Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Aspen
VISIT DATE: 05/26/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Black Mesa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Forest Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Forest Lakes, AZ, take State Rt. 260 west 6.1 miles to Rim
Lakes Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 300). Turn right onto Rt.
300 and go 3.3 miles to Woods Canyon/Forest Rt. 105 sign. Turn
right onto Rt. 105 and go 1.1 miles to campground sign. Turn
left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,500 ft.
The campground is one of seven in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area.
It is composed of four loops in alternating meadow and wooded
areas. It is large and rambling and offers several camping
experiences and environments from marshy meadows to a rocky
forest. For viewing, there are many birds, squirrels, deer and
elk. Most sites are well separated for privacy. Firewood is
available. Interpretive programs are offered on weekends at the
Canyon Point campground. There are three nearby lakes accessible
from this campground - Woods Canyon, Willow Springs and Bear Canyon.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 26 through October 27
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $34 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 132
Total Sites: 133
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 133
No. Grilles on Sites: 133
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There are waste stations (with
potable water) available for a fee on Forest Rt. 105 across from
Crook campground and at Canyon Point campground on State Rt. 260.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
There is one wheelchair friendly toilet located near sites E and
F.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Nearby are Woods Canyon Lake (52 acres - electric motors), Willow
Springs Lake (150 acres - up to 8hp motors) and Bear Canyon Lake
(65 acres - electric motors).
HIKING
Meadow Trail (paved - foot only) - 1.8 miles.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Black Canyon Rim
VISIT DATE: 05/27/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Black Mesa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Forest Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Forest Lakes, AZ, take State Rt. 260 east 1.1 miles to Black
Canyon Lake sign (Forest Rt. 300). Turn right onto Rt. 300 (dirt
road) and go 2.2 miles to an intersection and campground sign.
Turn left and then immediately right into the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,600.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and located adjacent to
Forest Rt. 300 (General Crook Trail), along the rim of Black
Canyon. It is rustic with young Ponderosa pine and grassy
understory.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 26 through October 13
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. RVrs should fill up water
tank before arriving at campground. An RV waste station with potable
water is available for a fee at the (national forest) Canyon Point
campground - 2.3 miles west on State Rt. 260.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Potable water is provided from a small water tank maintained by
the campground host.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
The Black Canyon Lake is located 3.8 miles northeast of
campground on Forest Rt. 86. It is 78 acres and power boats are
limited to electric motors.
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
Comments:
Fishing (Rainbow and Brown Trout) is available at Black Canyon
Lake, 3.8 miles northeast of campground on Forest Rt. 86.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Canyon Point
VISIT DATE: 05/25/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Black Mesa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Forest Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Forest Lakes, AZ, take State Rt. 260 west 1.2 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,700.
The campground is one of seven in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area.
It is composed of two loops - A and B. Loop A offers some sites
with electric hookups among Ponderosa pine. Loop B has no
electric hookups and is composed of Ponderosa pine and Aspen.
There is one wheelchair friendly vault at the intersection of
Loops A and B and another (flush) at the main bathhouse located
near the amphitheater. Firewood is available for a fee. There
are interpretive programs held on weekends during the summer.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 26 through October 27
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $34 per day - no electric hookups
$45 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 99
Total Sites: 104
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 104
No. Grilles on Sites: 104
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 35
No. RV Pull Throughs: 24
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 61'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Several of the pull throughs can
accommodate more than one RV. Many of the sites can accommodate
any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 12
No. Threaded: 11
Comments:
Showers and flush toilets (all wheelchair friendly) are located
near the amphitheater. There are three each private shower rooms for
men and women with toilet. This configuration is especially nice
for families with small children.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Nearby are Woods Canyon Lake (52 acres - electric motors), Willow
Springs Lake (150 acres - up to 8hp motors) and Bear Canyon Lake
(65 acres - electric motors).
HIKING
Back Alley (foot & mountain bike) - 2 miles
Late Nite (loop, foot and mountain bike) - 4 miles
Take a picnic lunch on the Back Alley hike; there is picnic table
at the end of hike with a scenic view from the Mogollon Rim.
Along the way, detour slightly to view the "Sinkhole."
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Crook
VISIT DATE: 05/26/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Black Mesa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Forest Lakes
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Forest Lakes, AZ, take State Rt. 260 west 6.1 miles to Rim
Lakes Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 300). Turn right onto Rt.
300 and go 3.3 miles to Woods Canyon Lake/Forest Rt. 105 sign
(Forest Rt. 105). Turn right onto Rt. 105 and go 0.2 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,500 ft.
The campground is one of seven campgrounds in the Rim Lakes
Recreation Area. It has a figure eight-like configuration with
parallel parking (pull through) at each site. Young Ponderosa
pine dominate the campground. Some sites have little or no space
for tents. Firewood is available for a fee. Interpretive
programs available during the summer at the (National Forest)
Canyon Point campground. Designated a group campground, campsites
are available for single families if campground is not used by a group.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 5
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 0
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 26
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 9' X 60'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water is provided from a small tank at the host site. RVs should
fill up water tank at waste station.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Nearby are Woods Canyon Lake (52 acres - electric motors), Willow
Springs Lake (150 acres - up to 8hp motors) and Bear Canyon Lake
(65 acres - electric motors).
