Kaibab Lake Campground is located north of I-40 as you head towards the Grand Canyon (60 miles…read moreaway). I have lost count as to how many times I have passed by this beautiful, well-maintained area without camping here, but this will no longer be the case. We stayed two nights here (June 7-8, 2016) and it wasn't enough during our weeklong trip. Dry camping only - tents, trailers, & RVs. No hook-ups. Just you, your posse, your home away from home. We found that the pull-through sites were not our style. The back-in sites were more level and seemed to have a better feel. If you end up with a pull-through site, though, you will still be a happy camper. It's mostly relatively quiet here. You can still kind of hear the I-40 and trains off in the distance. Otherwise, it's very peaceful. The campground hosts are really friendly and helpful. They sell firewood, ice cream, fishing bait and ice at their check-in area. PROS - vault toilets (but they actually smell nice & toilet paper is provided!) - paved roads & graveled sites - each site also has a fire ring with a grill & a picnic table - leashed pets are allowed - garbage AND recycle bins are nearby CONS - closed from October to April due to weather - no utilities or dump station (and please don't dump your grey water onto the ground!) - no running water except the potable water spigots (for drinking only... FYI... the lake is a water source for the City of Williams) TIPS - reserve your site online at recreation.gov - day use areas are by the lake - fishing is allowed - for license info. go to https://www.azgfd.com/ - daytime average temp. = 82°F & night time = 54°F. HOWEVER, these fluctuate. Be prepared. The pine trees smell amazing here. Or perhaps I had been inhaling the L.A. smog a bit too much - ha! The twinkling stars at night are a breath of fresh air too. The funny little Kaibab squirrels who to my surprise really didn't bother us... They are pretty flippin' smart. So fast. Too fast for cameras. Stay here at least one night if you get the chance! Review #485 '16 Challenge #51

Lake was way too low to access safely. It was also very muddy due to recent monsoons. Campground is…read morenice but without hookups. Fishing was relaxing but the catching was zilch. We will wait for the lake to fill before we go again.

This is an amazing RV park. Clean and level spaces. The bathrooms were immaculate. And they'll…read morearrange for your tickets on the Grand Canyon Railroad. Added plus -- there's a free shuttle to and from the train station! There was also a free barbeque (donations accepted but not required) on Saturday for Memorial Day. Beef and pork, corn, green beans, and even dessert! We understand they do this on every holiday! We had a flat tire on our camper on the morning we were scheduled to leave, and we were unable to get the lug nuts off to change the tire. Two campground employees noticed our struggle and stopped to help. They had the tools to loosen the lug nuts and then stayed to help us finish changing the tire. Couldn't have done it without their help!

Very nice park with friendly staff great dog wash station, train goes right next to the park, lots…read moreto do in the area even found the best butcher shop. Cons don't drink the city water we both got sick, lots of noise from cars and train horns at all hours. Rates are very high The grocery store is doing great business on bottled water because of bad city water IMO

We came here for the first time mid June with a group of friends and really loved the campsite…read more They have large and clean porta potties available with fully stocked toilet paper. Unfortunately, we couldn't have a fire due to fire restrictions. However, we were able to bring our own gas-powered fire pit. I'm glad my husband checked the website a few days prior to our reservation, otherwise we wouldn't have known. It would be nice to get informed by email if you have a reservation about fire restrictions, because if we didn't bring our blackstone to make our food, I would have been very upset. Before arriving, I did some research on the black bear shack that our friends told us about, but sadly found out they are not at this campground anymore. The road coming in is extremely bumpy and rough. When leaving the campground, I recommend going left instead of right. Our cars needed a very good car wash after! The campground is very beautiful. The weather was perfect; in the 50s at night and high 70s in the afternoon. I would definitely camp here again.

There was no potable water. Had to empty water bottles to have water to wash hand. Was advertised…read moreto have potable water and grills and firepits. 1 of 3 sites we rented had a grill. Needs a solar motion light for restroom. One was okay but others were bad. We stayed 4 days with no water for hand washing if had known would have prepared differently.

Stayed here twice. Most recent stay we found ourselves with a need to change campsites. The staff…read moremember in the office handled the request very well and it was clear that they just wanted us to be happy and comfortable. Plenty of staff on duty during the day. Restrooms and showers were clean. No issues with RV site power. As with many KOAs, this location was off the highway so there is some vehicle noise depending on how close one's campsite is to the highway. Overall, we would stay again if visiting the area.

