Crook Campground

Overview

This group campground is situated in a tall ponderosa pine forest, just down the road from the popular Woods Canyon Lake in north central Arizona. The shaded campground is a nice hideaway for large groups with opportunities for boaters, anglers, hikers, families and photographers.

Recreation

Popular activities include trout fishing, hiking, boating, cycling, horseback riding, and photography. Woods Canyon Lake is the most popular of four lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area. Woods Canyon Lake only allows electric boat motors. The paved Meadow Trail borders Crook Campground and will bring you about 1 mile north to Woods Canyon Lake or one quarter mile south to the The Rim Lakes Vista and Rim Trail is just a quarter mile from the campground and leads to spectacular views of the Mogollon Rim and surrounding area.

Facilities

The campground is arranged in two loops in a cul-de-sac design. Each has a group area that can host up to 110 campers and 26 vehicles (parallel parking only). The sites can accommodate both RVs and tents, though some areas are less suited for tent camping. A picnic shelter is located in the middle of the group use area. Groceries are available at the Woods Canyon Store, and a dump station is located near the park. Firewood is available for sale at the store and onsite.

Natural Features

The campground is situated a ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Wildlife viewing includes birds, squirrels, deer and elk. Hikers who venture onto nearby trails are afforded expansive views of the land beneath the Mogollon Rim. 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 and serves as the geographical divide between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below. Summer temperatures can be very pleasant because of the elevation. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for rain and cool nighttime temperatures.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Gas, food, and groceries are available in Forest Lakes 9 miles east. The nearest full service community is Payson, Arizona, 34 miles west on Highway 260. Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.

Camp site features

Across 2 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 2 sites
Group sites: all 2 sites
Longest RV: 30 ft
Largest party: 110 people

Directions

From Heber: Travel 25 miles west on State Highway 260. Turn right onto Forest Road 300 which is located directly across from the Rim Visitor Information Station. Travel about 4 miles north of State Highway 260 toward Woods Canyon Lake. Turn right onto Forest Road 105 toward Woods Canyon Lake. Watch for signs for Crook Campground. From Payson: Travel approximately 30 miles east on State Highway 260. When you top out on the rim, take the first left onto Forest Road 300 directly across the highway from the Rim Visitor Information Station. Travel about 4 miles north. Turn right onto Forest Road 105 toward Woods Canyon Lake. Watch for signs for Crook Campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

10 reviews

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Jason J

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Reviewed a month ago

We have had a full campsite. 16 spots full for our 4th annual company camping trip. Everyone loved it and our camp host were the best as always. Cant wait until next year.

Kameron H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The campground was wondering. The Ramada in the center of the camp made the entire weekend for us. It was so nice to sit around and hangout under the Ramada and be able to watch the kids play all around us.

Randy M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Trash from previous campers on perimeter of camp sites

Luis M

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Really wonderful place with a helpful and friendly camp host. The bathrooms were kept clean and the Gazebo is amazing!

yochanan f

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Reviewed 6 months ago

Don and Wally were amazing hosts. They were very considerate and helped us in every way they could. It was great having them as hosts for this group camp. The restrooms were cleaned often.

Luis M

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Reviewed a year ago

The facilities were clean, well cared for and the host (wally) was excellent. Would come again.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 11% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.