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Mogollon Rim Visitor Center

Perched on the edge of the Mogollon Rim, this visitor's center offers spectacular views of the forested mountains, lakes, and valleys to the south. Inside this diminutive log cabin, travelers are welcomed by a helpful, friendly staff as well as displays and information on topics of local interest.

Open primarily during the summer season, visitors will find a responsive staff available to answer questions about the area, informative literature, and gifts and souvenirs relating to the forest, history, and geology of the Rim. Many educational items are available for sale through Public Lands Interpretive Association, a cooperating not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting public agencies with interpretation and educational programs and promoting general respect for the public lands in the Southwest.  

Current Conditions
The Mogollon Rim Visitor Center is generally open Thursday - Sunday Memorial Day - Labor Day.

General Information

May 26, 2023

Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. 

Well mannered dogs on a leash are welcomed at the Mogollon Rim Visitor Center. 

Contact Name: Black Mesa Ranger District

Contact Phone: (928)535-7300

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.30231667

Longitude: -110.8954556

Directions

The log-cabin style visitor's center is located on the south side of Highway 260 approximately 32 miles east of Payson and 27 miles west of Heber/Overgaard.

Parking

Paved parking is provided directly south of AZ Highway 260 just past milepost 282

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Two picnic tables are available for visitors at the visitor center. Additional tables and grills are available in the Fulton Point Picnic area which is located along Forest Road 171 directly south of the visitor center

Nearby Trails

Last updated September 22, 2025