How do I find last-minute availability at Jacob Lake Recreation Area?

Cancellations happen frequently at Jacob Lake Recreation Area, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Jacob Lake Recreation Area have?

Jacob Lake Recreation Area has 54 campsites.

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Jacob Lake Recreation Area

Kaibab National Forest, Arizona

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Moderate Demand

Next Open Dates

Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28

38 sites open on Aug 26 at Jacob Lake Recreation Area. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Notices from Recreation.gov

Overnight campsites have a check-in time of after 2pm and a check-out time of 1pm. The Picnic Day Use area is rented on a first come, first serve basis and has a check-in time of 8 a.m. and a check-out time of 8 p.m.

Potable (drinking) water is limited. Filling RV water tanks is not permitted.

Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY . Group sites - refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.

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

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

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.

No hookups available.

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.

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

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 23, 2026. Check Jacob Lake Recreation Area on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nightsMinimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Jacob Lake Recreation Area, read on August 23, 2026.