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Double Springs Campground

Double Springs Campground under tall pines near Mormon Lake
Shaded loop Site w/ table and ring Ponderosa stand Trail nearby Evening light Kiosk/spigot Camp setup Camp setup Camp setup
ReservableFamily FriendlyLake Mary CorridorVault ToiletsWater (Seasonal)
Overview

A tucked-in Mormon Lake corridor campground where the selling point is shade, structure, and a calmer loop.

Double Springs is the one I would choose when I want the campground to fade into the background. It has the developed basics, but it feels less like a launch point and more like a place to park, cook, and let the pines do most of the work.

Pick Dairy Springs if you are coordinating a bigger crew. Pick Pine Grove if Upper Lake Mary is the focus. Pick Double Springs when you want the quieter middle option and do not need the lake to carry the trip.

Best for
Quiet dinners, shaded sites, simple routines, and campers who want less corridor energy.
Watch out for
Seasonal water, subtle site differences, and expecting a big scenic centerpiece.

Best version of the trip: choose a perimeter site, keep the setup simple, and use the campground for a quiet reset instead of a packed itinerary.

At a Glance
Region
SE of Flagstaff — near Mormon Lake
Elevation
~7,100 ft
Access
Paved to campground; short, well-graded spur
Season
Typically late spring–fall
Sites
Tent/RV; no hookups
Facilities
Tables, rings, vault toilets, water (seasonal)
Reservations
Recreation.gov recommended
Cell
Spotty to decent along corridor
Coordinates (area)
34.9395° N, 111.4890° W
Getting There

From Flagstaff, take Lake Mary Road (FH 3) toward Mormon Lake. Double Springs is signed; follow the spur to the loop.

  1. Top off water and ice before leaving Flagstaff; do not build the trip around campground spigots.
  2. Watch for the signed spur and slow down before the campground turnoff.
  3. Loop once before unloading; the difference between a plain site and a good shaded edge is worth two minutes.

This is the pick when you want shaded camp time more than a lake agenda.

Before You Go
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Reminders
  • Bring your own water and treat any working spigot as a bonus.
  • Choose shade first, then worry about how photogenic the site is.
  • Keep the site compact; this campground is better when it stays quiet.
  • Put food and trash away before dusk, not after animals start checking tables.
  • Pack a real evening layer; the quiet part of the night is also the cold part.
Camping Info
  • Site feel: Developed but more tucked-in than the bigger corridor choices.
  • Best sites: Perimeter and shaded spots are worth a full loop before unloading.
  • Hookups: None; keep generator use inside posted rules and neighbor tolerance.
  • Fires: Legal only when restrictions allow; use the ring and leave it cold.
  • Restrooms: Vault toilets; bring sanitizer and a small light for night trips.
  • Pets: Leash in camp and check paws for burrs after wandering the edges.
  • Nearby: Mormon Lake viewpoints, Lake Mary day-use, and short forest wandering rather than a single must-do feature.
My Notes

I would not oversell Double Springs. Its value is that it does not ask much from you. If the goal is a low-noise evening in the trees with a table, ring, and enough shade, it works.

  • Choose over Dairy Springs: when you want a quieter-feeling site more than a larger crew base.
  • Choose over Pine Grove: when Lake Mary access is less important than shade and a slower evening.
  • Setup: a small rug and a low kitchen table are enough; this is not a gear-sprawl campground.
Choose It / Skip It
Good fit
Quiet dinners, shaded sites, simple routines, and campers who want less corridor energy.
Bad fit
Seasonal water, subtle site differences, and expecting a big scenic centerpiece.
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Gear that actually helped on this trip.

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