Mogollon Campground

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — lakeside

Location: Overgaard, AZ, AZ

Price: From $18 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (58 reviews)

Season: May through October

Mogollon Campground, although not directly in the Woods Canyon Recreation area, sits just outside and is only two miles from the lake. For those who like spectacular views, this campground is one of the closest to the Mogollon Rim.Mogollon Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines. The road to Mogollon is a sandy road off of Road 300.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mogollon-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Mogollon Campground sits just outside Woods Canyon Recreation area, only 2 miles from the lake and positioned as one of the closest campgrounds to the Mogollon Rim with spectacular views. Google reviewers consistently praise the short walk to rim views, proximity to multiple lakes for swimming/boating/fishing, and well-maintained facilities with friendly hosts.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Wapiti, American Elk, Steller's Jay, Red-backed Junco, Mountain Chickadee, Common Raccoon, and Wandering Garter Snake documented within 8km

Insider tips for Mogollon Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand; sites 14-26 are available for advanced reservation Sites 1-13 are first-come, first-served Short 10-minute walk from camp to Mogollon Rim for breathtaking views

Skip Mogollon Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer multiple bathroom facilities — reviewers noted limited bathroom access.

Best time to visit Mogollon Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified schedule.

Nearby campgrounds: Aspen (Az) (Forest Lakes, AZ), Crook Campground (Forest Lakes, AZ), Woods Canyon Lake Group (Forest Lakes, AZ), Sharp Creek (PAYSON, AZ).