State Park
Rim Campground
Sitgreaves National Forest · Payson, AZ
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- Address:Payson, AZ
About
Overview
Rim Campground is situated close to the edge of the Mogollon Rim. Spectacular 100-mile views are seen from many vantage points along the rim.
Recreation
Fishing and boating are available at Woods Canyon Lake which is approximately 3 miles from the campground.
Facilities
Rim Campground has 26 sites (of which sites 14 through 26 are available for advanced reservation). All sites are pull-outs and approximately 40 feet. Sites can accommodate tents, pop-up campers, trailer and motorhomes. There are two loops which have 13 sites per loop. Each campsite offers a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Additional amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash service. A camp host is available at the site.
Natural Features
Rim Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines and located in an area that is relatively flat. Once in a while a few elk will walk through the campsites.
Nearby Attractions
Some groceries are available at the Marina Store at Woods Canyon Lakes which is approximately three miles from the campground. The store also offers boat and kayak rentals. This lake is a great location for fishing.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Sitgreaves National Forest
Pat Mullen Mountain to Vista Point
3.4 mi525 ftmoderate
General Crook Trail
58 mi5,446 ftexpert
Porter Mountain Trails (Panorama and Timber Mesa Trails)
2.9 mi358 ftmoderate
Willow Springs Lake Trail
5.7 mi1,017 ftmoderate
Fool Hollow Lake Trail
3.2 mi407 ftmoderate
Rim Lakes Vista and Old Rim Road Loop
4.2 mi548 ftmoderate
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Rim Campground
Trail
Payson Rim Highline Loop
Arizona
16.7 mi3,163 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Rim Lakes Vista and Old Rim Road Loop
Arizona
4.2 mi548 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
235 Trail- Cheveln Canyon
Arizona
8.0 mi387 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Willow Springs Lake Trail
Arizona
5.7 mi1,017 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Military Sinkhole Trail
Arizona
4.4 mi1,483 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Mogollon Rim and Woods Canyon Lake MTB Loop
Arizona
24.5 mi3,865 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page
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