 4th Street (County Road 73) and drive about 5 miles to Forest Road 140. Turn left and proceed about 4 miles to Forest Road 132. Turn left and proceed 1 mile to Dogtown Campground. Forest Roads 140 and 132 are gravel roads.
Great place to enjoy the outdoors fishing...my only complaint are the inconsiderate people who go there with there paddle boards and kayaks. They have no respect paddling 20bft from your fishing pole , over your fishing line or straight up paddle up to share where your fishing poles are set up. This has happened 2 out of the last 3 times I've went. I won't be so tight lip next time they do it.
I’m not a fan of hosted campgrounds but my family and I took a chance and were pleasantly surprised. Our spot was near one of the restrooms and even though they’re non flushable (also not a fan of) the hosts were cleaning frequently. They also kept a close eye on all the camp sites so for the families who were away for the day and had a napkin or paper plate that had accidentally blown away, campground staff were quick to clear the site of trash and secure the remaining items so it didn’t happen again. They also had activities for the kids at the amphitheater which our children loved. Amazing experience overall and we can hardly wait to go back.
We love the outdoors and camping so decided to make this our anniversary spot. We got a great site and had an awesome weekend! Full of outdoor activities and only 15 mins from Williams.
The campsite hosts were the best! So friendly and helpful with the area activities and firewood. We will definitely be back for another relaxing weekend.
Nice an quiet mostly. Lake is beautiful. We saw two bald eagles while hiking around the lake. People were catching fish. Forest nice an well kept.
We came in January when it had a few snow falls already. The lake was frozen. We saw strangers in the distance walk on the frozen lake. It was peaceful and beautiful. There are public bathrooms near the picnic area as well as parking. There is a boat ramp. There are more bathrooms near the boat ramp. No swimming. Camping is available near by but not at the lake. for a max of 14 days.
