Is D Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

D 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 D Campground?

D Campground is open The campground is open from the first Friday in March until the first Monday in December. Check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out is 1 p.m.. 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 D Campground?

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

Are dogs allowed at D Campground?

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

What amenities are available at D Campground?

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

D Campground

4.57

67 reviews

D Campground

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1,939 ft

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1,939 ft

Price

Varies

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Reservable

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Varies

Season

The campground is op...

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Partial Hookups

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Weather at D Campground

Best Time to Camp at D Campground

Summer brings daytime highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s and nighttime lows in the mid-50s to mid-60s, making it the best season for swimming, boating, and canoeing when all facilities are open and trails are fully leafed. Mosquitoes are aggressive on warm, humid evenings. Holiday weekends see the heaviest crowds. Spring (April) and fall (September-October) also draw positive reviews, though the beach and marina may have reduced hours.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: The campground is open from the first Friday in March until the first Monday in December. Check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out is 1 p.m.

About D Campground

D Campground sits in Claytor Lake State Park at 1,939 feet elevation, offering electric and water hookups along with access to the park's sandy swim beach, boat launches, and trail system. The campground hosts 67 reviews averaging 4.6 stars. Sites vary from spacious back-ins and pull-throughs to closer-set spots with limited privacy, and I-81 highway noise carries into camp at night.

Weather and SeasonsSummer brings daytime highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s and nighttime lows in the mid-50s to mid-60s, making it the best season for swimming, boating, and canoeing when all facilities are open and trails are fully leafed. Mosquitoes are aggressive on warm, humid evenings. Holiday weekends see the heaviest crowds. Spring (April) and fall (September-October) also draw positive reviews, though the beach and marina may have reduced hours.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground borders Claytor Lake, a large impoundment with a wide sandy swim beach and wooded shoreline. Short trails lead to scenic lake overlooks and picnic areas. Trees shade many sites, especially in the primitive loops. Deer are common throughout the park. The surrounding terrain is hilly and forested, with enough elevation change that some loops feature steep, curvy roads.

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Best CampsitesIn Loop D, sites 1 through 6 and 7 through 12 offer better privacy and separation. Site 6 is noted as spacious and mostly flat. Avoid sites 28 through 34, which are pull-ins with awkward layouts where the sitting area faces the road. Loops B and C are easier to navigate than steep, narrow Loop A if you're towing a small rig.

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Dogwood Campground: Water and electric hookups; sites accept outlets for 20, 30 amp current. Accommodates various equipment and large RV units up to 40 feet; however, it’s preferred units up to 30 feet use Birch Campground, when available. There are no sewer hook-ups, but there is a dump station.

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No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

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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4.6

67 reviews

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

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Fabulous lake recreation area with beach, trails, and water activities; spotless bathrooms/showers; friendly campground hosts; quiet at night; spacious sites with picnic tables/fire pits;...

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RV campers who want hookups and lake access will find this works well, especially rigs under 30 feet. The sandy swim beach, trails, and friendly hosts make summer weekends easy. Book early for a spacious back-in and bring leveling blocks.

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Sites in D loop sit close together with little privacy between neighbors, I-81 noise carries in after dark, and mosquitoes get aggressive on humid evenings. Pet owners should also know dogs aren't allowed on the swim beach.

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Claytor Lake State Park

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About Lake Pleasant

Context for the broader area surrounding D 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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