Wild Cow Springs Campground
4.1242 reviewsWild Cow Springs Campground
Quick Facts
6,200 ftPrice
$8 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Quick Facts
6,200 ftPrice
$8 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Wild Cow Springs Campground
$8.00 - $20.00 / night
Campsite Fees
$8 per night for individual campsites; $20 per night for group campsites.
Standard Site Fee$8.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$20.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$28.00
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4.12
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Based on 42 reviews
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"Reviewers overwhelmingly love Wild Cow Springs Campground, consistently giving it 5-star ratings. They describe it as beautiful, quiet, and very secluded, ideal for people wanting to get away from crowds and “escape from humanity.” The main tradeoff is a rough access road and lack of services, which most visitors see as worth it for the solitude and scenery."
Fees & Passes at Wild Cow Springs Campground
$8 - $20/night
Campsite fees
Standard Site
Basic tent/RV spot
Group Site
For large groups
Stay Limit: 14-day stay limit
Prices verified December 10, 2025
Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official reservation website.
Best Time to Camp at Wild Cow Springs Campground
When triple-digit temperatures bake the desert valleys below, Wild Cow Springs offers a refreshing 20-degree temperature drop that transforms summer camping from an endurance test into a genuine pleasure. The 3,000-foot elevation gain creates a natural air conditioning system, drawing visitors upward during the hottest months when the pines provide shade and the mountain breezes carry the scent of sun-warmed bark and forest undergrowth.
Spring (Mar-May)
Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.
Best
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.
Fall (Sep-Nov)
Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.
Planning Tips
About Wild Cow Springs Campground
Escape the desert heat at Wild Cow Springs Campground, a mountain retreat nestled among towering ponderosa pines and oak groves at 6,200 feet in the Hualapai Mountains. This first-come, first-served campground offers all the essentials—vault toilets, fire rings, grills, picnic tables, and trash service—with a 14-day stay limit and affordable fees that make extended mountain getaways accessible to everyone.
Provides individual campsites and group campsites. All sites are first-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit and posted fees.
Weather and SeasonsWhen triple-digit temperatures bake the desert valleys below, Wild Cow Springs offers a refreshing 20-degree temperature drop that transforms summer camping from an endurance test into a genuine pleasure. The 3,000-foot elevation gain creates a natural air conditioning system, drawing visitors upward during the hottest months when the pines provide shade and the mountain breezes carry the scent of sun-warmed bark and forest undergrowth.
ElevationPerched at 6,200 feet in the Hualapai Mountains, Wild Cow Springs sits in that perfect elevation sweet spot where the landscape transitions from desert scrub to montane forest. The substantial altitude difference from the valleys below—more than 3,000 feet—creates a dramatically different climate zone, offering a cool-weather refuge that feels worlds away from the surrounding desert.
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground spreads beneath a cathedral of mature ponderosa pines, their cinnamon-colored bark and vanilla-scented needles mixing with the gnarled character of oak trees that have weathered decades of mountain seasons. At this 6,200-foot elevation in the Hualapai Mountains, the forest creates a dappled canopy that filters sunlight onto the forest floor, while the surrounding peaks frame views that stretch across the transition zone where mountain meets desert.
Geological RegionHualapai Mountains
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Campsite details
AccessibilityAccessible vault toilet
Total Campsitesnull campsites
Recommended CampsitesUse a high-clearance 4WD for the last five miles on Flag Mine Road; do not tow trailers beyond the Pine Lake Firehouse turn.
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Stay Limit
14-day stay limit
Groups
- Group campsites available
- fee is $20/night. Sites are first-come, first-served and subject to the 14-day stay limit. Individual campsites are $8/night.
Tents
Tents are not allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed
Site layoutMost camping and picnic areas include fire rings, grills, trash cans, and picnic tables; sites are located within an oak and ponderosa pine grove.
Walk-in AvailabilitySites are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accomodation available
GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.
Amenities available
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets
Activities you can enjoy
Campground is located in a grove of oak and large ponderosa pines in the Hualapai Mountains at 6,200 feet elevation. The site is especially attractive in summer, averaging about 20 degrees cooler than nearby desert valleys.
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Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
- Most camping and picnic areas have fire rings and grills.
Hazards
General hazardsFinal approach is on an unpaved, one-lane road (Flag Mine Road); high-clearance 4WD vehicles are highly recommended beyond the Pine Lake Firehouse turn. Not recommended for vehicles towing trailers beyond that point.
Weather at Wild Cow Springs Campground
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Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 25%
Wind: 6.9 mph
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Trash and recyclingTrash cans provided in most camping and picnic areas.
Campground Map
Wild Cow Springs Campground
Driving directionsFrom Kingman, travel 14 miles on Hualapai Mountain Road, through Hualapai Mountain County Park into the small community of Pine Lake. Turn right at the Pine Lake Firehouse onto Flag Mine Road, an unpaved one-lane road. From there it is about five miles to the recreation site. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are highly recommended beyond this point. It is not recommended that vehicles towing trailers travel beyond this point.
Access via Hualapai Mountain Road from Kingman (14 miles). Final approach is on Flag Mine Road, an unpaved one-lane road; high-clearance 4WD is highly recommended and vehicles towing trailers are not recommended beyond the Pine Lake Firehouse turn.Nearby places
Kingman — 14 miles (via Hualapai Mountain Road)
Pine Lake — small community along route (no distance specified to campground)
Reviews from booking and map sources
4.1
42 reviews
Wild Cow Springs Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers overwhelmingly love Wild Cow Springs Campground, consistently giving it 5-star ratings. They describe it as beautiful, quiet, and very secluded, ideal for people wanting to get away from crowds and “escape from humanity.” The main tradeoff is a rough access road and lack of services, which most visitors see as worth it for the solitude and scenery.
Review Summaries
Based on 42 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers praise the beautiful forest setting with tall pines, rocks, a stream, and abundant birds and squirrels. People value the seclusion, widely spaced campsites, and peaceful atmosphere, as well...
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Common Concerns
The most consistent concern is road access: multiple reviewers note that the road is rough with ruts and not well-suited for RVs, trailers, or low-clearance sedans, and that weather can worsen...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
Several reviewers recommend 4x4 or at least higher-clearance vehicles and advise going slowly and straddling ruts on the access road; RVs and large trailers are generally discouraged, though smaller...
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Camper Quotes
"Made it to this campground in my scion xb! Super desolate! Had the entire place to myself!"
"It's secluded and the camping spaces are spaced apart nicely so that you don't feel that you're on top of...
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Accessibility Features
Access is via a rough dirt road that becomes rutted, with tight turns and sections where once you start you are “committed,” making it unsuitable for most RVs and larger trailers. Reviewers mention...
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