Woods Canyon Lake Group
Open for the season May 1 through mid-October. When the group site is not reserved, individual family camping is available first-come, first-served at $25 per night. Group reservations are $275 per night through Recreation.gov.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:22PM MST until August 30 at 12:15AM 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...the Colorado River near mile marker 62. * Until 1215 AM MST /115 AM MDT/ Tonight. * At 522 PM MST /622 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced heavy rain earlier southwest of Cameron have resulted in a flash flood along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. Between 1 and 2 inches were estimate by radar earlier in the afternoon. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The flood wave is expected to reach the Colorado River between 10 PM and 1 AM. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain from thunderstorms earlier. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park. This includes the following highways... the Colorado River near mile marker 62. State Route 64 between mile markers 281 and 284. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp, Old Fish Camp Site, Above LCR Camp Site and Below LCR Camp Site. This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp. This includes the following Little Colorado River west of Cameron.
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.
No Fire Restrictions
There are currently no fire restrictions within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
About
Woods Canyon Lake Group Campground is a dedicated group site in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, positioned at 7,600 feet elevation in north-central Arizona. The campground sits within a thick mixed forest of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, oak, and aspen, just a short walk from the 52-acre Woods Canyon Lake. The single large site accommodates up to 100 people and 30 vehicles on a gravel pull-through driveway, making it ideal for family reunions, scout troops, and organizational gatherings. The site includes fire rings, picnic tables, a vault toilet, and potable water. Woods Canyon Lake allows only electric trolling motors and provides quality trout fishing in both the lake and nearby streams. The Rim Lakes Vista Trail begins less than a mile from the campground and offers expansive views of the Mogollon Rim. An easy interpretive trail loops around the lake, and free interpretive nature programs are available to groups by advance arrangement. Summer temperatures at this elevation are pleasant, though afternoon thunderstorms are common from late June through August. Wildlife in the area includes deer, elk, squirrels, and occasional bears. The nearest full-service community is Payson, 35 miles west on Highway 260.
Directions
From Payson, Arizona, take Highway 260 northeast toward Heber. Turn left (west) onto Forest Road 300 and follow for 3 miles. Turn right at Woods Canyon Lake Road and travel 0.75 miles to the campground on the right.
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 | No |
| Price | $275 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 535-0181 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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