About Lakeview Campground
Located on a hill overlooking [Parker Canyon Lake](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=25522), campsites are spread among a stand of oaks and junipers. From the campground it is just a short walk to the lakeshore or a short drive to the boat launch ramp, fishing pier, paved parking areas and paved walkways, all of which are accessible to persons with disabilities. Parker Canyon Lake and Lakeview Campground are generally less crowded than similar areas that are more easily accessible. On some days you can hike the entire 5-mile trail around the lake and have only the resident wildlife for company. This trail has several viewing areas complete with benches and interpretive signs. Two of the viewing areas are barrier-free. It is an excellent place to view the waterfowl that either live at the lake or use it as a stopover on their seasonal migration. Bald eagles and…
- Fees: Single site: $20. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $10. Payable with cash or check.
- Season: Year round
- Managed by: USFS - Coronado National Forest
- Where: 12 mi southwest of Sierra Vista, AZ · 31.42831, -110.45101
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Trail #128 | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 5.0 mi |
| FR 48 EE | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Arizona Trail Canelo Hills | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 30.2 mi |
| Claret | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Scotia Canyon | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Lyle Canyon | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 2.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Patterson Observatory (University observatory), 12 mi.
Dump station: 18.8 mi
Propane: 12.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Rock Bluff Group Site 0.4 mi
- Canyon Camping 1.5 mi
- Ramsey Vista Campground 8.5 mi
- Reef Townsite Group Area 9.2 mi
- Apache Flats RV Resort 10.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 8 mi SE of Patagonia 11.8 mi