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.
Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 12:58AM MST until October 11 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Moenkopi Wash in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 800 AM MST /900 AM MDT/ Tonight. * At 1258 AM MST /158 AM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Moenkopi Wash. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Moenkopi Wash. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Moenkopi Wash. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Tuba City and Moenkopi. This includes the following highways... Highway 160 between mile markers 318 and 321. U.S. Highway 89 between mile markers 476 and 478. State Route 264 between mile markers 323 and 324. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Colorado River, Begashibito Wash, Hamblin Wash, Fivemile Wash and Moenkopi Wash.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 11:08AM MST until October 12 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...western Coconino, northern Gila, far southern Navajo, and Yavapai counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * 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... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage through today, and continue through the overnight hours into Sunday. With deep tropical moisture in place from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, periods of embedded heavy rainfall will be possible leading to flash flooding. Additionally, the extended period of rain could lead to elevated flow in creeks, normally dry washes, and rivers. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 11:08AM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...All of central and northern Arizona. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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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