Knoll Lake Campground

This secluded concessionaire-operated forest camp offers easy access to two features of high visitor interest. The first is Knoll Lake, a medium-sized body of water tucked away in a picturesque setting. People come here to fish for trout and tour the lake in small boats.

The second feature of interest near this campground is the spectacular Mogollon Rim, a two thousand foot escarpment that marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. This picturesque plunge from cool highlands to low deserts extends across most of Arizona. The area around Knoll Lake, however, is the home of some of the Rim's most magnificent views. It provides a scenic setting for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding or just sitting back and enjoying the panorama.

Location: About 80 miles southeast of Flagstaff. The elevation is 7,400 feet.

GPS: N34° 25' 38.6394”, W-111° 5' 34.62"

Access: Drive 55 miles south of Flagstaff to Clints Well on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road). Turn left (northeast) on to AZ 87, go about 10 miles to FR 95 which is just past the ranger station, turn right and drive 6 miles south to FR 96, turn left and travel 2 miles to FR 321. Turn right and drive 10 miles to FR 300. Turn east (left) and go 4 miles to FR 295E. Turn left again and drive to lake and campground.

Forest Highway 3 and AZ 87 are paved. All Forest Roads are graveled and suitable for sedans. FR 95 is closed during winter.

Season: May 15, 2009 through October, weather permitting

Attractions: Fishing, Boating, Hiking, Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing, Photography

Facilities: 33 single unit sites, tables, fire rings, and cooking grills, drinking water, toilets (vault type). Boat ramp at lake

Fee: $14 per vehicle per night.

Notes:

• Tents and small motor homes and trailers under 32' are permitted.
• Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.
• No horses allowed in the campground.
• Licensed off-road vehicles may be used only for entering or leaving campsite.
• 14 day stay limit.

For more information contact:
Mogollon Rim Ranger District, HC 31, Box 300, Happy Jack AZ 86024, (928) 477-2255 FAX 527-8282

Recreation Resource Management of America is the concessionaire for the Rim Lakes Recreation contract which includes Knoll Lake campground. Contact our hosts at the Canyon Point Campground 928-535-9233. (This number is not answered between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and there is no answering machine.)