HIKING
None
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Fool Hollow Lake
VISIT DATE: 05/21/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/13/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lakeside
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Show Low
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-697-2757 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Show Low, AZ, at the intersection of State Rts. 260 and 77 and
US Rt. 60, take State Rt. 260 (Clark Rd.) west 1.9 miles to Fool
Hollow Lake Recreation Area sign (Old Linden Rd.). Turn right
onto Old Linden Rd. and go 0.6 miles to another Fool Hollow Lake
Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.5 miles to
campground entrance.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,300 ft.
This campground was developed as a partnership between the USDA,
Forest Service; Arizona State Parks; Arizona Game and Fish and
the City of Show Low. Corporate sponsors are the Arizona Public
Service and McCarty Construction Co. The Arizona State Parks
manages the campground for the partnership. Operation of
generators is prohibited.
The campground is composed of seven loops: Mallard, Red Head,
Ruddy Duck, Cinnamon Teal, Osprey, Bald Eagle and Northern
Harrier. Osprey, Bald Eagle and Northern Harrier offer no
hookups, but provide attractive tent or RV sites. All other
loops have a mixture of electric and water hookups or full
hookups. The campground is adjacent to Fool Hollow Lake and is
composed of Ponderosa and Juniper pines. Some sites overlook the
lake. Interpretive programs and guided nature walks are provided
during the summer season. The interior roads and parking aprons
can handle most any size RV.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
None
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - no hookups
$35 to $70 per day - electric and water hookups. (Mallard and Red Head loops
also have sewer hookups).
The Golden Age and Golden Access passports are NOT honored.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 120
Total Sites: 120
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 120
No. Grilles on Sites: 120
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 59
No. Water and Electric Only: 29
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 65'
Comments:
The parking aprons are cement.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 10
Comments:
Five of the seven loops have bathhouses with shower rooms
affording privacy for the family or individual. These bathhouses
have wheelchair friendly showers. The public phone is located at
the Mallard Loop.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing:
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Fool Hollow Lake is 149 acres. Power boats are limited to
electric motors only.
HIKING
There is an unnamed 0.75-mile paved trail in the campground.
FISHING
Large and Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Walleye and Rainbow/Brown
Trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Los Burros
VISIT DATE: 05/21/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lakeside
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeside
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lakeside, AZ, take State Rt. 260 east 6.8 miles (through
McNary) to Vernon Rd. sign (County Rt. 3140). Turn left onto
Vernon Rd. and go 0.2 miles to stop sign. Continue straight on
dirt road and go 3.1 miles to where County Rt. 3140 changes to
Forest Rt. 224. Continue straight on Rt. 224 for 4.1 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign an go 0.4 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and is the former site
of the Los Burros Ranger Station, which was built about 1909.
The Ranger's house and barn are all that remain. There are
several corrals for horses. Sites are large and widely scattered
and located next to a large meadow. Campground has the "circle
your wagons around the fire" feel. It is rustic and attractive
with a grassy understory. There is gas, limited groceries and a
casino in Hon-Dah, about 4 miles west on State Rt. 260 (from
Vernon Rd.). Although used by equestrian campers, it is not
designated just for their use.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Open all year, weather permitting. Restrooms open only from
May 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 30' X 93'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and not well defined. There is a
waste station available for a fee at the Hon-Dah RV Park, 4 miles
west on State Rt. 260 (from Mt. Vernon Rd.).
water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Los Burros Trail (horse, foot & mountain bike) - 13 miles
This trail accesses the White Mountain Trail network.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mogollon
VISIT DATE: 05/28/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Black Mesa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Forest Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Forest Lakes, AZ, take State Rt. 260 west 6.1 miles to Rim
Lakes Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 300). Turn right onto Rt.
300 and go 3.3 miles to an intersection. Continue straight on
Rt. 300 (dirt) and go 0.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,500 ft.
The campground is one of seven campgrounds in the Rim Lakes
Recreation Area. It has a figure eight-like configuration with
parallel parking (pull through) at each site. Woods are
Ponderosa pine with grassy understory. Interpretive programs are
offered at the (National Forest) Canyon Point campground.
Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 26 through October 13
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 26
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 26
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 9' X 60'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. A waste station with potable water is
available for a fee at the (National Forest) Canyon Point campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water is provided from a small water tank that is manually
maintained by the concessionaire. RV water tanks should be
initially filled at the (National Forest) Canyon Point
campground's waste station.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Water sports available at the Woods Canyon (52 acres), Bear
Canyon (65 acres) and Willow Springs (150 acres) Lakes. The
latter permits motors up to 8hp and the rest are limited to
electric motors.
