About Kehl Springs Campground
Kehl Springs Camp is located in a stand of ponderosa pines right at the brink of one of Arizona's most awesome geologic features, the Mogollon Rim. Just a short distance from these shady campsites the rim brings the Colorado Plateau to an end with a precipitous drop-off that plunges two thousand feet from forested highland to Sonoran desert. From this high perspective you can enjoy spectacular views of Four Peaks, the Sierra Anchas, and the Mazatzals. At night, the lights of Payson wink up from 2,000 feet down and 15 miles away. Other recreation activities to enjoy nearby include hiking, mountain biking, fishing and boating. The **General Crook Historic Trail** and the **Rim Country Scenic Drive** pass right by the campground. **Group Campouts and Events:** This campground does not have facilities for large groups or group activities. If one campsite cannot accommodate your group (eight…
- Fees: Fee-free until October 27, 2024
- Season: May – October 27
- Managed by: USFS - Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Where: 4 mi northwest of Washington Park, AZ · 34.43569, -111.31709
Things to do:
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 308A | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 1.6 mi |
| FR 9354A | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Highline | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 44.1 mi |
| East Webber | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 2.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
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.Stargazing nearby: Camp Verde (Dark Sky Community), 32 mi.
Dump station: 11.4 mi
Water fill-up: 22.5 mi
Propane: 23.7 mi