Grayling Campground

Grayling Campground offers perhaps the most secluded sites in the Big Lake Recreation Area in eastern Arizona. It sits on the shoreline of the lake in a mixed conifer and aspen forest and affords visitors many recreational opportunities in a quiet, scenic setting. Popular activities include trout fishing and hiking.

Facilities

All 23 campsites in this small facility are located along one loop. Some sites have a view of the lake, though none are directly on the waterfront. Flush toilets are a comfort of home, and showers can be found one mile away. A dump station for RV campers is one mile away. A store is also nearby with gas, food, boat rentals and firewood for sale.

Nearby attractions

Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico. Springerville, Arizona is the closest town to the campground.

Natural feaures

Grayling sits in the White Mountains at an elevation of 9,000 feet. It is a very scenic area, forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce and aspen trees, which provide ample shade. Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts. Visitors should come prepared for cool nighttime temperatures and occasional summer rain storms.

Recreation

The campground is adjacent to 450-acre Big Lake, one of Arizona's top fishing lakes. The lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, birding and wildlife viewing. Curious campers can attend educational programs at the recreation area's visitor center.

Driving directions to Grayling Campground

From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east for 60 miles to Highway 261. Turn right (south) onto Highway 261 and follow for 20 miles to Forest Road 115. Turn right (east) on Forest Road 115 and proceed for 3 miles. Turn right and travel 2 miles. Grayling is on the left.

Location and contact info

Big Lake Road, AZ

For campground inquires, please call:

Grayling Campground details

Checkin time: 2:00 PM
Checkout time: 1:00 PM
Max num of people: 8
Max num of vehicles: 1
Max vehicle length: 35
Pets allowed

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Amenities at Grayling Campground

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Activities at Grayling Campground

Camping

Hiking

Picnicking

Wildlife viewing

Boating

Fishing

Biking

Interpretive programs

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