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Kehl Springs Camp is located in a stand of ponderosa pines right at the brink of one of Arizona's most awesome geologic features, the Mogollon Rim. Just a short distance from these shady campsites the rim brings the Colorado Plateau to an endwith a precipitous drop-off that plunges two thousand feet from forested highland to Sonoran desert. From this high perspective you can enjoy spectacular views of Four Peaks, the Sierra Anchas, and the Mazatzals. At night, the lights of Payson wink up from 2,000 feet down and 15 miles away. Other recreation activities to enjoy nearby include hiking, mountain biking, fishing and boating. The General Crook Historic Trail and the Rim Country Scenic Drive pass right by the campground.
Location : 65 miles southeast of Flagstaff. Elevation is 7,500. GPS (Map): 34°26'08.5"N 111°19'01.5"W Access : Drive 50 miles south of Flagstaff on FH3 to Clints Well, then 9 miles southwest on AZ 87 to FR 300 (the General Crook Trail). Turn left (east) on FR300 and drive 6 miles to the campground.
Mogollon Rim District - 928-477-2255
Great little camping spot, the camp ground host Debbie was super friendly and nice. Great views, beautiful weather, my family will definitely be going back!
Awesome view fun drive took about 2 hrs from central phoenix, recommend 4x4 if your going all the way. Gets muddy around the raining seasons hope your in for some mudding off trail on the 300 rd.
Insane beautiful, camped out near the site and not exactly at Kehl springs campground. Very secluded, heard large mammals walk through our camp its was exciting! No outhouse or running water at sites outside Kehl springs, just an all out camping experience.
This place is on cloud 9 literally. Not super crowded at all also quiet during night. Great place to camp and spent some quality time in woods.
Went here after the official camping season closed. Our options in the area were Kehls Springs or Clints Well. This one was way better. I hear it's busy during camping season but it was not on the weekend we went. It is also just a short drive to 'the rim'.
