Nelson Lake
Forest Lakes, Arizona · 7,657 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,657 ft (2,334 m)7,657 ft2,334 m
- Land
- Sitgreaves National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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About
NELSON LAKE (Camping Area) is located on Forest Road 300 South toward Black Canyon. The site is just under 1 mile south of AZ State Highway 260.
This is a dispersed camping area. When the forest is in fire restrictions NO FIRES are allowed at this location. This camp area is fee free and as such it is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out area. Be a good steward of your public lands and help us keep this area FREE by packing out everything your bring in with you.
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon5G · 4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Nelson Lake: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 70% chance of rain49°34°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain53°34°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain51°38°
- FriMostly Sunny, 13% chance of rain55°39°
- SatChance Rain Showers, 38% chance of rain50°38°
Nearby camping
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Brookbank
Dispersed · 0.2 mi · Forest Lakes
Rim Resort
Campground · 1.3 mi · Forest Lakes
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)
Public Land · 1.5 mi · Forest Lakes
3 more within 25 mi
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