Knoll Lake Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Forest Road 95, the primary access road, closes during winter. The campground typically operates from late April through September or November depending on weather conditions.

About

Located approximately 80 miles southeast of Flagstaff, Knoll Lake Campground offers a secluded forest camping experience in the Coconino National Forest. At 7,400 feet elevation, this remote campground sits among stands of ponderosa pine, aspen, and spruce, providing cool highland camping near two major attractions. The campground provides easy access to Knoll Lake, a 75-acre body of water stocked with rainbow, brown, and brook trout. The lake features a boat ramp for small watercraft, though motors are restricted to electric only. The second major draw is the spectacular Mogollon Rim, a 2,000-foot escarpment marking the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. This area showcases some of the Rim's most magnificent views and provides excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations available. Individual sites accommodate up to 8 people, and double sites can handle up to 16. Access requires traveling on graveled forest roads suitable for sedans during good weather, though winter snow and seasonal road closures make the area inaccessible during colder months.

Directions

From Flagstaff, drive 55 miles south on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) to Clints Well. Turn left on AZ 87 and go 10 miles to FR 95 (just past the ranger station). Turn right on FR 95 and drive 6 miles to FR 96. Turn left on FR 96 for 2 miles to FR 321. Turn right on FR 321 for 10 miles to FR 300. Turn left on FR 300 and go 4 miles to FR 295E. Turn left on FR 295E to reach the lake and campground. FR 95 closes during winter.

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