Canyon Point
CANYON POINT
Part of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Overview
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.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
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.Recreation
Hikers enjoy staying at Canyon Point because of its access to trails to the Sinkhole and the edge of the Mogollon Rim, which offers a spectacular view.Its proximity to Willow Springs Lake also draws boaters and anglers. Families who stay on the weekends often attend educational programs given by Forest Service rangers at the facility's amphitheater.
Nearby Attractions
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.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.Important Notices
One (1) vehicle is included with each campsite reservation. RVs and their tow vehicles, as well as vehicles towing camper trailers, are considered one vehicle when they arrive as a single unit. Vehicles beyond that would be subject to the additional vehicle fee ($12.00/night) collected at the campground upon arrival.
- Walk-in season dates (late-April to mid-May; October.) are weather permitting only.
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- Click here for more information on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Availability of walk-in (first come, first served) sites are determined at the campground kiosk. Sites marked as first come, first served on the website are not indications of availability.
Well behaved dogs on leashes or leads are welcome. Dogs must be attended at all times - do not leave unattended dogs in campsites. Visitors who bring aggressive or nuisance dogs may be asked to leave - no refund will be given.
Only quiet generators are permitted in campground.
Notifications and Alerts
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
Available Activities
- DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
- PICNICKING - Picnic Tables
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 928-535-9859
MILE POST 287 - HIGHWAY 260FOREST LAKES, AZ
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site A, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 065, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 095, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 092, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027 - Small Group, Loop LOOA, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 062, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 099, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 090, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 076, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 086, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001 - Mini group, Loop LOOA, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 050 - Mini group, Loop LOOB, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 078, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 074, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 075, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site B, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 069, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site SG, Loop LOOB, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 093, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043 - Mini group, Loop LOOB, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 087, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 098, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 080, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 097, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 071, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 061, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site LG, Loop LOOB, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028 - Mini Group, Loop LOOA, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 057, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 089, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 085, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 077, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 082, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 079, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 094, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 088, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 100, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 084, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 081, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 091, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 060, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 083, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 096, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop LOOB, Type Standard Nonelectric