Kids on ebikes have ruined a beautiful place. The park's own rules about ebikes are - licensed…read moreriders, 4.5 mph, no joyriding in the camping area. Totally unenforced. I politely complained via text and the reply was "we'll have staff keep an eye out ". I have children on motocross ebikes racing through the empty spot next to me and children on little Polaris sxs's racing each other on the street. When they hit someone it will be an expensive reminder of why there are rules in the first place. Too bad, it's a beautiful place.

Nice level spot. Full hook up. Yes, the trains are close by. Yes, they are loud. Yes, they run…read moreall hours. We e

The campground is beautiful. Everything is well kept. The bathrooms are clean. Close to everything…read morein town you want to see. But, the trains are long and loud all night.

Must visit! This has…read morebeen on my list to visit for over a year, so I was super excited to finally visit! Get there at opening - the animals were just (or are currently) being fed and are out and active. We got there maybe 20 minutes before opening and were waiting at the gate behind a car that was there already. So come time they opened and let us through, we were able to thoroughly take our time without worrying someone behind us wanting to go faster. There is signage telling you when you do need to have your windows up so you can't miss that. Otherwise, you can let but never feed. There is a drive through section and then end it with a walking section. The gates opened at 8am but most of the shops and such don't open until 10am. So the walking part was quicker for us than I've heard it can be for others - but it also helped us save money. Haha there was a big gift shop attached towards the back (where they also have a restaurant), and we spent plenty of time and money there. Overall, it was maybe about a 2 hour trip.

I've been wanting to visit here for years and I'm happy I finally checked it off the list. If you…read morelove animals it's a great place to come and observe them. First thing, you'll drive through an area that reminded me of Jurassic Park (lol) - fenced off areas that contain different breeds. You can keep your car windows down to take photos of the docile animals like burros, bighorn sheep, deer, etc. But the windows go up when you're around the wolves and the bears. No exceptions! You don't want to be in THAT Instagram video, right? Next, we parked and went through the zoo-like area. We saw animals like badgers, porcupines and bobcats. I was disappointed that we didn't get to see animals in certain exhibits like the otters, jaguars and elk: no reasons given. Maybe they were cleaning their enclosures? I'm not really sure but I missed seeing them. The standout in this section were the three sibling grizzly bears. They frolicked in the water, wrestling and playing. One looked like it was doing yoga- stretching and posing. They were captivating. After this we went back through the drive-thru section again. You can do this as many times as you'd like. We found that the animals were the most active at 8:00 a.m. when the park opened. (I think they'd placed some food out then.) On our second pass through many of the animals were sleeping (especially the bears) or had just settled down. I think Bearizona is definitely worth checking out at least once. I'd recommend staying close by in Williams for easy access, and come early when the animals are active.

We stayed in the cabins ! We rented both A & B of the same cabin, so we opened the conjoined door…read moreto make it one big place. A is much bigger, with a loft - total of 3 beds. B is just like A but no stairs and no loft - 1 bed only. Tons of windows, natural light. A faced the RV park, B faced the woods. Lots of parking. No fire pits allowed but they have a common fire put in the park you can use. Quiet time is at 10pm. Rooms were clean! Small fridge, coffee maker & microwave. No freezer. Would absolutely come back! Staff is incredible.

DO NOT STAY HERE -- Extremely Disappointing Experience…read more I would strongly encourage anyone considering staying at this location to think twice. Our experience was extremely frustrating from the moment we arrived. Only 40 minutes before our scheduled check-in, we received a message from the host stating that we were being moved from Caboose #1 to Caboose #2. We had booked Caboose #1 two weeks in advance, had our confirmation documents, and knew that the unit we reserved was available when we booked. When we arrived at the front office at the official 3 PM check-in time, we expected the situation to be handled professionally. Instead, the host was extremely unwilling to take responsibility and immediately blamed Airbnb for the "double booking." We explained that this was not an Airbnb issue -- we had reserved a specific caboose and were being informed last minute that it was no longer available. We requested a refund because we were not receiving the accommodation we paid for. The host repeatedly stated that she "didn't know how to do refunds" and acted as though getting approval from a manager was a major obstacle. She then told us she could refund us, but if we wanted to stay we would need to pay for another cabin. We explained that this was not acceptable -- the mistake was made on their end, and it was their responsibility to make it right. Instead of acknowledging the inconvenience, the host repeatedly told me I was being "rude" and that I needed to be kinder because she was "being honest" and "trying her best." Being told the truth 40 minutes before arrival does not make the situation acceptable. If we had been informed even a week earlier, we would have canceled and found another place to stay. She also claimed Caboose #1 and Caboose #2 were identical, which was simply not true. They have different scenery, different views, and the photos shown online clearly represented a different experience than what we received. After a lot of back and forth, she finally processed our refund and gave us a key to Caboose #2 for us to see if we still wanted to stay. Unfortunately, the condition of Caboose #2 confirmed our concerns: * The smell was awful * The AC did not cool the back of the caboose * The toilet barely flushed unless you held the handle down * The windows did not work * The patio was locked and unusable * The pool was closed We immediately returned the key and decided to stay elsewhere. Only then did the host finally apologize and offer for us to look at another "cozy cabin," which we declined. She then gave us a paper with a name and number and offered 50% off Caboose #1 "next time," but after this experience, we have no interest in returning. Overall, the biggest issue was not just the accommodation -- it was the complete lack of accountability, professionalism, and willingness to fix the situation. We felt dismissed, blamed, and treated as though we were the problem for expecting the reservation we paid for. We have also filed a report with Airbnb. Please reconsider staying here. A last-minute change, poor communication, and lack of customer service made this an extremely disappointing experience.

