[][1]This secluded forest camp offers easy access to two features of high visitor interest.The first is [Knoll Lake](/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=54918), a medium-sized body of water tucked away in a picturesque setting. People come here to fish for trout and tour the lake in small boats.The second feature of interest near this campground is the spectacular Mogollon Rim, a two thousand foot escarpment that marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. This picturesque plunge from cool highlands to low deserts extends across most of Arizona. The area around Knoll Lake, however, is the home of some of the Rim\'s most magnificent views. It provides a scenic setting for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding or just sitting back and enjoying the panorama.Group Campouts and Events: This campground does not have facilities for large groups or group activities. If one campsite cannot accommodate your group (eight at a single site, 16 at a double site), please call the Mogollon Rim Ranger District at 928-477-2255 to plan your group camp-out at [Elks, Moqui, or Long Valley group campgrounds](/detailfull/coconino/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5305927&amp;width=full).\_\_Hover mouse over photo to display slideshow controls. [View album on Flicker][2][][3]\_\_ 

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Knoll Lake Campground

This lake was amazing! We camped a short distance (about a mile up the hill) away from the lake where we had a completely secluded campsite and the boys built an incredible rock campfire pit! It was cool, woods-y and beautiful. There was great hiking and mountain biking right around our site. Side Note: the campsite we choose was a decent drive off the main road and the terrain was quite rugged so I recommend taking a 4x4 or a truck! (aka I did not take my little volvo haha)

LOVE IT!

Amazing campground and if you are looking to get away, this is the place. No cell service and very quiet. Takes some time on a rigged dirt road but any car can make it if you go slow. A favorite of ours. At night you can hear the coyotes and sometimes elk bugleing. Beautiful lake within walking distance.

A go-to to unplug

Knoll Lake Campground was a great spot for Me, my fiancé, our two friends and two dogs. We had a great time and the camp site was in great condition. The drive in to the site is very bumpy and takes about 40 min total to get through, but it was well worth it. We had to drive down to the lake which is still walking distance away, but we decided to drive and it was a great call. We were able to set up a spot by the lake and relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. Overall it was a great stay and totally worth the trek through the bumpy roads.  

4 Camping Newbies

I didn't stay at the campground because I prefer to camp alone. There are lots of dispersed camping along the first road 295 (which leads up to Knoll Lake). Coconino National Forest allows camping up to 300ft from the road. According to the rangers, bears are active in the area so it's important to follow the safety protocols. Spent the day on the lake which is well worth the extra drive to avoid the crowds at Woods Canyon. Found one spot with cell service where you turn off fr300 towards Knoll Lake. 

Lots of dispersed camping

Zero cell service lots of hunters but very secluded only know of hunters by the shots every now and then lake knoll is beautiful lots of Fish !! Five stars but for experienced campers only bring 4wd and a spare tire lots of awesome 4x4 trails and hiking this is camping at its best 

Beautiful 

We didn’t camp at the actual Knoll Lake site.  We turned off at FR 752 which is shortly after Babe Haught trail.  You have to take it slow heading back since the road is rough.  I drive a Hyundai Sante Fe Sport and was fine.  Was able to get 3-4 miles back and had just a 1.25 mile hike down to the lake.  If you have a truck or high clearance SUV you can get probably a quarter mile away from the lake.   

A good amount of dispersed camping spots and it amazingly quiet.  The next closest campers were probably a half mile away.  Didn’t see any wild life but we definitely could hear a lot. The elk were loud in the early morning.  Would definitely recommend this area.  

Great place to get away 

Knoll lake campground is very clean and well kept. Designated areas for tents that were raked up. The bathrooms were cleaner than most restaurants. 