A very nice place to camp. Shady throughout the morning with cool enough temps during the summer.read more

Hard-To-Beat Location! Fantastic location, easy to find,…read moreexcellent camp hosts, good facilities, a good chance of seeing small wildlife up-close-and-personal. We arrived at 3:00 pm on a busy Memorial Weekend away from the Covid19 pandemic. There were no spaces left! We're so happy we booked EARLY online! Our first time here! You would be hard-pressed to find a more scenic creek forest camp setting in Arizona. Mighty impressive! The camp host in both LOTS A and B were extremely welcoming, very personable and obviously kept a very tidy ship. Thank You Ellen, Roger and Shannon for everything you did that made our trip just a little better. You're hard work and dedication should be recognized beyond this review. We found the fee to be fairly cheap, considering the location and time of year. It was also a very quiet site, compared to the nearby campsites. It's very close to Starr Valley and Payson etc ..too. We'd definitely recommend Christopher Creek Campsite to friends and family, for any future visits. The Santos Family (The Pug Family)

Just about everything you need to enjoy yourself deep in the mountains. A nice stocked lake with…read moreplenty of shoreline to enjoy fishing, hiking and other water associated activities. Plenty of parking but no bait shop but as a true fisherman, I bring what I need or I live without it.

Nice lake between Paulson and Heber that seems away from it all. The lake is in the…read moreApache-Sitgreaves National Forests. My Yelp friend Monica E. said it was one of her favorite so I had to check it out. Willow Springs Lake was actually created in 1966 by the Arizona Game and Fish Department as a trout fishing lake. They regularly stock the lake with trout spring through fall increasing your chance of catching a fish. Willow Springs is the second most visited lake so there will be competition for those fish. Willow Springs Lake has held the Arizona State record for largest trout caught so there are some big fish in the lake. There is a campground about a mile away. The lake website said it was in walking distance but it's more than I want to walk with chairs, cooler, etc. The campground has no services (water, electricity, sewer hookups) so you need to come prepared. Overall, it's a beautiful blue, clean lake in a pine forest that is a wonderful place to see and enjoy.

There are 2 extremes to this hike. You can choose to explore the lower canyon to a beautiful…read morewaterfall at the end surrounded by cliffs and call it a day for a total of 3 miles out and back OR you can hire a guide and canyoneer the upper canyon and spend around 5-7 hours while rappelling, climbing, and wading through endless pools and more waterfalls for a total of over 5 miles. On this adventure, my hiking group decided to take the easy route and enjoy the lower canyon. It kind of reminded me of West Fork hike in Sedona, because you cross the creek bed repeatedly, and you cannot help but stop and stare in awe of how beautiful the surroundings are. The hike is peaceful and you feel kid-like once more since you are forced to climb over small boulders, get knee deep or sometimes even waist deep in water, and brush past tree branches of various foliage. The life is teeming with so many different plant species present and with the Salt River connecting nearby, you just know the place is great for fishing as well. Permits are $15 per person for day hikes. Cibecue is on sacred land so remember to enjoy the hike in all its glory but be respectful and pack out everything you bring in.

One of my favorite hikes in AZ! How can you beat stunning canyon views, creek crossings, and a…read morebeautiful waterfall at the end!? Not to mention it's in the middle of nowhere away from all civilization--a great day trip getaway to relieve yourself after a stressful workweek! A few things to note before trekking out here: -You're going to want to be driving a 4x4 or high clearance vehicle as the road from the 60 turnoff is nothing but dirt and rocks. I've seen a Prius do it but it looked painful and damaging lol. -Permits are now $30 per person and you pay with cash into a box so come prepared. I'm not a huge fan of the price hike *no pun intended* but I can see why the reservation did it reduces the crowd. -Bring sturdy water shoes or prepare to get your hiking shoes wet/muddy. I have some pretty flimsy Walmart water shoes so I opted for the latter. There are multiple creek crossings and it's not like Seven Falls or Oak Creek--there are not enough stones to hop across and you will need to walk in the water.By the end of the day, my hiking shoes were completely soaked with muddy water. They will need some deep cleaning. -Piggy-backing off the point above, if you go following a monsoon storm, expect the creek and falls to be saturated with thick mud. Grand Falls style. -PLEASE pack in what you pack out. Do not litter or leave anything behind in this beautiful place.