We came here over the summer for a family trip and decided that we liked it so much we came back…read morefor a relaxing getaway. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. The campgrounds are clean. We rented a small rustic cabin both times. It was clean when we arrived and I love that it has a full size bed and bunk bed. I also appreciate that they provide a small fan and space heater in the cabins. I honestly didn't mind having to walk to the bathroom/shower. Felt like summer camp. lol. And they were always clean. They have a cute little dog park, pool/hot tub and playgrounds too. I think the only drawback is that it is right off the road so there is constant car sounds. But the plus is that it is right next to a Chevron. Overall, I think the rates, friendly service, and cleanliness of this place make it a five-star stay in my book.

I really wanted to like this place, but overall, it was disappointing and not worth the price…read more There were a few positives. The location was quiet, some of the staff were nice, and the showers were better than expected. Unfortunately, that was not enough to make up for the rest of the experience. The cabins were extremely hot, and the lack of air conditioning made it very uncomfortable. Fans helped a little, but not enough to make the stay relaxing. For the price, I expected the accommodations to be much more comfortable and better maintained. The campground itself also felt boring, especially for families with children. There was not much to do, the on-site store was overpriced, and some of the basic amenities were disappointing. The Wi-Fi was weak and unreliable, the sites felt too close together, and the nearby highway noise took away from the outdoor camping feel. Cleanliness and management also seemed to be an issue. Bathrooms and facilities should be checked and cleaned regularly, especially with the number of employees around. Instead, it felt like things were being overlooked. For a KOA, I expected better organization, better communication, and better attention to guests. The staff who were friendly deserve credit, but management needs serious improvement. At this price point, guests should not be uncomfortable, bored, dealing with poor maintenance, or feeling like basic issues are being ignored. Overall, there are a few good things here, but not enough for me to recommend it or want to stay again.

Simply a marvelous place. This national forest surrounds the Grand Canyon, but it doesn't get even…read morea small fraction of attention as the Grand Canyon does. Maybe that's a good thing, since the peacefulness is one of the attractions. You really get a good sense of place when visiting. The Kaibab National forest covers 1.6 million acres, from canyons to prairies and mountain peaks. There are three sections: the North Kaibab Ranger District (north of Grand Canyon National Park), the Tusayan Ranger District (south of Grand Canyon National Park), and the Williams Ranger District. There are several visitor centers that have information about the area and things to do. Some of the national forest is scarred by forest fire, but new plant life is colonizing those areas again.

GC was closed to overnights because a water main broke... This is a good alternate choice if you…read moreare mostly "self-contained"! Very close to GC and on the same road.

4.5 stars. I stayed here for one night with my 8 yo son in August for our bi-annual camping trip…read more The only other glamping I've done and can compare to was when we went two years ago to Ventana. They are similar but have some differences that may make one better over the other for some folks. Pros: - close to GC - spacious tent with most everything you could possibly need (bathroom, lamps, chargers, etc) - awesome cafe with actually good-quality casual food Cons: - really bad wifi (which probably is the point as you're supposed to be one with nature and not be on your phone but I struggled with trying to respond to work emails that were urgent) - at one point, the roads get really bad as they are unpaved and full of stones/gravel Overall, a really good vacation though, and I can't wait to try out their other locations!

I was disappointed with the property. Images on the website show mountain views but there are none…read morefrom the property and tent. You have to walk up to their "Zen Garden" (no plants, just chairs and a hammock on a dirt road) to see mountains beyond the back of industry. I can see the appeal of this place if you have children, but we were there to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday and found the main tent too crowded. Also, I don't like spending over $500 a night and having to walk a block to get my morning coffee. The food and the service was very good. But it is overpriced for the experience.