THINGS TO DO
Kayak/Paddleboard Nearby Lakes
There are quite a few lakes to choose from (Woods Canyon , Bear, Willow Springs, Knoll, etc)– Woods Canyon Lake is the largest and also rents kayaks/paddleboards. We plan to bring a few kayaks as well, and are happy to loan them out.
HIKING
There are tons of trails in the area. You can checkout https://www.alltrails.com/ for options.
Top Picks for a quick hike:
- Rim Lakes Vista and Woods Canyon Vista- Easy 3.3mi, 1hr9min
- Woods Canyon Lake Trail - Easy 3.7 mi, 1hr13min
- Willow Springs Canyon - Moderate 6.1 mi, 2 hrs
FISHING
Have a rod? Want to just relax and cast away the day? Checkout the nearby lakes that are stocked with rainbow trout. Fishing Licenses and supplies are available at the Woods Canyon Lake Marina where they also rent boats.
GOLF
There aren't a lot of golf courses in the area, but there are a couple and here they are :) Most of the other courses are private so you'll need an invite to use them.
- Payson Golf Club - 18 holes, Par 71, length 5854
- Pinetop-Lakeside Golf Course - 18 holes, Par 63, length 4558
NEARBY TOWNS
There are quite a few small towns in the region that you could checkout for the local fare and shops. They are a drive but if you have time and want to check them out, then by all means:
Nearby Towns (distance from campsite):
- Payson, AZ (39 mi, 45 min) -
- Forest Lakes, AZ (16 mi, 27 min) - This is just a small community with only a general store
- Heber-Overgaard, AZ (34 mi, 43 min) -
- Pine, AZ (52 mi, 1 hr)
- Strawberry, AZ (55 mi, 1 hr 6 min)
- Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (78 mi, 1 hr 32 min)