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Bear Canyon Lake Campground

Statistics Elevation
 7610'
Season
May - Oct.
Days Limit
14
Fee
No
Units
Dispersed
Trailer Limit
-
GPS Location
 34° 24' 10.87"N
111° 00' 17.41"W
Access
Dirt / Paved
 
Amenities Potable Water

No

Waste Disposal
Restrooms

Vault

Showers

No

Reservations

No

Store Nearby
Campsite Grills

Yes

Campsite Tables

No

Fire Rings

Yes

Utility Hookups

No

Information

928-535-7300

Firewood
Fishing Supplies
Laundry

Payson

Gas & Propane

Forest Lakes

ATV Use

No

Visitor Center

Rim Road & Hwy 260

Fish Species Rainbow Trout
Yes
Cutthroat Trout
-
Brook Trout
-
Brown Trout
-
Apache Trout
-
Crappie
-
Yellow Bass
-
Flathead Catfish
-
Tilapia
-
Yellow Perch
-
Carp
-
Redear Sunfish
-
Bluegill
-
Green Sunfish
-
Walleye
-
Northern Pike
-
Channel Catfish
-
Sunfish
-
Smallmouth Bass
-
Largemouth Bass
-
Striped Bass
-
White Bass
-
Arctic Grayling
Yes
Bullhead
-
Fly and Lure Only
Yes
Acreage
-
Body of Water Depth
-
Catch and Release Areas
-
Boats Allowed
Yes
Motor Limit
Electric
Boat Rentals
-

The campsites at Bear Canyon are loosely knit and primitive.

 

Bear Canyon Lake Campground is set among ponderosa pines, aspens and spruce trees, camping here is primitive. You may park where you like and set up camp, finding a flat spot can be a problem if there a lot of campers at the campground. There is no water or tables so be self contained. One note of improvement, the parking area is paved, but 1/4 mile from the lake. The sign at the parking area denotes a 0.2 mile hike to the lake, so if you are fishing, fish from the shore or bring a float tube with you.

Bear Canyon Lake is a "Pack it in - Pack it out" area. There is NO GARBAGE SERVICE. Please be good stewards of the land and leave the area better than how you found it.

Fishing is only with lure or flies, no bait.

For purposes of fire restrictions, this campground is considered to be an 'undeveloped' campground.  No fires will be permitted when fire restrictions are in effect for the Apache-Sitgreaves Forest.

Directions

From Rim Road and the S.R. 260 head west on Rim Road and travel for 13 miles to F.R. 89 then head north for 2.5 miles to the campground entrance.

 

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1- Tight 5- Spreadout

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Good for Kids

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