About Canyon Point
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. 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. 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…
- Fees: Single non-electrical site $34 a night. Single electric site $45 a night. Campsite fee covers up to 8 people and one vehicle. $12 extra…
- Season: April 29 – Closes October 31 Annually
- Managed by: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, FS
- Where: 1 mi southwest of Forest Lakes, AZ · 34.32333, -110.82667
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Alley | Horse | 0.1 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Feelin' Blue | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.8 mi |
| Sinkhole | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| General Crook | Horse | 0.5 mi | 57.9 mi |
| Willow Springs Bike Loop | Horse | 0.7 mi | 7.7 mi |
| Spring Loop | Horse | 0.9 mi | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 0 mi
Water fill-up: 6.8 mi
Propane: 15.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 1 mi SW of Forest Lakes 0.4 mi
- Larson Ridge Camping Area 0.6 mi
- Fr 237 Camping Area 2.2 mi
- Forest Road 237 Camping Area 2.3 mi
- Upper Canyon Creek Campground 2.7 mi
- Airplane Flat Campground 3 mi