This has been on my bucket list for the past 5 years and this weekend I finally made it! I was…read moreexpecting it to be busy since it was a Sunday and a holiday weekend, but we went in the afternoon and tons of people were leaving when we were parking. The downside to that is that you are hiking in at the hottest part of the day. Which makes the water feel that much more refreshing. The hike isn't hard, you just follow the creek. Some people were in flip flops- which is doable, but the rocks can be quite slippery in places. Bring lots of water. There's some shade, but not tons. Oh- and watch out for the random cow. He's not friendly.

There is an awesome hiking spot here. You don't need a pass you can just park and hike. It's a bit…read moresteep in some areas but lots of people of all ages with dogs too. It was so beautiful this time of year. Slightly off the beaten path from Payson but worth a fun day trip from phoenix to get out of the head and see so fall foliage. Highly recommend

This is the summer of being near or water and Woods Canyon Lake has been a favorite of mine for the…read morepast few years. Parking is free, and if unable to find a parking spot by the general store, there are overflow parking lots. I have walked around the entire lake, even when its warm out, its still a nice walk, its partially shaded and has a nice cool breeze coming through. Woods Canyon Lake is one of seven lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area and is one of the most visited. Swimming is allowed, but at your risk, the water is cold, which on a warm day is perfect. But this lake is known to have a lot of rusty hooks so tread carefully. Woods Canyon Lake is great for paddle boarding, kayaking, you can even rent boats to put around in.

Overcrowded. People leaving trash and playing loud music. No chance of relaxing. Parking is $10…read morefor day use. Kids swimming next to people fishing. Every inch of southern shoreline is packed. Get a tetanus shot. No chance of going barefoot.

Nice clean park. It sits back far enough from the highway that makes it very quiet. Lots of fun…read moreactivities and people are very friendly.

From the owner: The White Mountains of Northern Arizona are where people come to escape the summer heat of the…read moredesert. Modern day camping enthusiasts choose Elk Pines RV Resort as their preferred wilderness base camp. This Age-Qualified community has 68 full hook-up sites, with 50 amp utilities in all our sites and is large enough to handle the big rigs, including toy haulers.

Jeremy the camp host keeps those bathrooms SPOTLESS! Super easy sign in and all around pleasant…read moreexperience. Also great fishing

It was our first time here. Very nice but very small. A lot of families with young children and…read moremany dogs off leash. We have a very large,well behaved German Shepherd and would never think about having her off leash out of our sight!

We spent a day here and this place is one of the best kept campgrounds I've seen. The managers keep…read moreit clean, supplies are stocked well, and friendly people. It's quiet and rules are enforced, which makes it a safe and comfortable place to stay. The campsites are fairly large and spread out and paths can be found to a nearby lake. There are stone picnic tables and fire pits. Roads are paved and great for kids to play in large forest trees and pine needle grounds. Will look forward to staying as much as possible. Toilets and showers available too!

We had such an amazing time. The staff was amazing Leah, Paul and Dennis. They were so helpful and…read morefriendly I was so impressed. Our site was spotless when we arrived, the facilities were always clean. I love how accommodating this place was. It was nice to be able to buy firewood and ice if needed they would deliver to your site. We were traveling with a baby and pets so it was great to have the piece of mind that we were in a safe place! Thank you to the whole staff at pine grove we can't wait to return!

From the valley you can do a quick ride out past Payson to go up in the Mogollon Rim, and for the…read morepast few years, this has become my favorite place to spend times outdoor in the summer. There are a few lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation area, and I am very familiar with Woods Canyon, but I want to explore the other areas. Stop at every scenic overlook to check the views of the Mogollon Rim while making your way to your trail, lake, or camping site, it's worth it! If you are on the main road going to Woods Canyon, stay straight on the dirt road and make your way to Bear Canyon Lake. Its apx 12 miles from the turn for Woods Canyon. I didn't know much of Bear Canyon Lake, but ready to check it out. Parts of the dirt rd can be rough, I have a lil Kia Soul and she made the drive just fine, but if you have a low clearance, it might not be the best. Things I have since learned. Bear Canyon Lake is accessible by foot trails only. There are no boat launches or ramps, no auto access. To get to the shoreline you do have to hike down apx .02 miles with your gear. I did see some folks out on the lake in their boats/kayaks, so I am thinking I am going to give that a try. From the shoreline where I was at the views were pristine. So beautiful. I honestly can't wait to come back and explore this lake some more.

Beautiful walking trail along the rims with beautiful views over the rims. Gentle breeze and…read morebeautiful wild flowers. This trail is easy trail and very pleasant to escape from the Scottsdale summer heat.