Directions: From Payson, take SR 260 east to top of the Mogollon Rim and watch for signs. High-clearance vehicle not required.
Drive Time: Approximately 2 hours from Phoenix.
Elevation: 7,600 feet.
Rating: Popular in summer months.
Season: April - Nov. Access road not cleared during winter months.
Camping: No overnight camping along Willow Springs Lake. Dispersed camping allowed in forest where permitted.
Boats: Motors limited to 8 horse-power only. During summer months thunderstorms are frequent. Lightning is a danger at this time. Get off the lake immediately.
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest
Black Mesa Ranger District: 928-535-4481
www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf
Lakeshore Restaurant: 480-984-5311
Tonto National Forest
Mesa Ranger District: 480-610-3300
www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto
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