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Drift Fence Lake Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $15 per vehicle per day (Daily Camping Permit); $350 per vehicle for 30 days, and it is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Drift Fence Lake Campground is a Tribal Land campground near Greer, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

Tribal Land · Greer, Arizona

Managed by
Tribal Land

Drift Fence Lake: A high-country lake near 9,000 feet; the tribe lists Drift Fence among the campgrounds that are rarely full even on holiday weekends. (wmatgameandfish.com)

Getting a site

Managed by
Tribal Land
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$15 per vehicle per day (Daily Camping Permit); $350 per vehicle for 30 days

Sources: wmatgameandfish.com, accessed 2026-09-29; permitstorage.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Rules

Quiet hours
9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: wmatgameandfish.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
8,977 ft

33.8221, -109.5394 in Apache. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Drift Fence Lake Campground is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend , at 8,977 ft.

Sources: wmatgameandfish.com, accessed 2026-09-29; permitstorage.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Drift Fence Lake Campground?
No. Drift Fence Lake Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Drift Fence Lake Campground?
Camping at Drift Fence Lake Campground costs $15 per vehicle per day (Daily Camping Permit); $350 per vehicle for 30 days.
Are dogs allowed at Drift Fence Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Drift Fence Lake Campground.
When is Drift Fence Lake Campground open?
Drift Fence Lake Campground is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Is there cell service at Drift Fence Lake Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Drift Fence Lake Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Drift Fence Lake Campground?
Drift Fence Lake Campground is managed by a tribal nation.

Around Drift Fence Lake Campground

fishypedia.com · 8.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Big Lake, whose mapped center point is 8.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Big Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Greer and campgrounds in Apache.

Sources

First-come, first-served $15 per vehicle per day (Daily Camping Permit); $350 per vehicle for 30 days
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