Canyon Point
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FOREST LAKES, AZ, AZ
Price: From $38 per night
Price range: $38–$260 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (582 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Canyon Point offers 102 sites in a heavily wooded pine and aspen area within Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, with access to trout fishing at nearby Willow Springs Lake (5 miles away) and hiking trails including routes to the Sinkhole. The campground provides amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms, showers, and a camp host.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, and Wapiti (elk) are present in the area. Bald Eagles have been documented nearby.
Insider tips for Canyon Point: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Firewood is available for sale on-site Located 5 miles from Willow Springs Lake for trout fishing and boating Access to hiking trails including Sinkhole trail
Skip Canyon Point if: Seeking RV hookups - most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. Traveling outside May-October season - campground closes seasonally. Prefer less crowded conditions - book early requirement suggests high demand.
Best time to visit Canyon Point: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Sinkhole Campground (Overgaard, AZ), Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) (Overgaard, AZ), Rim Campground (Overgaard, AZ), Spillway (Az) (Forest Lakes, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Canyon Point
Cell signal at Canyon Point (FOREST LAKES, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Firewood is available for sale on-site
Located 5 miles from Willow Springs Lake for trout fishing and boating
Access to hiking trails including Sinkhole trail
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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