Spillway
group campsite is located just up the road from Spillway
Campground. The group site can be reserved for no more
than 25 people. Woods Canyon Lake is located just behind
the trees in the picture above. If no camp host is available
at the Spillway Campground, check in at Aspen
Campground.
Woods
Canyon Lake, the most popular camping area in the entire state,
has much to offer. Virtually every amenity is either available
on site or within a few miles. The Spillway Group Campground set
just above the lake and has room for 25 campers. This
campground is by reservation only. The campground is
well shaded by ponderosa pine, oak, aspen and douglas firs.
Located
at the lake is a country store complete with boat rentals and
a battery charging station for those who bring their own trolling
motors. The store pretty much has everything you might need for
a great camping trip. A phone is available at the front door of
the store.
Just
around the corner from the store is the Rocky Point day
use area. There is a charge to use the parking area but
it is minimal ($5.00). There is good fishing down by Rocky
Point and I tend to spend at least one afternoon there
every visit.
A
dump station is located back up the road about 1 mile as you exit
the Woods Canyon Recreation Area.
The
Rim Visitors Information Center is located at the junction of
the S. R. 260 and Rim Road.
Showers
are located at Canyon Point
Campground 5 miles east of the visitors center on
S. R. 260. The charge for using the showers is $5.00.
Directions
From
Payson, travel east on U.S. 260 until you reach the top
of the Mogollon Rim and turn left on F. R. 300 (Rim Road).
Travel west on Rim Road 3.4 miles to the Rec. Area entrance.
Turn right at the entrance and travel 1.5 miles to the
campground on the right. Don't forget to stop by the scenic
stops along Rim Road for spectacular views of the Mogollon
Rim and the valley below.
