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Located in the scenic Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in north central Arizona near the town of Heber, Canyon Point has a range of individual and group campsites to suit many visitors.
The campground sits in a heavily wooded pine and aspen area 5 miles from the popular Willow Springs Lake. Campers enjoy trout fishing (both lake and stream), hiking, boating and photography.
Canyon Point has 113 campsites, 32 of which have electricity. Tents, trailers and motor homes up to 75 ft. are allowed at the campground. Three of the single unit sites are accessible.
Larger families can be accommodated at the five double sites which can hold up to 16 people each, and there are two group sites that can host up to 25 or 55 people, respectively. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring with grill.
Showers and restrooms are provided, and firewood is available for sale.
Canyon Point lies in a forested area above the Mogollon Rim at an elevation of 7,500 ft. The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile long escarpment in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 ft in elevation. The unique landscape was created by the uplift of the Colorado Plateau followed by erosion and faulting that has sculpted spectacular canyons and buttes. The rim serves as the geographical divide between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below. Summer daytime temperatures are generally 20 - 40 degrees cooler than the greater Phoenix Area. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for possible rain and cool nighttime temperatures.
Forest Lakes, Arizona is located approximately 2 miles east of the campground. Visitors can find food, fuel, telephones, and groceries. The nearest full service community is Overgaard, 22 miles east on Highway 260.
Take Highway 260 east from Payson toward Heber. The campground is located at milepost 287 on State Highway 260 approximately 4.5 miles east of the Rim Visitor Information Station, and 20 miles west of Heber.
Single non-electrical site $28 a night. Single electric site $33 a night.
Campsite fee covers up to 8 people and one vehicle. $14 extra vehicle charge payable upon arrival.
Mini-group (double) site non-electrical $75, accommodates up to 16 people and 4 vehicles. Extra vehicle fees apply, due upon arrival beyond 4th vehicle. Mini-group (double) site electrical $94, up to 16 people and 4 vehicles. Extra vehicle fees apply beyond 4th vehicle.
Small group site non-electrical $185, up to 25 people and 6 vehicles. Extra vehicle fees, due upon arrival apply beyond 6th vehicle. Small group site electrical $190, up to 25 people and 6 vehicles. Extra vehicle fees apply beyond 6th vehicle.
Large group site non-electrical $245, up to 55 people and 12 vehicles. Extra vehicle fees apply beyond 12th vehicle and are due upon arrival.
20 first come first serve sites. Reservations available 1-877-444-6777. Or online at Recreation.gov
Nice folks here. Enjoyed my stay, until I stopped at their dump station. . . the water hose for black tank rinse has no threaded connector. My Class A coach has a threaded connection that allow me to rinse the black tank after it’s empty. Nope! Can’t do that here! You’ll need to get creative so plan to get wet and/or dirty! Sad.
Very clean and the bathrooms.... Let's just say, for our houses, they're beautiful! I'm not kidding and I am super particular about restroom cleanliness. I think the hosts clean the 5 to 6 times every day! And to top it off, if you absolutely must have a toilet that flushes, there's one at the front of the campground with the showers. Yes, really!
I also want to say that the campers in the campground, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights were super quiet. No parties or crazy drunk people late at night running around. Family friendly and clean. Highly recommend.
Love this campground! I've been going here since I was a child..I took my kids and hope the continue the tradition with their kids as well in the future. Camp hosts have always been so helpful and kind! They sell firewood at front gate! Showers are clean and well kept. The outhouses are not that bad either.
Overall this is a great area and campground that is also dog friendly. Spaces are big for RV, trailer/camper and tents to feel like you still have some privacy and get to experience the outdoors with some home comfort. There are lots of areas for water and bathrooms and there is an area for hot showers and running water as well as a dump station onsite for rv'ers. The area we were in (A?) Did have electric. All spaces appear to have fire pits and picnic table. You can also purchase firewood if you did not bring any. The toilets that do not have running water are frequently cleaned and maintained to help keep smells down.
The people who come here seem to be mostly kind and friendly, however, there are still a lot of Karen's who probably come frequently enough to have convinced themselves they own the area and act as hall monitors. The volunteers maintaining the site were all kind and friendly.
There is an easy hiking trail that you enter through the campsite. Lots of wildlife especially squirrels and the rare skunk.
They do close down the end of October which is a shame for those who look forward to cooler weather to get out. There are local lakes and MANY other hiking trails for those who like something more intense.
The downside is there are Karen's who are not friendly and will complain so get to know your neighbors. Also, if your site is considered a "handicap" site, be mindful there are many people who think the walkway is for them and not specific to the site (although, it's pretty obvious). We had people on bikes frequently cut thru and almost hit our vehicles and alert the dogs laying down because they did not want to go through the natural path. There were others on foot who would cut through to get to the restroom or water. The toilets with no running water can also smell the handicapped areas since they are next to those bathrooms - pray the wind blows another direction.
