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About Lynx Campground
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (705)
What Guests Are Saying
Lynx Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly hosts and ample amenities, making it a popular choice for campers. Many reviews highlight the peaceful setting, proximity to hiking trails, and easy access to the lake. While some guests experienced issues with generator noise and a few minor disturbances, the overall consensus is that Lynx Campground is a fantastic place for a relaxing getaway.
What Guests Are Saying
Lynx Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly hosts and ample amenities, making it a popular choice for campers. Many reviews highlight the peaceful setting, proximity to hiking trails, and easy access to the lake. While some guests experienced issues with generator noise and a few minor disturbances, the overall consensus is that Lynx Campground is a fantastic place for a relaxing getaway.
Review Summary
Eric M
VerifiedMay 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: B
Nice camp ground, very clean and quiet. Its hard to believe your any a few minutes from town.
Ryan C
VerifiedMay 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: C
Great place to get away, it was enjoyable, I can't wait until the lake water level is back up!
Sean W
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: G
perfect
Bettina P
VerifiedMay 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: C
This campground must be reserved on Recreation.gov which makes it very expensive due to the eight dollar reservation fee which has to be paid even for same day.
Not every loop has paid toilets which makes it a long way to walk to the toilet. The only set of flashing toilets were locked, a sign announced the arrival of Porta Potties “soon”. The only thing that actually worked with the water taps.
Apparently there are showers and flushing toilets at Lynx Lake which is not accessible from the campground and requires a separate entry fee.
I will not go back to this campground. Unfortunately around Prescott there are very little camping options and the dispersed camping nearby is all taking up by people who seem to be living there permanently.
Jessie W
VerifiedMay 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: D
Great campsite! 15D was more private than other campsites and right next to a trail that leads to Lynx Lake. Only downside is the lake nearby is half empty, but great walking path around it. Clean bathrooms, short drive into Prescott — recommend walking around Watson Lake!
Angela H
VerifiedMay 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: B
The campground itself was beautiful and the site (B9) was PERFECT for our party (8 adults). The reason I’m only giving it a 3 star review was for issues related to the restroom:
The site restrooms were closed (we were not told this upon arrival or before) although the sign said Porta potties would be coming, there were none delivered. Anytime anyone needs to use the restroom they had to walk or drive to a different section of the camp. It was not close at all. There is no running water around B9 either so thst needs to be accounted for as well (not too much of an issue for us).
People should also be aware that the lake is drained, so water activities are minimal if that’s why you chose this campground (for a lake).
Luke B
VerifiedMay 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: C
Great campsite
Skylar P
VerifiedMay 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: G
A very well kept and nice campground. The tent pad had plenty of room and it was nice being back away from the road with the parking spot blocking the view of the road or any other campsites. We could not figure out how to check in which was a little stressful upon arrival but had no other issues. Not many places to hang a hammock if that’s something you like to do.
Dominick F
VerifiedMay 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: D
Site No. 20 D
Fair price. Very clean bathrooms with no flies or smell. Plenty of room to park a trailer or 2nd vehicle in this particular site. The as of late April '25, the lake was a bit of a let down. A full lake would have made my stay worthy of 5 stars. I'll be back next year once again for the Whiskey Off Road race!
Christine I
VerifiedMay 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: F
Campsite was clean and easy to set up. However bathrooms were closed in the loop and no directions in where to find functioning ones. Had to drive to the nearest one. Based on past reviews it seems like they’ve been this way for awhile and no indication when they’ll be back. Would have been useful to know before I made the reservation.
Location & Directions for Lynx Campground
Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District, 344 S. Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303 United States
Elevation: 1,718 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>From Phoenix, Arizona:</strong> Traveling Northbound on I-17 take Exit 262 onto Hwy 69 North to Prescott and cointnue on Hwy 69 for 30 mi to S Walker Rd. Turn left and proceed South on S. Walker Rd. (by Costco, Petsmart, and AM/PM gas s...
From Phoenix, Arizona: Traveling Northbound on I-17 take Exit 262 onto Hwy 69 North to Prescott and cointnue on Hwy 69 for 30 mi to S Walker Rd. Turn left and proceed South on S. Walker Rd. (by Costco, Petsmart, and AM/PM gas station). Drive about 3 mi and then turn East (left) into Lynx Campground.
Alternate route from Flagstaff, Arizona: Traveling Southbound on I-17 take Exit 278 onto Westbound Highway 169 and continue for 15 mi until reaching the junction of Hwy 69, turn right onto Northbound Hwy 69 and continue for 12 mi to S. Walker Rd. Turn left and proceed South on S. Walker Road (by Costco, Petsmart, and AM/PM gas station). Drive about 3 mi and then turn East (left) into Lynx Campground.
Policies & Rules
General
- Maximum stay limit is 14 days within 30 consecutive days in Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed sites.
- No RV hook-ups or dump stations are available.
- Quiet hours between and a.m
- Pets are welcome but must be on a 6 foot leash or in a cage and never unattended.
- Three designated handicap accessible campsites are found in the campground (campsites 20, 21, and 35).
- At least one person must occupy a campsite during the first night after camping equipment is set up. Camping equipment may not be left unattended for more than 24 hours.
- All guests with an extra vehicle must pay with exact change using the self-pay kiosk upon arrival.
- Boats with motors are allowed on Lynx Lake and are restricted to 10 HP or less.
- Campfires in developed fire pits only
- Discharging any weapon is prohibited at all times in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area
- Fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited at all times on National Forest Lands.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed due to dry conditions, at which time smoking, wood and charcoal fires may be prohibited.
- OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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