Overview

White Horse Lake is an extremely popular fishing lake, 19 miles southeast of Williams, in northern Arizona. The lake's campground is conveniently located an hour from Grand Canyon National Park's south rim and surrounded by the exciting and diverse scenery of Kaibab National Forest. A number of forest attractions are nearby, including scenic overlooks, dams and hiking and mountain biking trails.

Please be advised: cell phone service can be poor/unreliable at the campground.

Facilities

White Horse Lake boasts 77 single unit campsites with tables, campfire rings, grills and tent pads. There is also a large group site that can accommodate up to 60 visitors, 10 double sites, tent-only sites and accessible sites. Tents, trailers and motor homes up to 45 ft. long can be accommodated. There are many amenities offered to campers, including water faucets, a small boat ramp, restrooms, and trash bins.

Natural Features

Kaibab National Forest is nestled on the Colorado Plateau, an area of land that was uplifted by geologic processes. White Horse Lake sits at an elevation of 6,600 feet, and the campground is forested with plenty of open areas. Wildlife such as deer and elk frequent the shoreline. 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.

Recreation

In addition to fishing, the area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and wildlife watching. Anglers seek out Large Mouth Bass, Crappie and Bluegill.

Nearby Attractions

Contact Info

Important Notices

• Potable water and hydrants are for drinking only; filling water tanks in motorhomes and RVs is not allowed due to limited supply

• Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY. Double & Group sites: Refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.

• FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.

• Only small electric boat motors allowed

  NO swimming allowed in the lake.

• Click here for more about the Grand Canyon National Park
• Click here for more about Kaibab National Forest
• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

• Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.

• There isn't a dump station at the campground. Nearest dump station is in the town of Williams.

• Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.

• Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

• This is a high elevation facility: use caution when traveling from lower elevations.

• Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.

Available Activities

• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Fishing - Fishing
• Interpretive Programs - Interpretive Programs
• Camping - Camping
• Boating - Boating
• Biking - Biking
• Kayaking - Kayaking
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Other Recreation Concession Site - Other Recreation Concession Site

Directions

In Williams, Arizona, turn south onto 4th Street/County Road 73 and drive about 9 miles to Forest Road 110. Turn left and proceed for approximately 7 miles to FR 109. Turn left again and follow for about 3 miles to the campground. <br /><br /> Forest Roads 110 and 109 are high-use roads and can become rough during peak season. During the winter, roads may be closed due to snow cover.

Contact Information

Phone: 928-699-1239

Rental Options

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