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Riggs Lake

Coronado National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMt Lemmon / TucsonArizona⭐ 4.2 (5)
Riggs Lake
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Riggs Lake in Arizona has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Riggs Lake Group Site
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #Riggs Lake Group Site

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A #Riggs Lake Group Site — Riggs lake Dock
Site A #Riggs Lake Group Site · Riggs lake DockSafford RD
Campsite A #Riggs Lake Group Site — Riggs fee sign
Site A #Riggs Lake Group Site · Riggs fee signSafford RD

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 8 openings at Riggs Lake over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 4–24 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site📍 ~487 mi from LA💵 $50/nightGroup Standard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆5 ratings
5★3
4★0
3★2
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.0/4
Verizon0.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Riggs Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Riggs Lake?

Riggs Lake in Arizona takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Riggs Lake?

Campsite fees at Riggs Lake run about $50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Riggs Lake when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Riggs Lake often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Riggs Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 8 openings at Riggs Lake over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 4–24 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Riggs Lake a good campground?

Riggs Lake holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Riggs Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Riggs Lake, AT&T rates highest at 2.0 out of 5 from 1 report. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Riggs Lake located?

Riggs Lake is located in Mt Lemmon / Tucson, Arizona. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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