Dogtown Lake Picnic Site
Dogtown Lake got its name from the extensive prairie dog towns that once covered open areas near the lake. In spite of the name, this medium-sized body of water is actually surrounded by trees. Today, you'll find fewer prairie dogs than forest visitors, who've come to camp and fish for the trout, crappies, and channel cats stocked here. Near the lake, visitors can enjoy a guided nature trail and a hiking trail that leads to a scenic overlook of the area from the top of nearby Davenport Hill. Approximately 6.5 miles south and east of Williams.
Day Use Fee compliance runs from 7 AM -10 PM: site remain accessible between 10 PM - 7 AM (quiet hours observed where applicable)
General Information
America the Beautiful passes are accepted for camping only, NOT for day-use fee areas.
Refer to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for current fishing regulations and permits and for stocking information and schedules at www.azgfd.com/Fishing.
- No swimming allowed in the lake. See Kaibab N.F. Forest Order 07-18-05-Rr.
- No Sewage dump station available.
- Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.
- Any wood used in the group site fireplace at Dogtown Lake Campground must be approved first by the Dogtown Lake Campground Host for type and size in order to avoid excess smoke and to reduce residue in the chimney.
- Motorbikes and ATVs may be used only to enter and leave the area.
- Only small electric boat motors (not exceeding 10 manufacturer-rated horsepower) are allowed. No gas motors are allowed per Ariz. Admin. Code § 12-4-517. For details on the regulations go to https://bit.ly/3159Wip.
- No waste water (gray or black water) drained onto ground. Maximum campground stay limit is 14 days.
Day Use, Single Vehicle (1 vehicle -per day): $8.00
Annual Day Use Pass-per vehicle, annually: $100.00 ($50 for local area residents for at least the 2025 operating season)
Boat Launch fee included in Day Use Fee
Discount Passes (such as America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes) do not apply to day use fees.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.20853
Longitude: -112.127462
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
