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Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

Its 99 sites are reservable through Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations, camping costs $50/night with hookups, $75 oversized, $25 non-electric; extra vehicle $15, and it is open year-round. Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area is a State Park campground near Show Low, Arizona.

Alert Reservable: Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations

State Park · Show Low, Arizona

Dead tree near Fools Hollow Lake in Arizona
Dead tree near Fools Hollow Lake in Arizona. Photo: Susan Barnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites
Max RV length
40 ft

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Fool Hollow Lake: 150-acre lake with wildlife islands, two boat launch ramps and fish cleaning stations; many campsites overlook the lake. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations Book a site
Fee
$50/night with hookups, $75 oversized, $25 non-electric; extra vehicle $15
Entrance fee
Included in camping; $10 (1 person) or $20 (2-4) per vehicle if arriving before noon
Booking window
Up to 365 days ahead, and at least one day ahead
Cancellations
$20 cancellation fee; canceling after 2 p.m. the day before check-in also forfeits one night. $3.60 reservation fee is non-refundable.

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
99
Tent sites
20
RV sites
62
Group sites
17
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length
40 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 nights in a 30-day period
Generators
Not allowed
Pets
Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,280 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away, 5G about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Smith Bagley Inc
4G LTE
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

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: No boat access while the lake is low: only hand-launched vessels are allowed. Forest Service hazard-tree removal may bring saw noise to the camping loops for several months.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area?
Sites at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area are reserved through Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations (https://azstateparks.com/reserve/fool-hollow/camping/). Booking window: Up to 365 days ahead, and at least one day ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area?
Camping at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area costs $50/night with hookups, $75 oversized, $25 non-electric; extra vehicle $15.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area?
Yes. The entrance fee is Included in camping; $10 (1 person) or $20 (2-4) per vehicle if arriving before noon, on top of the $50/night with hookups, $75 oversized, $25 non-electric; extra vehicle $15 camping fee.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area?
$20 cancellation fee; canceling after 2 p.m. the day before check-in also forfeits one night. $3.60 reservation fee is non-refundable.
How many campsites does Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area have?
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area has 99 campsites, including 20 tent sites, 62 RV sites, and 17 group sites.
Does Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area have RV hookups?
Some sites at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. 62 sites take RVs, the longest rig allowed is 40 feet, and there is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area.
When is Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area open?
As of 2026-09-29: No boat access while the lake is low: only hand-launched vessels are allowed. Forest Service hazard-tree removal may bring saw noise to the camping loops for several months. Normally, it is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area is 14 nights in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area?
No, generators are not allowed at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area.
Is there cell service at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon and Smith Bagley Inc and 5G from Verizon at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area. It shows none at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away and 5G about 0.3 mi away. It shows none from T-Mobile at or within about half a mile. 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 Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area?
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area is managed by the state park system.

Around Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

fishypedia.com · 0.4 miles

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area sits on Fools Hollow Lake, 0.4 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Fools Hollow Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Show Low Lake fishing (6.7 miles) , Scott Reservoir fishing (9 miles) , and Rainbow Lake fishing (9.5 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

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Reservable: Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations $50/night with hookups, $75 oversized, $25 non-electric; extra vehicle $15
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