The
Woods Canyon Group Campground can accomodate
up to 70 campers. 9 individual campsites surround a central
community picnic/gathering area. This campsite is located
away from the other campgrounds and can handle large groups
with ease.
Woods
Canyon Lake, the most popular camping area in the entire
state, has much to offer. Virtually every amenity is either
available on site or within a few miles. The Woods Canyon
Group campground is just 1/4 mile south of the Aspen
Campground. Woods Canyon Group Campground
is by reservation only.
Located
at the lake is a country store complete with boat rentals and
a battery charging station for those who bring their own trolling
motors. The store pretty much has everything you might need for
a great camping trip. A phone is available at the front door of
the store.
Just
around the corner from the store is the Rocky Point day
use area. There is a charge to use the parking area but
it is minimal ($5.00). There is good fishing down by Rocky
Point and I tend to spend at least one afternoon there
every visit.
A
dump station is located back up the road about 1 mile as you exit
the Woods Canyon Recreation Area.
The
Rim Visitors Information Center is located at the junction of
the S. R. 260 and Rim Road.
Showers
are located at Canyon Point
Campground 5 miles east of the visitors center on
S. R. 260. The charge for using the showers is $5.00.
Directions
From
Payson, travel east on U.S. 260 until you reach the top of the
Mogollon Rim and turn left on F. R. 300 (Rim Road). Travel west
on Rim Road 3.4 miles to the Rec. Area entrance. Turn right at
the entrance and travel 1.25 miles to the campground on the right.
Don't forget to stop by the scenic stops along Rim Road for spectacular
views of the Mogollon Rim and the valley below.
