Open for the season through October 31. Of the 136 sites, 55 are first-come-first-serve and the remainder are reservable via Recreation.gov. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect; campfires are permitted only in provided fire rings. 14-day stay limit.
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 12:19PM MST until June 30 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity 7 to 18 percent. * WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 6:45PM MST until June 29 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity values from 6 to 20 percent. * WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
About
Aspen Campground is a scenic hideaway for anglers, boaters, families, and photographers in north central Arizona near Heber and Payson. Located near the shore of Woods Canyon Lake at 7,000 ft elevation, the campground sits in a dense pine and aspen forest within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. The large facility features 136 campsites organized into four loops across alternating meadow and wooded areas, with sites spaced well apart for privacy. Woods Canyon Lake is one of seven lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area and among the most visited. The lake permits only electric boat motors. An easy hiking trail meanders around the lake, and the campground's paved roads are excellent for biking. A full-service marina at the lake offers boat rentals, groceries, and firewood. Forest Service rangers give educational programs on weekends. Wildlife viewing includes deer, elk, birds, and squirrels. Bears and skunks are common campground visitors, so proper food storage is essential. Summer temperatures are pleasant due to the elevation, though afternoon thunderstorms are common from late June through August. The Mogollon Rim Visitor Center, open weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day, is a short drive away.
Directions
From Payson, take Highway 260 northeast toward Heber. At mile marker 282, turn left at the sign for Woods Canyon Lake onto Rim Road/Forest Road 300. Follow for about 5 miles and turn right onto the paved road at the sign toward Woods Canyon Lake. Aspen Campground is about 1 mile down on the left, directly across from the Rim Visitor Information Station.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 69ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 69ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 535-0181 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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