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You want full hookups and lake recreation close to Show Low with clean facilities and forest shade.
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
241578 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
241578 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground, Show Low, AZ, USA
You want full hookups and lake recreation close to Show Low with clean facilities and forest shade.
You need solitude during peak summer season when sites are tight and noise from neighbors can be an issue.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the best combination of warm, sunny days and full access to Fool Hollow Lake's water-based activities — expect daytime highs typically in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F with cool nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s. Boating, swimming, fishing, and family-friendly lakeside camping are at their peak, and the ponderosa-shaded sites stay comfortable even on warm afternoons. Weekends and holiday periods are busiest (expect more boat traffic and full loops), and you should plan hikes for mornings Peak months: June, July, August, September
Peak season: cool summers (70s–80s) and full access to boating/fishing make summer best.
Electricity, water and sewer are available 5 shower/restroom buildings 2 boat launch ramps Fish cleaning stations 5 ramadas for day use
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