Established Camping
Sitgreaves National Forest Canyon Point Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 15, 2024 through April 25, 2025.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 15, 2024 through April 25, 2025.
Sitgreaves National Forest Canyon Point Campground, near Forest Lakes, Arizona, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying some essential comforts. With spacious sites nestled among tall Ponderosa pines, it’s a great place to kick back, relax, and soak in the fresh forest air.
This campground offers clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors have consistently praised. Many campers appreciate the availability of electric hookups, making it easier to enjoy a few modern conveniences while camping. As one happy camper noted, “The sites are very clean, and the staff was very helpful.”
For outdoor enthusiasts, the area is perfect for hiking, with trails leading to nearby lakes ideal for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The campground is also known for its peaceful atmosphere, especially after dark, allowing you to unwind by the campfire under a blanket of stars.
While some campers have mentioned the occasional noise from highway traffic, the overall experience remains enjoyable, thanks to the friendly staff and the beautiful surroundings. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, Canyon Point Campground is a solid choice for a memorable outdoor adventure.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
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
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.
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.
Location
Sitgreaves National Forest Canyon Point Campground is located in Arizona
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.
Address
MILE POST 287 - HIGHWAY 260
Forest lakes, AZ
Coordinates
34.3233333 N
110.8266667 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups