Knoll Lake Near Payson AZ
On The Mogollon Rim
Compliments of Coconino National Forest
Location & Description. Knoll Lake is just northeast of its sister-lakes of Woods Canyon and Willow Creek Lakes on the Mogollon Rim. Although closer to the town of Payson, Arizona, the drive from Flagstaff south on Lake Mary Road to Clint Wells and then along the Rim Road (Forest Road 300) to reach Knoll Lake is a spectacular scenic trip along the edges of the Mogollon Rim.
 The elevation of Knoll Lake is about 7,400 feet. Surrounded by Ponderosa Pine, Oak and Douglas Fir, Knoll Lake features a scenic forest setting in which to enjoy canoeing, small boating, fishing or just soaking-up its serene beauty.
Lake Size. The water surface is 75 acres and is about 50 feet deep.
Fish Variety. Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.
Boating. Boat motors are restricted to electric motors only.
Camping, Hiking & Amenities. The Knoll Lake Campground includes 33 single unit camping sites with picnic tables, fire rings, cooking grills, drinking water, vault toilets and a boat ramp. Tents, small motor homes and trailers under 32 feet are permitted. Camping sites are fee-based at $12 per vehicle, per night and fees are subject to change without notice. There is 14 day stay limit. Horses are not permitted and off-road vehicles may only be used to enter or leave the campsite area. Pets are permitted but must always be restrained or on leash. The concessionaire for the Rim Lakes Recreation Area which includes Knoll Lake Campground is located at the Canyon Point Campground and will be glad to answer questions. Call (928) 535-9233 between 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The season is Memorial Day through October, weather permitting.
Directions To Knoll Lake.
Knoll Lake is about 105 miles southeast of Flagstaff, Arizona and about 40 miles northeast of Payson, Arizona.
From Payson. Take Highway 260 past Kohl's Ranch and Christopher Creek to Forest Road 300 (Rim Road). Take Rim Road to Forest Road 295E and turn right (north) and drive to Knoll Lake.
From Flagstaff. Take Highway 3 (Lake Mary Rd) south 55 miles to Clints Well. Turn left (northeast) on Highway 87. Drive 10 miles to Forest Road 95 which is just past the Blue Ridge office of the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. Turn right and go 6 miles to FR 96 veering left and travel 2 miles to FR 321. Turn right and drive 10 miles to FR 300 (Rim Road). Turn left (east) and go 4 miles to FR 295E. Turn left again and proceed to Knoll Lake.
For More Information.
- Mogollon Rim Ranger District
- HC 31, Box 300,
- Happy Jack AZ 86024
- (928) 477-2255
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