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Woods Canyon Lake Paint Out and Camping at Spillway


  • Spillway Camground (map)

Hosted by APAP Secretary Rita Goldner

The paint out is open to everyone, but the campsite is limited to 25 artists.

The Paint Out

Plan for a full day of painting on Wednesday July 6th at Woods Canyon Lake. Further details to be determined.

The Camp Out

We reserved 2 nights at the Spillway Campground next to Woods Canyon Lake. The cost per person depends on how many people sign up, we estimate the cost to be $15-$30. Sign up for the campsite is on a first come first serve basis.

Rita has extra tent anyone can borrow, fairly new, sleeps 8 they say, but realistically 4.

  • Check-in 2PM Tuesday July 5th

  • Check-out 1PM Thursday July 7th

Food

  • Breakfasts/lunch on your own.

  • We are looking for a small committee to buy simple barbecue food (hamburgers, hot dogs, skewered veggies) to cook for group evening meals, and then collect from everyone to chip in.

  • There is a huge grill, if they lift the fire restriction, otherwise, propane.

  • These meals could be used for show & tell & critique.

  • Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted.

Please RSVP If you are interested in camping with us, and mention if you want to join the meal prep committee.

  • Any questions? Text Rita (480) 220-3421

More Information about the campsite

  • Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

  • Quiet time from 10 PM to 6 AM.

  • No generators after 10 PM.

  • There can only be 4 vehicles at the campsite, additional vehicles will need to park in the overflow lot that is a 10 minute walk.

  • 1 of the vehicles parked at the site can be a RV that cannot exceed 24ft.

  • The site also includes 5 small fire rings each with a table and BBQ grill.

  • Pit toilets

  • Water spigot

  • General store in walking distance from campsite

  • There are canoes and kayaks for rent, and if you bring your own, you can launch from the shore for free.

  • There’s a nice hike (moderate) around the lake perimeter, exactly 5 miles.

  • You can bring guests to hike and fish.

Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/asnf/recarea/?recid=44689

Directions to campsite

From Payson, Arizona, take Highway 260 northeast toward Heber. Turn left (west) onto Forest Road 300 directly across from the Rim Visitor Information Station and follow for 5 miles. Turn right at Woods Canyon Lake Road. Spillway is on the right, another 0.75 miles further.

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