Knoll Lake Campground
The campground operates seasonally mid-May through early September, first-come, first-served only. A temporary closure for invasive species management was scheduled to end December 8, 2025. Stage 1 fire restrictions may be in effect; check the Fire Restrictions Hotline at 928-226-4607 before building campfires.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 2:59PM MST until August 29 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona...This includes the Colorado River between river miles 85 and 87...and between river miles 90 and 98. * Until 600 PM MST. * At 259 PM MST, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pima Point, Hermit's Rest, Monument Creek Vista, Hopi Point, Maricopa Point, South Rim Visitors Center, Pipe Creek Resthouse, Pipe Creek Vista, Yaki Point, Grand Canyon Village, Plateau Point, South Rim, Devil?s Corkscrew and Skeleton Point. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 85 and 87...and between river miles 90 and 98. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Havasupai Gardens Campground, Mather Campground, Clear Creek Camp Site, Below Clear Creek Camp Site, Zoroaster Camp Site, Above Cremation Camp Site, Below Pipe Creek Camp Site, 91 Mile Creek Camp Site, Trinity Creek Camp Site, Above Salt Creek Camp Site, Salt Creek Camp Site, Granite Camp Site, Lower Granite Camp Site, 94 Mile Canyon Camp Site, Hermit Camp Site, Old Dune Camp Site, Bull Schist Camp Site, Schist Camp Site, Upper Boucher Camp Site, Boucher Camp Site and Pipe Creek Rest Area. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Bright Angel Creek, Colorado River, 91- Mile Creek, Zoroaster Canyon, Heather Wash, Sapphire Canyon, Slate Creek, Clear Creek, Travertine Canyon, Monument Creek, Cremation Creek, Coconino Wash, Pipe Creek, Boucher Creek, Agate Canyon, 94- Mile Creek, Ninetyone Mile Creek, Crystal Creek, Trinity Creek, Lonetree Canyon, Hermit Creek, Horn Creek, Bright Angel Wash, Salt Creek and Garden Creek.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 2:42PM MST until August 29 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 545 PM MST. * At 242 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bright Angel Point, Phantom Ranch, Pipe Creek Resthouse, Point Sublime, Cape Royal Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Buddha Cloister and Vista Encantada. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 87 and 89...and between river miles 99 and 100. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Ribbon Falls, Bright Angel Campground, North Rim Campground, Cottonwood Campground, Clear Creek Camp Site, Upper Cremation Camp Site, Lower Cremation Camp Site, Roy's Beach Camp Site, Boat Beach Camp Site, Crystal Camp Site, Ego Beach Camp Site, Above Tuna Creek Camp Site, Above Tuna Rapids Camp Site, Manzanita Rest Area and Roaring Springs. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Bright Angel Creek, Crystal Creek, Colorado River, Clear Creek, Tuna Creek, Unkar Creek, Shinumo Creek, Kwagunt Creek, North Canyon, South Canyon, Zoroaster Canyon, Nankoweap Canyon, Lava Canyon and Slate Creek.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Apache, Coconino, and Navajo counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
About
Knoll Lake Campground offers a secluded forest camping experience at the edge of the spectacular Mogollon Rim, the 2,000-foot escarpment marking the southern boundary of the Colorado Plateau. At 7,493 feet elevation and roughly 80 miles southeast of Flagstaff, this primitive campground provides excellent access to the 75-acre Knoll Lake, a picturesque body of water stocked with rainbow trout where only single electric motors are permitted. The campground operates mid-May through early September on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Single sites accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles for $20/night, while double sites handle up to 16 people and 4 vehicles for $40/night. Senior and Access Interagency pass holders receive a 50% discount. Cash only; the nearest ATM is over an hour away. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables at each site, and fire pits with grills. Quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. with no generators permitted. Pets must be leashed at all times, and horses are prohibited within the campground. The 14-day stay limit applies. Access roads are gravel but suitable for sedans.
Directions
From Flagstaff, drive 55 miles south on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) to Clints Well. Turn left onto AZ 87, go about 10 miles to FR 95 just past the ranger station. Turn right and drive 6 miles south to FR 96, turn left and travel 2 miles to FR 321. Turn right and drive 10 miles to FR 300. Turn east (left) and go 4 miles to FR 295E. Turn left to the lake and campground. Forest Highway 3 and AZ 87 are paved; all Forest Roads are gravel but suitable for sedans. FR 95 is closed during winter.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 477-2255 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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