Luna Lake
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
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.
The rustic campground is located a short distance from Luna Lake. Three group campsites are available for reservation, including two double sites and one large group site that can accommodate up to 120. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Notifications and Alerts
- Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted.
Need to Know
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
- This is a high elevation facility; use caution when traveling from lower elevations
Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.
- 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.
- Click here for more information on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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Rental Options
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Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 016, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group Site C, Loop LUNA LAKE, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 0013, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group Site A, Loop LUNA LAKE, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group Site B, Loop LUNA LAKE, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Nonelectric
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