Big Lake Arizona: Arizona's Summer Paradise!

[@philbow6374]

Thanks for the information!

[@libturdcrusher1776]

Does this place get packed with people during the summer? Last time we tried to head up north we couldn't find a good place to camp because there are so many people in Arizona now.

[@HolidayForTwo42]

The designated camp areas will fill up - especially weekends. If you’re looking for popular campgrounds reserve ahead of time (5-6 months) or go mid-week / that’s why we like the dispersed camp areas so much. More room, generally quieter but you won’t have the extras like campgrounds have (pavement, tables, restrooms etc.) but we’ve never had a problem finding a camp spot that way😉

[@bigbill6545]

Hi my friend. Is there cell service up there. I will be staying at rainbow camp

[@HolidayForTwo42]

Spotty, best on east side of the lake - but even then iffy

[@tthundercatt]

Be careful, the elevation will get to you.

[@aithris8567]

So which way on your way up have more gradual inclines? 60 or 260?

[@HolidayForTwo42]

We have always gone up through Payson (87) then 260 through Heber then Show Low etc. Haven’t taken the 60 in years but remember it being a very pretty drive but slower overall due to mountain roads… if you’re pulling a load I would ask around first about taking the 60.

[@donalddday7741]

went north out of Williams to and area south of where the tourists helicopters land actually not to bad on noise what was bad was all the people going 40/50 mph on the red dirt road putting up so much dirt up had to stay in RV to breath and thats was about 500 from the road left the next morning

[@HolidayForTwo42]

That sounds aweful, I’d leave too - thanks for the info!