Woods Canyon Lake Group
Campground · Arizona · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sitgreaves National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 99 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 96
- People per site
- 7,589 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- Season: April 29 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 99 ft
- Up to 96 people per site
- Loops: WOOD
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Woods Canyon Lake Group
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WOOD | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 99 ft | 96 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
34.32861, -110.93917 · 34°19'43.0"N 110°56'21.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.9 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Woods Canyon Lake Group
- Can you reserve a site at Woods Canyon Lake Group?
- Yes, Woods Canyon Lake Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Woods Canyon Lake Group have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Woods Canyon Lake Group?
- 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Woods Canyon Lake Group?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Woods Canyon Lake Group.
- Does Woods Canyon Lake Group have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Woods Canyon Lake Group?
- Campfires are allowed at Woods Canyon Lake Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Woods Canyon Lake Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Woods Canyon Lake Group's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Group site non-electric $250 per night, includes 120 people and 30 vehicles.
Camping near Woods Canyon Lake Group
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- Crook Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mogollon Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rim Campground 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sinkhole Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sharp Creek 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area 0.4 mi · Facility
- Woods Canyon Lake Area Boating Site 0.5 mi · Facility
- Carr Lake Trailhead 1.9 mi · Facility
- Fr 9350 Campground 2.6 mi · Campground
- Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site 3.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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