Luna Lake

Overview

Luna Lake Campground is a pleasant vacation site with open forest, lush meadows, a lake with great fishing, first rate mountain scenery and additional recreation facilities located within easy travel distance. This friendly campground is located in an open stand of ponderosa pines within walking distance of Luna Lake and 5 miles east of the town of Alpine, Arizona, close to the New Mexico border.

Recreation

Fishing, horseback riding, boating, mountain biking and hiking are some of the activities enjoyed by campers. A non-motorized trail system is open to horse, bicycle and pedestrian travel. Visitors should be aware that although horses are allowed on some of the trails, livestock is not permitted in the campground.

Fishing is available in the lake, and a boat ramp provides easy access to the water. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout. The lake is used for irrigation during the summer; fishing is best in spring and early summer. A marina, fishing pier, bait shop, boat rentals and picnic area are located in the day use area.

Families can also learn about the many cultural and natural features of the forest by attending educational programs in July and August.

Facilities

The rustic campground is located a short distance from Luna Lake. Three group campsites are available for reservation, one fits up to 40 people, another up to 56 and one large group site that can accommodate up to 120. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The area sits at an elevation of 8,000 feet in the scenic Apache National Forest in eastern Arizona. The campground is near 75-acre Luna Lake, surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. A large wetland for nesting waterfowl lines the lakeshore, providing good wildlife viewing opportunities.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Alpine is convenient for shopping and services. The area is also rich with cultural history, outdoor recreation and sightseeing opportunities, including the Coronado Trail Scenic Byway and Escudilla Wilderness.

Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.

Camp site features

Across 32 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 32 sites
Group sites: 3 of 32 sites
Longest RV: 192 ft
Largest party: 120 people

Directions

From Alpine, drive 5 miles east on U.S. Highway 180 and turn north (left) onto Forest Road 570 just east of Luna Lake. Follow the gravel road one mile to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Haley S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The campground was easy to find and navigate. The campground host was attentive and available as needed for firewood. The restrooms were well stocked and cared for. Plenty of shade coverage in the campsite. Easy walk to the lake. I would definitely stay again!

Susan S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The campground is very nice, and campsites are well spaced out. Bathrooms were very clean, and nicely located between campsites. The campground is also very well maintained and our host, Ron. was very helpful. Would definitely comeback. Unfortunately we were not able to fish in Luna Lake though due to Algea contamination. This was no fault of the campground, but we did not find out til we arrived.

Katherine F

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Camp grounds are well kept and bathrooms always clean. Camp host always attentive and polite. We go several times a year because of how well kept the grounds are.

Ryan R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Spectacular setting and campground! The night skies were astounding!!! Campground was roomy and had room for four tents plus kitchen gear. We will return.

donna w

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This is one of our favorite campgrounds. Very clean campsites and restrooms. It was very quiet when we were there. Camp host is quite efficient and takes his job quite seriously. Would definitely return.

Ben G

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Experience was great, love Luna Lake and this campground. Too bad there’s green/blue algae in the lake though.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in November, when about 48% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.