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Mogollon Rim Ranger District

At 506,840 acres, the Mogollon Rim Ranger District is a rugged escarpment that forms the southern limit of the Colorado Plateau. It extends across the entire forest and provides excellent views within Plateau Country and Desert Canyon Country as well. Dropping as much as 2,000 feet in some areas, the Rim provides some of the most far-reaching scenery in Arizona. Views stretch from its rocky precipice to Four Peaks of the Mazatzals northeast of Phoenix.

Needless to say, sightseeing is a favorite activity along the Rim, but this forest area also boasts a historic system of hiking and horseback trails, a couple of picturesque lakes for boating and fishing, and backcountry skiing for wilderness adventurers. The Mogollon Rim is home to Camp Colley, an outdoor adventure camp at Little Moqui, run by the City of Phoenix, Parks and Recreation.

Recreation Sites

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Blue Ridge Campground

Site Open
Biking Hiking
Blue Ridge Campground is located about 5 miles north of C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir.

Buttes and Boulders Loop

Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The 43-mile Buttes and Boulders Loop is a backcountry experience that takes you through mountainous terrain to no frills, isolated portions of the wildlands east of the Wet Beaver Wilderness and…

C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning
Fed by three watersheds, this narrow, winding body of water looks more like a canyon-bound river than a lake. Given the steep canyon walls that create the C.C. Cragin Reservoir, there is very little…

Clints Well Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Clints Well Campground is located near a junction of two major roads which provide access to northern Arizona's National Forest lands. Campsites are tucked away in a stand of tall, old growth…

Elks Group Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking
Elks Picnic Ground is located west of Arizona State Route 87 (milepost 309.9), approximately 30 miles southwest of Winslow and 60 miles northeast of Payson. The elevation at this campground is…

Jack's Canyon Camping and Climbing Area

Site Open
Situated in a beautiful canyon where water has carved the rock, Jack’s Canyon offers vertical to wildly overhanging routes on compact stone. The majority of the climbing is characterized by steep…

Kehl Springs Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives
Kehl Springs Camp is located in a stand of ponderosa pines right at the brink of one of Arizona's most awesome geologic features, the Mogollon Rim. Just a short distance from these shady campsites…

Knoll Lake

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This secluded forest lake attracts visitors for a number of reasons. Surrounded by Ponderosa pines, with a picturesque island in its middle, Knoll Lake provides a scenic setting in which to enjoy…

Knoll Lake Campground

Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
This is a first come, first served secluded forest campground offering easy access to both Knoll Lake and the majestic Mogollon Rim. Bring cash as the campground does not accept credit/debit cards…

Long Valley Work Center Group Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground sits among stately ponderosa pines at an elevation of 6,950 feet offering a cool respite from the summer heat of the valley below. It is also the site of…

Last updated March 25th, 2025