Woods Canyon Lake Group

Overview

Woods Canyon Lake Group Area is located in north central Arizona near the community of Forest Lakes. The camp is adjacent to popular Woods Canyon Lake and situated in thick pine forests, providing a great getaway for large groups of up to 100 people. It offers plenty of activities for anglers, boaters, hikers, families and photographers.

Recreation

Woods Canyon Lake is one of seven lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area, and one of the most visited. Trout fishing (both lake and stream) is a favorite pastime. Woods Canyon Lake only allows electric boat motors. Two other lakes are within a short drive.

The Rim Lakes Vista Trail, less than a mile from the campground, and others in the area lead to spectacular views of the Mogollon Rim. An easy hiking trail meanders around the lake, and the paved roads in the recreation area make for great afternoon bike rides.

Families might also enjoy attending educational programs given by Forest Service rangers on the weekends.

Facilities

The group camping area is primitive but convenient to the lake. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The facility can comfortably accommodate 70 people, though the maximum is 100.

Natural Features

Woods Canyon Lake is surrounded by a dense forest of pine, fir, oak and aspen, and sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet. 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 cliff in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation and serves as the geographical dividing line 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.

Wildlife viewing includes birds, squirrels, deer and elk. Deer, skunks and bears are common campground visitors.

Nearby Attractions

The nearest full service community is Payson, Arizona, 35 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.

Contact Info

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

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Pets allowed: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 99 ft
Largest party: 96 people
Equipment: POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Payson, Arizona, take Highway 260 northeast from Payson toward Heber. Turn left (west) onto Forest Road 300 and follow for 3 miles. Turn right at Woods Canyon Lake Road and travel 0.75 miles to the campground on the right side of the road.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Scott H

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Reviewed a month ago

No ramada. Nearly all group sites everywhere have ramadas. The sites were wet and some did not drain well. We paid big bucks for some dirt, a toilet, and a water spigot. Why no protection from the sun or rain?

Karen C

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The camp hosts are amazing!!! Everything was perfect. The hosts did everything they could to keep the bathrooms clean. It would have been better if they had been emptied.

Jerome S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The host of the campsite Carlotte and Bob were amazing. They help use in having a great camping experience!

Julio L

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Best hosts we've had camping!

Ammon M

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Reviewed a year ago

We've been coming to this site for a company campout for years, and every year itis a success. The weather is perfect for hikes, and the lake is great for fishing or going on a relaxing kayak ride. Bob and Charlotte are the absolute best hosts we could ask for. Looking forward to going back next year.

Robert P

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Reviewed a year ago

Why have they cut the access to water at the group site , you go to the dump station and get water for your RV but can’t get the water from from sane system at the camp site

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