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Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Heber-Overgaard, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest

Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Chevelon Canyon Lake: Fishing lake reached by a steady 3/4 mile trail descent from the campground; no vehicle access to the lake and boat motors limited to 8 HP or less. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit
14 days

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,800 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage mapped
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground is open year-round .

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground?
No. Chevelon Canyon 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 Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground?
Camping at Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground?
No. Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground open?
Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground?
The stay limit at Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T at Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground. It shows none from T-Mobile or Verizon. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground?
Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 20 miles

C.C. Cragin Reservoir's mapped center point is 20 miles from Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground in a straight line. Current water level: C.C. Cragin Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground, in a straight line: Waterwheel Falls (waterfall, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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