Rim Cg
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Is Rim Cg open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Payson Ranger District. It doesn't name Rim Cg, so check the source for the area it covers.
State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
Agency closure covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-25 · USFS · Payson Ranger District
Emergency Closure of Water Wheel Recreation Sites for Public Safety
Agency alert covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-34 · USFS · Payson Ranger District
Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest
Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 12-16-5 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Payson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 7,555 ft
- Payson Ranger DistrictTonto National Forest
Rim Campground is situated close to the edge of the Mogollon Rim. Spectacular 100-mile views are seen from many vantage points along the rim. Natural Features:Rim Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines and located in an area that is relatively flat. The area is frequented by deer and elk but visitors occasionally catch a glimpse of black bear. Recreation: Fishing and boating are available at Woods Canyon Lake which is approximately 3 miles from the campground.Facilities: Rim Campground has 26 sites (of which sites 14 through 26 are available for advanced reservation). All sites provide approximately 40 feet ofparallel parking (no spurs). Sites can accommodate tents as well as pop-up campers and short trailers and motorhomes. There are two loops which have 13 sites per loop. Each campsite offers a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Additional amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash service. A camp host is available at the site. Nearby Attractions:Groceries are available at the Marina Store at Woods Canyon Lakes which is approximately three miles from the campground. The store also offers camping and fishing equipment, state fishing licenses, and boat and kayak rentals. Woods Canyon Lake is one ofArizona ' s premier trout fisheries.
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Rim Cg
Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
46° / 20°
Feb
50° / 23°
Mar
57° / 28°
Apr
64° / 32°
May
71° / 39°
Jun
82° / 48°
Jul
83° / 56°
Aug
81° / 55°
Sep
75° / 47°
Oct
67° / 36°
Nov
55° / 27°
Dec
46° / 20°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Heber (Black Mesa) Rs, AZ, 20.9 mi away at 6,590 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more campsites worth the drive
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Spillway (az)
~4 min drive
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Aspen (az)
~4 min drive
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Canyon Point
~8 min drive
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Sinkhole Cg
~2 min drive
Forest campground near Willow Springs Lake with 130 sites among ponderosa pines.
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Forest Road 171 Camping Area
~3 min drive
Forest Road 171 Camping Area is a campground in Arizona at about 7,573 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Woods Canyon Lake Group
~4 min drive
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Woods Canyon Group Cg
~4 min drive
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Spillway Cg
~4 min drive
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Fr 171 Campground
~4 min drive
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Aspen Cg
~4 min drive
Also worth it near here
General George Crook National Recreation Trail
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Gray Wolf
~2 min drive
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Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site
~3 min drive
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Willow Springs Boat Launch
~3 min drive
Rim Cg
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