Woods Canyon Lake
AZMogollon Rim trout lake in the pines. Electric motors only.
Photo: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.
Quick facts
- Type
- Lake
- State
- Arizona
- Elevation
- 7,604 ft
- Boat ramps
- 1
- Campgrounds
- 6
- Fish species
- None recorded
Get on the water
Ramps & rentals
Boat ramp
© OpenStreetMap contributorsRent a boat for Woods Canyon Lake
Pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats from local owners, with or without a captain.
Affiliate linkWhere to stay
Camp near the water
Woods Canyon Group Campground
© OpenStreetMap contributorsSpillway Group Campground
© OpenStreetMap contributorsSpillway Campground
© OpenStreetMap contributorsAspen Campground
© OpenStreetMap contributorsCrook Campground
© OpenStreetMap contributorsMogollon Rim Campground
© OpenStreetMap contributorsPrivate sites nearby
Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.
Affiliate linkCabins and hotels near Woods Canyon Lake
Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.
Affiliate linkOff the water
Nearby trails
Meadow Trail 505
© OpenStreetMap contributorsMilitary Sinkhole Trail #179
© OpenStreetMap contributorsRim Lakes Vista Trail #622
© OpenStreetMap contributorsTwo-Sixty Trailhead
© OpenStreetMap contributorsDrew Trail #291
© OpenStreetMap contributorsAspen Trail 411
© OpenStreetMap contributorsRim Lakes Trailhead
© OpenStreetMap contributorsCarr Lake Trail 412
© OpenStreetMap contributorsWillow Springs Lake Trailhead
© OpenStreetMap contributorsTrailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.
Before you launch
Gas, bait & supplies nearby
Gas and fuel docks
- Gas station9.4 mi
Groceries and ice
- Woods Canyon Store0.4 mi
RV dump and fresh water
- RV dump stationDump station0.1 mi
- Woods Canyon Dump StationDump station0.6 mi
- Heber Water CompanyFresh water20.8 mi
Hospitals and urgent care
- Banner Payson Medical CenterEmergency 807 South Ponderosa Street, Payson · 24/722.8 miCall
- Banner Health Clinic 803 South Ponderosa Street, Payson22.8 mi
- Summit Healthcare23.9 mi
- Camp Geronimo health lodge 197 Caddo Pl.25.2 mi
Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.
Trip planner
Build your weekend
National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.
Packing list
Don't forget
Photos
Woods Canyon Lake in pictures
Good to know
Woods Canyon Lake FAQ
Can you rent a boat on Woods Canyon Lake?
Yes. Boat rentals for Woods Canyon Lake can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends. Public launches include Boat ramp.
Where can I launch a boat on Woods Canyon Lake?
Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Boat ramp. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.
Where can I camp near Woods Canyon Lake?
Campgrounds near the water include Woods Canyon Group Campground, Spillway Group Campground, Spillway Campground, Aspen Campground, Crook Campground. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.
Is Woods Canyon Lake stocked with fish?
Yes. The most recent state planting report for Woods Canyon Lake lists X the week of 0001-08-01. Sign up on this page to get an email when it's stocked again.
Is there gas near Woods Canyon Lake?
The closest listed fuel is Gas station, about 9.4 miles from the water.
Keep exploring
Nearby water
Sources: USGS 3DHP, Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.