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This secluded forest camp offers easy access to two features of high visitor interest. The first is Knoll Lake, a medium-sized body of water tucked away in a picturesque setting. People come here to fish for trout and tour the lake in small boats. The second feature of interest near this campground is the spectacular Mogollon Rim, a two thousand foot escarpment that marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. This picturesque plunge from cool highlands to low deserts extends across most of Arizona. The area around Knoll Lake, however, is the home of some of the Rim's most magnificent views. It provides a scenic setting for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding or just sitting back and enjoying the panorama.
Location : About 80 miles southeast of Flagstaff. The elevation is 7,400 feet.
GPS (Map): 34°25'53.4"N 111°05'09.8"W
Access : Drive 55 miles south of Flagstaff to Clints Well on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road). Turn left (northeast) on to AZ 87, go about 10 miles to FR 95 which is just past the ranger station, turn right and drive 6 miles south to FR 96, turn left and travel 2 miles to FR 321. Turn right and drive 10 miles to FR 300. Turn east (left) and go 4 miles to FR 295E. Turn left again and drive to lake and campground.
Forest Highway 3 and AZ 87 are paved. All Forest Roads are graveled and suitable for sedans. FR 95 is closed during winter.
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Mogollon Rim Campgrounds Map
The campground itself was great! Becky, the camp host was super friendly and helpful and the campground was spotless. The first night was great and worth the $20. The 2nd night, somewhere around me was a huge party, with very loud music, talking, and yelling until 5am...
I should have driven around to find these rude people who chose not to follow the 10pm-6am quiet time, but I didn't and that's my fault. But my lesson learned and reinforced was dispersed camping is definitely for me. I've never had any problems dispersed camping. Have a great day 😁
What an amazing location!!! No cell reception which is perfect!!! Loved being able to disconnect and relax! Super friendly and helpful camp hosts. We where the fist ones here this season. No running water so bring plenty. Clean camp grounds with plenty of great spots. $14.00 per night cash for single site and 28 per night for a double spot. I will be back for sure!
One of the best sites I've camped at so far. It is rocky as heck so make sure to bring a sturdy truck, 4x4, AWD or any of the kind. There is a picnic table at each site, a bathroom, and the lake is about half a mile up the road. For sure you might see deer and such. A worthy place to spend a weekend!
Love this place except on holiday weekends. Can get overwhelming and packed. But any other time it has been wonderful. The good thing is, if the campsite gets filled, there is lots of primitive camping sites along the forest roads. The lake it beautiful and we love bringing our kayak here. Lots of elk sightings in this area.
I camped out with my Airedale pups for 6 days in the campgrounds during labor day week. I must say the hosts are really great people. I hope they read this post because I want to express my gratitude for...well just being great people. See you next year.
