Knoll Lake Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Knoll Lake Campground
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 and the nearest ATM is over one hour away. The first feature of interest 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 kayaks, paddle boards, and 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. Group Campouts and Events: This campground does not have facilities for large groups or group activities. If one campsite cannot accommodate your group (eight at a single site, 16 at a double site), please visit www.recreation.gov to plan your group camp-out at Elks, Moqui, or Long Valley group campgrounds . Call the Mogollon Rim Ranger District at 928-477-2255 for additional information.
Before you go
Season
May – September 8
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$20 per site for single family unit per night (up to 8 people and two vehicles) • $40 per site for double sites (up to 16 people and four vehicles). • Senior and Access Interagency passes are accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping fees.
Restrictions
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (running generators not permitted during quiet hours)
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.