Canyon Point Campground is one of the Mogollon Rim’s most developed Forest Service camping bases. The official Recreation.gov record lists 113 campsites—including 32 with electricity—plus showers, restrooms, accessible single sites, group options and a dump station. It sits directly on Highway 260 near Forest Lakes, about five miles from Willow Springs Lake.
Canyon Point Campground at a glance
- Setting: pine-and-aspen forest at about 7,500 feet
- Inventory: 113 campsites, including 32 electric sites
- Site mix: single, double and group sites
- Accessibility: three single-unit sites are identified as accessible
- Facilities: showers, restrooms, drinking-water infrastructure, firewood sales and a dump station
- Nearby recreation: hiking, trout fishing and boating, with Willow Springs Lake about five miles away
The campground’s live inventory, dates and operating services can change with weather and seasonal staffing. Check the official reservation page and Apache-Sitgreaves alerts immediately before travel rather than treating a general season date as a guarantee.
Electric versus nonelectric sites
Canyon Point is unusual among the nearby developed campgrounds because some sites have electricity. Recreation.gov lists 32 electric sites within the 113-site facility, while the remaining inventory includes nonelectric options. Verify the exact utility type on the individual site record before reserving; an electric listing does not imply full water or sewer hookups at the campsite.
The official site list separates Loop A and Loop B and identifies standard, double, mini-group and larger group choices. Review the individual vehicle-length limit, surface, slope, shade and accessibility fields instead of assuming every site can accommodate the same rig.
Showers, restrooms and dump-station hours
Showers and restrooms are provided, and firewood is offered for sale according to the facility record. The current notice lists the dump station as open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and closed outside those hours. Treat those services as seasonal: water systems and staffed facilities can change during shoulder season.
Single, double and group camping
Five double sites can accommodate up to 16 people each. Two larger group sites are listed for groups of up to 25 or 55 people. Each campsite includes a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill. Group leaders should confirm parking, occupancy and current fire rules when booking rather than splitting a gathering across unrelated sites.
Three single-unit sites are described as accessible. If a specific route, restroom, shower, table or campsite feature is essential, contact the facility before arrival because a general accessibility label does not describe every surface or connection.
Reservations, walk-ins and arrival rules
Use the official Canyon Point Recreation.gov record for reservations and site details. First-come availability is determined at the campground kiosk; a site labeled first-come on the website is not a promise that it will be open when you arrive.
- Walk-in dates in late April through mid-May and in October are weather permitting.
- One vehicle is included with a campsite reservation; an RV and tow vehicle, or a vehicle towing a trailer, count as one unit when they arrive together.
- Additional vehicles were listed at $12 per night when checked on October 7, 2026; verify the current charge.
- Only quiet generators are permitted under the current facility notice.
- Dogs must be leashed or on a lead, attended and under control.
Getting there from Payson or Heber
From Payson, follow Arizona Highway 260 east toward Heber. The entrance is at milepost 287, about 4.5 miles east of the Rim Visitor Information Station and roughly 20 miles west of Heber. Forest Lakes is about two miles east and provides food, fuel, phones and groceries.
The campground’s highway access is simpler than remote lake roads, but elevation still matters. Check the forecast and road conditions before an October trip, and carry warm layers, rain protection, drinking-water backup and offline directions.
Willow Springs Lake and nearby trails
Willow Springs Lake is about five miles from Canyon Point and supports boating and trout-fishing trips. For the boat ramp, parking, motor rules and current fishing-planning links, use our Willow Springs Lake boat-ramp and fishing guide.
Trails from the campground lead toward the Sinkhole and the edge of the Mogollon Rim. For a separate paved outing with escarpment views, compare the Rim Lakes Vista Trail guide. Historic-route travelers can also use the General Crook Trail access guide.
How Canyon Point differs from Woods Canyon campgrounds
Canyon Point is a highway-access campground rather than a lake-edge facility. Its electric-site inventory and showers distinguish it from Aspen, Spillway and Mogollon campgrounds around Woods Canyon Lake. Campers prioritizing a larger wooded campground immediately near Woods Canyon Lake can compare our Aspen Campground guide.
High-elevation safety
- Expect much cooler nights than in lower-elevation Arizona.
- Summer monsoon storms can bring lightning and sudden heavy rain; leave exposed viewpoints when thunder develops.
- Store food, trash and scented items securely and never leave pets unattended.
- Buy firewood near the destination and check current fire restrictions before using any flame.
- Do not assume potable water, showers or the dump station will operate outside the main season.
Official planning links
- Recreation.gov: Canyon Point reservations and facility notices
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests recreation directory
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests alerts and closures
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