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Spillway Group Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Group site non-electric $185 per night, includes 25 people and six vehicles, and it is open from May 1 to October 31. Spillway Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Payson, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Payson, Arizona

Woods Canyon Lake, next to Spillway Group Campground on the Mogollon RimThe Woods Canyon Lake store, a short walk from Spillway Group Campground
Woods Canyon Lake, next to Spillway Group Campground on the Mogollon RimThe Woods Canyon Lake store, a short walk from Spillway Group Campground1 / 2

Woods Canyon Lake, next to Spillway Group Campground on the Mogollon Rim. Photo: Richard N Horne, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
16 ft
Access road
Paved

Spillway Group Campground sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Woods Canyon Lake: Overlooks Woods Canyon Lake, with electric-motor-only boating, fishing, a loop trail around the lake and a store and marina within walking distance. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Group site non-electric $185 per night, includes 25 people and six vehicles

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 25 people
Max RV length
16 ft
  • ✓ 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

Access road
Paved
Elevation
7,500 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 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

Spillway Group Campground is open from May 1 to October 31 , at 7,500 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 Spillway Group Campground?
No. Spillway 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 Spillway Group Campground?
Camping at Spillway Group Campground costs Group site non-electric $185 per night, includes 25 people and six vehicles.
How many campsites does Spillway Group Campground have?
Spillway Group Campground has 1 group site.
Is there drinking water at Spillway Group Campground?
Yes, Spillway Group Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
When is Spillway Group Campground open?
Spillway Group Campground is open from May 1 to October 31.
How long can you stay at Spillway Group Campground?
The stay limit at Spillway Group Campground is 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period (Forest Order 03-01-26-002).
Is there cell service at Spillway Group Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Spillway Group Campground itself, and nothing from T-Mobile 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.
Who manages Spillway Group Campground?
Spillway Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Spillway Group Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 21 miles

C.C. Cragin Reservoir's mapped center point is 21 miles from Spillway 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 Spillway 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 Payson and campgrounds in Coconino.

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First-come, first-served Group site non-electric $185 per night, includes 25 people and six vehicles
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