Forest Road 9350 Designated Dispersed Camping

We really enjoyed our time at this location. We were in site 3 and had good solar and great starlink clearance to the northern sky. The sites are well maintained in this area but some of them are unlevel. We did a video review of this area and you can find it on the videos tab here or we will post the direct link below.

From 260 you take Rim Road for about 6 miles of pavement and then the last 1.5 miles is a well-maintained gravel road that is plenty wide for any rigs passing each other. There is a pit toilet at the trailhead right as you come in. I wish more people would use that instead you find used toilet paper back in the tree area of most campsites.

A large number (probably 80%) of the trees here have painted orange rings on them. I do not know for sure but I am guessing in the near future they will be clear-cutting much of this area. When we were here there was a controlled burn area just down the road so they may be making their way into this area soon.

If you are interested in the video review here is the direct link
https://youtu.be/VhyQ43CYO6s

Violent afternoon thunderstorms are regular late summer afternoon occurrence all along the Rim! Although spectacular, the storms can dump HEAVY amounts of rain & hail. Yesterday (Aug 1st, 2020), one of these hit with 1/2” hail (some larger) and many tenter’s left. Thanks to these storms, what were easily traversed access roads the day before can turn into muddy Jeep trails the next morning.

I have camped here several times and truly enjoy being there. If you've got Kayaks, bring them along as the Woods Canyon Lake is only about 3 miles from the camping area with Great Fishing.

Dispersed camping about 26 miles E of Payson. Going E, make a left at the top of the Mogollon Rim. The visitor center will be on your right. To the left is the Rim Road and Woods Canyon Lake. Go about 5 miles to FR9350 and make a left. The last 2 miles is a dirt road and can be pretty washboard at times but in really good shape. All the campsites are spaced on, I'm guessing, at least 1/4 acre. Lots of room around you!

We absolutely love it up there. 85 degrees when Phoenix is 110! The elevation is around 7,600 feet

Stayed on site 33 which was completely in the sun but the views of the rim was wonderful. Most sites are spacious. Just have to navigate through the rough unpaved road of FR 9350 and prior to getting on the 9350 you have to take Rim Rd (300) which is unpaved and graveled. Just take it slow for your vehicle and to prevent kicking up dust. The sites on the southside face the rim, while the northside sites are in the pines and mostly shaded. There are shaded southside rim sites and found a few for future visits ,if they are available. The Host drives frequently up and down the road to check on things.

2nd time at 9350 - first time stayed at the "tent only" site. Can't remember the number but its right on the rim. Great view but not a lot of Shade and not really a good flat spot for tent.
This past week we stayed a night at spot 15 on the other side of the road. Great spot with lots of shade. Really cool double fire pit - one with a grill for cooking over. Can't wait to go back.