Spillway Group Cg
Open seasonally from May 1 through October 31. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. The group site costs $185 per night for up to 25 people and 6 vehicles.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:59PM MST until October 12 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai, western Coconino, northern Gila, and far southern Navajo counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * 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 upper-level trough will help pull moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel up into western Arizona to produce showers and thunderstorms Saturday, followed by extended periods of rainfall through at least Sunday. Thunderstorms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding, while extended periods of rain can lead to elevated streams, rivers, and flow through washes. Greatest risk of heavy rainfall looks be along higher terrain due to upsloping. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:58PM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All of central and northern Arizona, including Apache, Navajo, Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong upper-level trough along with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will create a synoptic pattern supportive of strong gusts across northern Arizona, especially along the higher terrain.
No Fire Restrictions
There are currently no fire restrictions within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
About
Spillway Group Campground sits at 7,500 feet elevation on the Mogollon Rim in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, offering a single reservable group site amid a mixed forest of ponderosa pine, oak, and Douglas fir. The site overlooks scenic Woods Canyon Lake and can accommodate up to 25 people with 6 vehicles. Amenities include a vault toilet, potable water, picnic tables, and campfire grills. Due to site constraints, only tents, trailers, and small motorhomes up to 16 feet are permitted. Woods Canyon Lake provides excellent fishing and boating opportunities with electric trolling motors only. The Woods Canyon Lake Store and Marina is within walking distance, offering groceries, camping supplies, fishing equipment, and watercraft rentals. A scenic loop trail circles the lake, and the Rim Lakes Vista Trail less than a mile away leads to spectacular views of the Mogollon Rim. Free interpretive nature programs are available for groups staying at Spillway Group Site. Programs must be scheduled well ahead of arrival by contacting the forest service. The campground is managed by Advenco LLC during the operating season.
Directions
From Payson, take Highway 260 northeast toward Heber. Turn left onto Forest Road 300 directly across from the Rim Visitor Information Station and follow for 5 miles. The campground is adjacent to Woods Canyon Lake, approximately 5 miles north of State Highway 260 via FR 300 to FR 105. From Heber, take Highway 260 west approximately 25 miles to FR 300.
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 | $185 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 535-0181 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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