Facilities
Facilities available at Alamo Lake State Park.
Visitor Center / Park Store / Bait
Note: From 5 – 7 am, the Visitor Center/Park Store phone number is for emergency use only.
The Visitor Center is open from 8 am – 4:30 pm daily.
On January 2, 2009, Alamo Lake's new Bait / Park Store opened. The Park Store carries fishing and camping item like fishing licenses, boating supplies (boating flags, life jackets, boat cushions, ropes, anchors, battery clamps, etc.), and firewood. We also have great park specific items like shirts and hats, patches, walking sticks, pins, books, and more. In addition, we offer a nice line of souvenir items.
Food items for sale include ice cream, soda, water, milk, eggs, canned vegetables, candy bars, condiments, hot dogs & buns, marshmallows & graham crackers, personal hygiene items, and more.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in each campground, at the Visitor Center, and at each boat ramp. All restroom are handicap accessible.
Exhibits
Interpretive exhibits are located inside the park office.
Group: Day Use Areas
The group day use areas have one 60 x 20 foot Ramada with one barbeque grill for use. There is a $25 per day reservation fee for this area, and standard per vehicle day use fee. For reservation call the park at (928) 669–2088.
We have two group ramadas for day use. One south of Campground A and one in Campground E. The site in the group campground can be used for extremely large groups, contact the park for details.
Group: Camping Sites
One group camping area has a 60 x 20 foot Ramada with one barbeque grill for use. There is a vault toilet, along with four chemical toilets located in the group use area. There is a $25 per day reservation fee for this area, and $15 per vehicle per night camping fee. This area can accommodate vehicles up to 60 foot long. For reservation call the park at (928) 669–2088.
There is also a second smaller group camping area. It has a 20 X 20 foot Ramada, chemical toilets, fire pit and large group grill. There is a $15 reservation fee for this group area, and a $15 per night per vehicle camp fee.
Camping Sites
Site reservations are available by calling the Reservation Center at (520) 586-2283. You can call 7 days a week, from 8 am to 5 pm MST. There is a $5 non-refundable reservation fee per site. You may also reserve campsites 24/7 for this park online ![]()
Dry camping is located in Campgrounds D & E. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The fee is $15 a night per vehicle. There are vault and chemical toilets located throughout the campgrounds.
Also Campground A has 21 sites available while Campground B has 15 sites (#28-42). These sites are $15 per night.
Effective Oct. 1, 2012 there will be a $15.00 per night fee for second vehicles. Fee will be paid upon arrival at the park. Fee does not apply to vehicles towed behind a primary vehicle when the primary vehicle remains at the site and the towed vehicle is used for transportation.
For cancellation policy see Reservation Policies: Terms & Conditions
RV Sites
Site reservations are available by calling the Reservation Center at (520) 586-2283. You can call 7 days a week, from 8 am to 5 pm MST. There is a $5 non-refundable reservation fee per site. You may also reserve campsites 24/7 for this park online ![]()
There are 19 full hook-up sites with 50 amp electric, water and sewer located in the Main Campground. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. There is no limit to maximum RV length at these sites.
Additional sites have 30/50 amp electric and water at each site. Campgound B has 27 electric sites. The Ramada Area has 12 electric sites. Cholla Campground area has 41 electric sites (30 amp). Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring.
Effective Oct. 1, 2012 there will be a $15.00 per night fee for second vehicles. Fee will be paid upon arrival at the park. Fee does not apply to vehicles towed behind a primary vehicle when the primary vehicle remains at the site and the towed vehicle is used for transportation.
For cancellation policy see Reservation Policies: Terms & Conditions
Dump Station
There are two dump stations at the park. One is located at the Cholla campground, and the other is located in the main campground.
Showers
Showers are located in camp areas A, C, and in the main campground.
Picnic Areas/Shelters
Group Ramadas are located in camp areas A and E.
Biking
Although there are not specific bike trails, cyclists use bikes to explore the park.
Fishing
Alamo lake has large mouth bass, crappie, red eared sun fish, channel cat fish, Tilapia, and blue gill. Read the park's Fishing Blog.
A valid Arizona fishing license is required for anglers fourteen and older. Licensing information is available online at Arizona Game & Fish, or purchase a fishing license at a local dealer.
Swimming
This park has swimming, but no beaches. No lifeguard on duty. Swimming is at your own risk.
Boat Ramp
There are two paved boat ramps in the park. One is located in the Cholla campground and the other is located in the main campground.
Non-Motorized Watercraft
Non-motorized boats may launch at either boat ramp.
Wildlife Viewing
Although there is a variety of wildlife around the park, wild burros, coyote, eagles, pelicans, and Great Blue Herons are the most common.
Western Region
- Alamo Lake
- Buckskin Mountain
- Cattail Cove
- Lake Havasu
- River Island
- Yuma Quartermaster Depot
- Yuma Territorial Prison
Northern Region
- Dead Horse Ranch
- Fort Verde
- Homolovi
- Jerome
- Red Rock
- Riordan Mansion
- Slide Rock
- Verde River Greenway
Eastern Region
- Boyce Thompson Arboretum
- Catalina
- Fool Hollow Lake
- Lost Dutchman
- Lyman Lake
- McFarland
- Oracle
- Tonto Natural Bridge
Southern Region




