Arizona · Camping · Near Whetstone

Lakeview

Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Lakeview open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra Vista Ranger District. It doesn't name Lakeview, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra Vista Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 5,451 ft
  • Sierra Vista Ranger DistrictCoronado National Forest

Located on a hill overlooking Parker Canyon Lake, campsites are spread among a stand of oaks and junipers. From the campground it is just a short walk to the lakeshore or a short drive to the boat launch ramp, fishing pier, paved parking areas and paved walkways, all of which are accessible to persons with disabilities. Parker Canyon Lake and Lakeview Campground are generally less crowded than similar areas that are more easily accessible. On some days you can hike the entire 5-mile trail around the lake and have only the resident wildlife for company. This trail has several viewing areas complete with benches and interpretive signs. Two of the viewing areas are barrier-free. It is an excellent place to view the waterfowl that either live at the lake or use it as a stopover on their seasonal migration. Bald eagles and osprey are also frequently sighted here, as are Coues white-tailed deer and an occasional extended family of coatimundi, those long-tailed, long-nosed southwestern cousins of the raccoon. Note: Black bears are common in the area.

Around this trail

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    Lakeview

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Burger King

    Fast food

    On your way back · 10 mi

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Lakeview

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      58° / 28°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 31°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      66° / 34°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 38°

      2 wet

    5. May

      82° / 46°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 56°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 61°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 60°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 54°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      77° / 44°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      66° / 34°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 29°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canelo 1 Nw, AZ, 10.1 mi away at 5,010 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.