HIKING
None
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Rim
VISIT DATE: 05/26/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Black Mesa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Forest Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Forest Lakes, AZ, take State Rt. 260 west 6.1 miles to Rim
Lakes Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 300). Turn right onto Rt.
300 and go 0.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,500 ft.
Campground is one of seven campgrounds in the Rim Lakes
Recreation Area. Campground has a figure eight-like
configuration with parallel parking (pull through) at each site.
The woods are primarily Ponderosa pine with no understory. There
are interpretive programs offered at the (National Forest) Canyon
Point campground. Firewood is available for a fee. There are
three nearby lakes accessible from this campground - Woods
Canyon, Bear Canyon and Willow Springs.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 26 through October 13
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 26
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 26
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 9' X 60'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The waste station, with potable water
is available for a fee at the (National Forest) Canyon Point campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water is provided from a small water tank that is manually
maintained by the concessionaire. RV water tanks should be
filled at the (National Forest) Canyon Point campground's waste
station.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Water sports available at the Woods Canyon (52 acres), Bear
Canyon (65 acres) and Willow Springs (150 acres) Lakes. The
latter permits motors up to 8hp and the rest are limited to
electric motors.
HIKING
None
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Scott Reservoir
VISIT DATE: 05/22/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lakeside
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeside
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Lakeside, AZ, take Porter Mountain Rd. north 1.4 miles to
Scott Reservoir sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.6 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,700 ft.
The campground is located on the banks of the Scott Reservoir
among large Alligator Junipers. Originally a dispersed campground,
it is slowly being converted to a developed campground and more RV
friendly. While the campground can accommodate RVs, only small RVs
are recommended - low branches, very rough and eroded interior roads
limit RV access. Campground is popular spot for night fishing. Camp
sites 1 through 5 are tent only - no turnaround for RVs.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 1 through October 27.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are irregular in shape. The interior roads
are rough, eroded, and dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Scott Reservoir is a 70-acre irrigation lake. Water level may be
low in the summer. Power boats are limited to electric motors.
HIKING
Access to the White Mountain Trail System, with its 11 loops
and connector trails, is across the Reservoir's dam.
FISHING
Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass and Catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sinkhole
VISIT DATE: 05/26/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Black Mesa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Forest Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Forest Lakes, AZ, take State Rt. 260 west 4.2 miles to
Willow Springs Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 149). Turn right
onto Rt. 149 and go 0.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,500 ft.
The Campground is one of seven campgrounds in the Rim Lakes
Recreation Area. It has a figure eight-like configuration with
parallel parking (pull through) at each site. Sites are heavily
wooded with mature Ponderosa pines. Three sites are very rocky
with no room for a tent. There are interpretive programs at the
nearby (National Forest) Canyon Point campground. Firewood is
available for a fee. Understory is rocky and grassy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 26 through October 27
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 3
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 26
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 9' X 60'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The waste station with potable water is
available for a fee at the (National Forest) Canyon Point campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water is provided from a small water tank that is manually
maintained by the concessionaire. RV water tanks should be
initially filled at the (National Forest) Canyon Point
campground's waste station.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Water sports available at the Woods Canyon (52 acres), Bear
Canyon (65 acres) and Willow Springs (150 acres) Lakes. The
latter permits motors up to 8hp and the rest are limited to
electric motors.
HIKING
None
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Spillway
VISIT DATE: 05/26/1998
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2024
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Black Mesa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Forest Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Forest Lakes, AZ, take State Rt. 260 west 6.1 miles to Rim
Lakes Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 300). Turn right onto Rt.
300 and go 3.3 miles to Woods Canyon Lake/Forest Rt. 105 sign.
Turn right onto Rt. 105 and go 1.1 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Ther elevation is 7,500 ft.
Campground is one of seven located in the Rim Lakes Recreation
Area. Campground is located adjacent to the Woods Canyon Lake
and spillway in a grove of mature Ponderosa pines, which provide
shade but little screening between sites. The understory is
grassy with some sites overlooking the lake and spillway. This
is a pretty little campground, popular for families and
fishermen. Limited groceries, supplies and boat rentals
(electric motor and rowboats) are available at the Woods Canyon
Store located at the end of Forest Rt. 105. Firewood is
available for a fee. Interpretive programs are offered at the
nearby (National Forest) Canyon Point campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 26 through October 27
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $34 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Maneuverability for some RVs on
the interior roads is tight. The waste stations are located 0.9
miles south on Forest Rt. 105 (across from Crook campground) and
6.9 miles east on State Rt. 260 at the Canyon Point campground.
There is potable water and the fee is $3 at both locations.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
Public phone located at Woods Canyon Store.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Woods Canyon Lake is 52 acres. Willow Springs (150 acres) and
Bear Canyon Lakes (65 acres) are also nearby. Motors are limited
to electric, except at Willow Springs which is up to 8hp.
HIKING
None
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown Trout
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