Is Redhead Loop Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Redhead Loop Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

What is the best time to visit Redhead Loop Campground?

Redhead Loop Campground is open Park open year-round. Gates seasonally: Nov–Mar gates open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Apr–Oct gates open 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dump station and fish cleaning stations are closed for the season and reopen in April.. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Redhead Loop Campground?

Redhead Loop Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Can I have a campfire at Redhead Loop Campground?

Fire policies at Redhead Loop Campground: Each campsite has a fire ring. Group day-use ramadas: no ground fires; use of grills and open flames is contingent on current fire restrictions.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

Are dogs allowed at Redhead Loop Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Redhead Loop Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Redhead Loop Campground?

Redhead Loop Campground offers: Potable Water, Dump Station, Electrical Hookups, Water Hookups, Sewer Hookups. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Redhead Loop Campground?

Popular activities at Redhead Loop Campground include Fishing, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Redhead Loop Campground

4.68

126 reviews

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Reservable

Sites

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Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Full Hookups

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Real-Time Availability

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Full Hookups

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Redhead Loop Campground

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(928) 537-3680; reservation line 1-877-697-2757

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Best Time to Camp at Redhead Loop Campground

Summer offers the best combination of warm daytime weather (typically 65–85°F), long daylight for boating and fishing, and fully available campground services. Water recreation on Fool Hollow Lake peaks then, and the tall pines keep sites pleasantly cooler than the low desert. Expect higher weekend crowds and afternoon monsoons, especially July through August. Shoulder seasons (late spring and early fall) bring fewer campers while still providing good weather. Gate hours extend April through October, then reduce November through March. The dump station and fish cleaning facilities close in winter and reopen each April.

Best

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Park open year-round. Gates seasonally: Nov–Mar gates open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Apr–Oct gates open 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dump station and fish cleaning stations are closed for the season and reopen in April.

About Redhead Loop Campground

Redhead Loop sits along Fool Hollow Lake in Arizona's White Mountains, offering RV camping with full hookups (water, electric, and sewer) on paved concrete pads beneath tall ponderosa pines. The campground draws a 4.7/5 rating from 126 reviews, with visitors praising clean facilities and frequent elk sightings. Sites fill quickly on summer weekends. Reserve early and expect a two-night minimum Friday through Saturday from April 1 to October 30.

Redhead Loop is listed as one of the electric RV loops at Fool Hollow Lake with water at all sites and sewer available in the loop; the park also has separate non-hook-up (tent-only) sites elsewhere on the property.

Weather and SeasonsSummer offers the best combination of warm daytime weather (typically 65–85°F), long daylight for boating and fishing, and fully available campground services. Water recreation on Fool Hollow Lake peaks then, and the tall pines keep sites pleasantly cooler than the low desert. Expect higher weekend crowds and afternoon monsoons, especially July through August. Shoulder seasons (late spring and early fall) bring fewer campers while still providing good weather. Gate hours extend April through October, then reduce November through March. The dump station and fish cleaning facilities close in winter and reopen each April.

Natural Features and SceneryTowering ponderosa pines shade the loop, offering a cool retreat from Arizona's lower deserts. Fool Hollow Lake stretches just steps from many sites, with outer-edge spots providing water views between the trees. Elk herds feed along the lakeshore and wander through the campground, especially in early morning and dusk. The setting blends forest and water: dappled shade overhead, gentle waves lapping the shore, and occasional waterfowl drifting past. Low lake levels can shrink the shoreline and affect boat launches, but the forested mountain backdrop remains constant.

Geological RegionArizona's White Mountain region

Scenic ViewsMany sites offer lake views or partial water views between pines; some sites are located near steep cliffs or rocky ledges and may have expanded outlooks toward the reservoir. Mallard and Redhead loops are noted as having sewer and utility hookups.

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Check-in

2:00 p.m.

