Knoll Lake Campground


Clints Well, Arizona
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Campground contact

Ownership: US Forest Service
Official website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on December 5, 2005
 

Description

This secluded concessionaire-operated forest camp offers easy access to two features of high visitor interest. The first is Knoll Lake, a medium-sized body of water tucked away in a picturesque setting. People come here to fish for trout and tour the lake in small boats.The second feature of interest near this campground is the spectacular Mogollon Rim, a two thousand foot escarpment that marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. This picturesque plunge from cool highlands to low deserts extends across most of Arizona. The area around Knoll Lake, however, is the home of some of the Rim's most magnificent views. It provides a scenic setting for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding or just sitting back and enjoying the panorama.

Directions

Drive 55 miles south of Flagstaff to Clints Well on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road). Turn left (northeast) on to AZ 87, go about 10 miles to FR 95 which is just past the ranger station, then drive 6 miles south to FR 96 veering left and travel 2 miles to FR 321. Turn right and drive 10 miles to FR 300. Turn east (left) and go 4 miles to FR 295E. Turn left again and drive to lake and campground.Forest Highway 3 and AZ 87 are paved. All Forest Roads are graveled and suitable for sedans. FR 95 is closed during winter.
 

Activities

Fishing, Boating, Hiking, Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing, Photography

Guidebooks

Services

33 single unit sites, tables, fire rings, and cooking grills, drinking water, toilets (vault type). Boat ramp at lake

Reservation info

Fees

$12 per vehicle per night.

Reviews of Knoll Lake



Reviewed by EricInScottsdale on April 28, 2009

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Small and charming campground alongside tiny Knoll Lake, up in the cool Mogollon Rim forest. Good for fish-camping, no motor boats allowed. Forest setting, water provided, as well as tables, firepits and BBQ's, etc.
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