Canyon Point

MILE POST 287 - HIGHWAY 260
FOREST LAKES, AZ

Overview

Located in the scenic Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in north central Arizona near the town of Heber, Canyon Point has a range of individual and group campsites to suit many visitors.

The campground sits in a heavily wooded pine and aspen area 5 miles from the popular Willow Springs Lake. Campers enjoy trout fishing (both lake and stream), hiking, boating and photography.

Recreation

Hikers enjoy staying at Canyon Point because of its access to trails to the Sinkhole and the edge of the Mogollon Rim, which offers a spectacular view.

Its proximity to Willow Springs Lake also draws boaters and anglers. Families who stay on the weekends often attend educational programs given by Forest Service rangers at the facility's amphitheater.

Facilities

Canyon Point has 113 campsites, 32 of which have electricity. Tents, trailers and motor homes up to 75 ft. are allowed at the campground. Three of the single unit sites are accessible.

Larger families can be accommodated at the five double sites which can hold up to 16 people each, and there are two group sites that can host up to 25 or 55 people, respectively. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring with grill.

Showers and restrooms are provided, and firewood is available for sale.

Natural Features

Canyon Point lies in a forested area above the Mogollon Rim at an elevation of 7,500 ft. The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile long escarpment in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 ft in elevation. The unique landscape was created by the uplift of the Colorado Plateau followed by erosion and faulting that has sculpted spectacular canyons and buttes. The rim serves as the geographical divide between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below. Summer daytime temperatures are generally 20 - 40 degrees cooler than the greater Phoenix Area. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for possible rain and cool nighttime temperatures.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.

Nearby Attractions

Forest Lakes, Arizona is located approximately 2 miles east of the campground. Visitors can find food, fuel, telephones, and groceries. The nearest full service community is Overgaard, 22 miles east on Highway 260.

Camp site features

Across 102 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 32 of 102 sites
Pets allowed: all 102 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 102 sites
Group sites: 7 of 102 sites
Longest RV: 99 ft
Largest party: 50 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

Take Highway 260 east from Payson toward Heber. The campground is located at milepost 287 on State Highway 260 approximately 4.5 miles east of the Rim Visitor Information Station, and 20 miles west of Heber.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Jessi B

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Reviewed 22 days ago

We go to Canyon Point every year. The camp hosts this year were the nicest people ever. Only complaint is trying to reserve sites with electricity. I will log in as soon as the camp sites are available and they are always completely booked. Not sure how they can be all booked withing a minute, but it happens every year. You must have to KNOW SOMEBODY to get them.

Nicholas W

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Reviewed 24 days ago

Had a great time camping at Canyon Point, besides the large amount of rain and weather we were hit with the 2nd half of our stay. The bathrooms and showers were extremely clean and well taken care of. Highly recommended!

John L

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Reviewed 24 days ago

Such a great place to camp.. no issues

Edmund H

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Reviewed a month ago

Always beautiful, clean and comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff.

Johnny B

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Reviewed a month ago

This is our go to camp ground. We take a week long trip every October. The hosts are friendly and always available. The campsites are clean and maintained. The outhouse style bathrooms throughout the grounds are kept clean, but they also have flush toilets and showers located at the entrance. My parents loved this place and camped here, and we are keeping up the tradition.

Brian H

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Reviewed a month ago

Great campground, nice and quiet, lots of trails nearby for hiking and two lakes within five minutes at Woods Canyon Lake or Willow Springs Lake both have great fishing and the lakes were nice and full. The public showers and restrooms were very clean. They cleaned them twice a day and showers were nice and hot.

Availability

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