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 brown and rainbow trout 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.
Tents, trailers, and small motorhomes are allowed.
The Basics
Location:
6.5 miles south and east of Williams
Operator:
National Forest Service
Total Sites:
48 Single Sites 4 Double Sites
Pet Policy:
Pets must be restrained or on a leash.
Reservation Info:
Reservations required for groups Reservations not accepted for single sites
RV Hookups:
None
Max RV Length:
35 feet
Elevation:
7,000 feet
Season:
May 1 - October 31
Activities:
Fishing
Hiking
Price:
$18 - $30
Phone:
928-635-5600
Reservations:
877-444-6777
Amenities
Cold Running Water
Drinking Water
Dumping Facilities
Vault Toilets
Firewood Sold
Fire Rings
Picnic Tables
Boat Ramp
Group Sites Available
Pets Allowed
Trash Service Tent Pads Campground Host
1 group campsite with ramada and picnic tables, 3 barbeque grills, adjacent outdoor stone fireplace, group fire ring and benches, and 9 individual campsites around perimeter with tables, tent pads, and firerings.
Amenity list above may not be complete.
Pricing Details
Single Site (1 vehicle, 6 people): $18 Double Site (2 vehicles): $30 Extra Vehicles: $9
Group Site (80 people, 20 vehicles): $210 (Reserved)
Day-Use Picnic Ramada: $25 (Reserved)
Dump Station (reg / unreg): $7 / $12
Firewood: $6
Some More Things to Know
No swimming allowed in lake. Motorbikes may be used only to enter and leave the area. Arizona fishing license required for anyone over 14. No boat motors larger than 8 horsepower allowed.
Directions
From Williams turn south on Fourth Street (FR 173-Perkinsville Rd.) for 3.5 miles to Forest Road 140. Turn left on FR 140 and continue for 3 miles to FR 132; turn left onto FR 132 and follow it to Dogtown Lake. The roads are paved and gravelled for all-weather use; however, they are usually closed by snow during winter months.
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 brown and rainbow trout 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. 
