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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 6:45PM MST until June 30 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.
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
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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