Recreation area

Rim Lakes Vista Observation Site

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Arizona — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

In addition to unobstructed views and the colorful oaks, sun-drenched glens along the trail foster wildflowers that bloom profusely well into mid-to-late October.

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Rim Lakes Vista Observation Site doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Arizona campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.