Spillway
Open May 1 through October 31 annually. Some sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; others are first-come, first-served. Maximum vehicle length is 16 feet due to site constraints.
Flood Watch issued October 31 at 1:13AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils. * WHERE...All of northern and central Arizona. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST Saturday through 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A second round of rain and isolated thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible, on already saturated ground. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
No Fire Restrictions
There are currently no fire restrictions within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
14 Day Camping Limit Order
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests visitors are limited to no more than 14 consecutive days within any 30 day period.
About
Spillway Campground occupies a prime lakeside location on Woods Canyon Lake, one of the most visited lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area of Arizona's Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. At 7,500 ft elevation, the campground is shaded by ponderosa pine, oak, and Douglas fir, providing cool summer temperatures and a scenic retreat from the desert heat below the Mogollon Rim. The campground offers 26 individual campsites plus one group site accommodating up to 25 people. Each site includes a leveled spur, picnic table, fire ring, and charcoal grill. Three vault toilets and water hydrants serve the campground. Woods Canyon Lake permits only electric boat motors, making it ideal for quiet fishing. The Woods Canyon Lake loop trail passes adjacent to the campground, and the Rim Lakes Vista Trail is less than a mile away. Summer brings pleasant temperatures but afternoon thunderstorms are common from late June through August. Gas and groceries are available 10 miles east at Forest Lakes; Payson is 35 miles west on Highway 260.
Directions
From Payson, take Highway 260 northeast toward Heber. Turn left (west) onto Forest Road 300 directly across from the Rim Visitor Information Station and follow for 5 miles. Turn right onto Woods Canyon Lake Road (FR 105). Spillway is 0.75 miles on the right, adjacent to Woods Canyon Lake. Located 25 miles west of Heber.
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 | — |
| Price | $36 - $190 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 42ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 42ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 535-7300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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