USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Rim Campground
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 26
- Hookups
- 26 no hookups
- Season
- April 23 to October 30
- Max RV length
- 32 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,579 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- RIM CUL-DE-SAC (NFSR 300A1) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Nearest town
- Overgaard
- Address
- P.O. Box 2337, Overgaard, AZ, 85933
- Phone
- 928-535-9859
- Activities
- Camping, Kayak Rentals
13 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
13 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
Overview
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.
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 have parallel parking in front of campsite and are approximately 40 feet. Sites can accommodate tents, pop-up campers, trailer 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.
Natural Features
Rim Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines and located in an area that is relatively flat. Once in a while a few elk will walk through the campsites.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.
Nearby Attractions
Some groceries are available at the Marina Store at Woods Canyon Lakes which is approximately three miles from the campground. The store also offers boat and kayak rentals. This lake is a great location for fishing.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 27° | 4° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 27° | 2° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 29° | 0° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 59° | 36° | 22° | 73° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 45° | 31° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 55° | 43° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 60° | 54° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 57° | 51° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 54° | 40° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 42° | 30° | 77° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 34° | 14° | 68° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 28° | 1° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Rim Top Trailhead · 0.7 mi as the crow flies
Rim Lakes Vista 4.3 mi Hike, 235 Road 4.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Willow Springs Lake Trailhead · 1.4 mi as the crow flies
Fisherman 0.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Old Rim Trailhead · 2.1 mi as the crow flies
General Crook 58 mi Hike, Meadow 1.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Meadow Trailhead · 2.7 mi as the crow flies
Meadow 1.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Mogollon Trailhead · 2.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 324 trails in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Sinkhole Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 13 sites
- Crook Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 2 sites
- Woods Canyon Lake Group · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 1 sites
- Spillway (Az) · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 28 sites
- Fr 171 Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
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