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Woods Canyon Group Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Group site non-electric $275 per night, includes 120 people and 30 vehicles; $25/night family sites when not reserved, and it is open from May 1 to Mid-October. Woods Canyon Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Christopher Creek, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Christopher Creek, Arizona

Woods Canyon Lake on the Mogollon Rim, below Woods Canyon Group CampgroundWoods Canyon Lake, north-east of Payson on the Mogollon Rim
Woods Canyon Lake on the Mogollon Rim, below Woods Canyon Group CampgroundWoods Canyon Lake, north-east of Payson on the Mogollon Rim1 / 2

Woods Canyon Lake on the Mogollon Rim, below Woods Canyon Group Campground. Photo: Southwestern Region, USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by
National Forest

Woods Canyon Group Campground sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.9 miles outside the boundary of Tonto National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Woods Canyon Lake: A scenic 52-acre lake a short walk away, with electric-motor-only boating, fishing and an interpretive nature trail at its north end. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Group site non-electric $275 per night, includes 120 people and 30 vehicles; $25/night family sites when not reserved

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Group sites
1
Group site capacity
Up to 120 people
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days within any 30-day period (Forest Order 03-01-26-002)

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,600 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Woods Canyon Group Campground is open from May 1 to Mid-October , at 7,600 ft.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Woods Canyon Group Campground?
No. Woods Canyon Group Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Woods Canyon Group Campground?
Camping at Woods Canyon Group Campground costs Group site non-electric $275 per night, includes 120 people and 30 vehicles; $25/night family sites when not reserved.
How many campsites does Woods Canyon Group Campground have?
Woods Canyon Group Campground has 1 group site.
Is there drinking water at Woods Canyon Group Campground?
Yes, Woods Canyon Group Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
When is Woods Canyon Group Campground open?
Woods Canyon Group Campground is open from May 1 to Mid-October.
How long can you stay at Woods Canyon Group Campground?
The stay limit at Woods Canyon Group Campground is 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period (Forest Order 03-01-26-002).
Is there cell service at Woods Canyon Group Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T at Woods Canyon Group Campground. It shows none at Woods Canyon Group Campground from Verizon, though Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. It shows none from T-Mobile at or within about half a mile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Woods Canyon Group Campground?
Woods Canyon Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Woods Canyon Group Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 21 miles

C.C. Cragin Reservoir's mapped center point is 21 miles from Woods Canyon Group Campground in a straight line. Current water level: C.C. Cragin Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Woods Canyon Group Campground, in a straight line: Waterwheel Falls (waterfall, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Christopher Creek and campgrounds in Coconino.

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First-come, first-served Group site non-electric $275 per night, includes 120 people and 30 vehicles; $25/night family sites when not reserved
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