Check-out

12:00 p.m. (noon)

Stay Limit

Maximum of six adults and 10 people per campsite
non-hook-up (tent-only) sites: maximum of two vehicles.

Tents

Tents are not allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are allowed

Primitive

Primitive camping is not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Reservation PlatformsOnline reservations or by phone: 1-877-MY-PARKS (1-877-697-2757).

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Best CampsitesRedhead Loop sites 6 and 14 earn the most specific praise from campers. One visitor called site 14 "the most perfect campsite" on a month-long trip. Another highlighted site 6 for its lake views and sunsets. Longer concrete pads on the lake-facing outer edge tend to offer better views and easier parking for larger rigs, though some sites can be short, uneven, or tight for very large trailers. Bring leveling blocks and check site dimensions when reserving.

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Amenities available

Redhead Loop is an electric RV loop at Fool Hollow Lake with water at all sites and sewer available in Mallard and Redhead loops. The park has a dump station and fish cleaning stations (noted as seasonally closed when low-water conditions occur). Concrete pads, restrooms and showers are mentioned elsewhere on the park camping pages (restrooms/showers are explicitly called out for the tent-only sites).

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Activities you can enjoy

Redhead Loop provides lake-centered recreation at Fool Hollow Lake including fishing, boating (hand-launched vessels permitted when ramps are restricted), and wildlife viewing such as lakeside elk sightings.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsSome campsites are located near steep cliffs and rocky ledges—campers are advised to use caution. Low water levels can close boat ramps; the dump station and fish cleaning stations may be closed seasonally. The entrance gate closes nightly and after-hours access requires the gate code included with reservations.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

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Reviews

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4.7

126 reviews

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Redhead Loop Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

User reviews and secondary campsite reports are strongly positive, praising the lakeside setting, clean facilities, and full hookups in Redhead Loop; reviewers commonly call the park well-maintained and scenic.

Review Summaries

Based on 126 reviews

What Campers Love

Full hookups in Redhead (water, electric and sewer), paved/concrete pads for RVs, scenic lakeside/pine setting with frequent elk sightings, clean restrooms and showers reported in reviews, and...

Based on 126 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reserve early (Redhead is popular); select lake-facing outer-edge sites for better views (users single out sites such as Redhead 6 and 14); bring leveling blocks and plan for limited room when...

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Camper Quotes

“Spot 6 in Redhead Loop was fantastic. Lake and sunsets were breathtaking.” — user report; “Redhead Loop Site 14 may have been the most perfect campsite we had on a month long [trip].” — reviewer

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RV campers who want water, electric, and sewer without sacrificing scenery. Grab an outer-edge site like Redhead 6 or 14 for lake views between the pines, and bring leveling blocks. Verizon 5G works well here if staying connected matters.

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Tent campers can stop reading now since Redhead is RV-only. Large rigs also need to know some sites run short and tight for backing, and summer weekends pack the loop close enough that privacy nearly disappears.

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Fool Hollow Lake

Redhead Loop Campground

About Lake Pleasant

Context for the broader area surrounding Redhead Loop Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

This newly expanded reservoir has 114 miles of shoreline for family recreation uses. The reservoir boasts a 10-lane boat ramp; parking for 200 vehicles. Recreational facilities concentrated primarily on the reservoir's western shore. About 450 picnic sites, 165 campsites ranging from tent to primitive to improved camping with full utility hookups, 14 group-use areas, 4 overlooks, a full-service marina equipped to handle 1,000 boats, and 7 miles of trails. The lake also has a visitor center an overlook as well as a desert education center. Along with hiking, biking and watersports, sportfishing is very popular and numerous species inhabit the lake including white bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, and black crappie. A state-issued license is required. Contact/Entry Station phone number is 928-501-1710. <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=311">New Waddell Dam</a> and Lake Pleasant are features of the <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=504">Central Arizona Project</a>.

Directions

Site is about 30 miles from Phoenix, Arizona. North on I-17, west on State Hwy. 74.

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