Forest Lakes in Two Minutes
Forest Lakes is a small cabin community perched right on the Mogollon Rim along Highway 260, surrounded by tall pines at about 7,500 feet. It is a pure Rim-country retreat, cool in summer and close to some of the best lakes and forest in Arizona.
Set deep in the Sitgreaves National Forest between Payson and Heber, it is all about the cabin lifestyle: pines, quiet, and quick access to the Rim Lakes. It is a favorite summer and weekend escape for Valley families thanks to its elevation and central Rim location.
Neighborhoods & What Homes Look Like
Forest Lakes Estates
Cabins and mountain homes on heavily wooded lots, the heart of the community.
Building lots in the pines
Forested parcels for buyers who want to build their own Rim-country retreat.
Lakes, Trails & Weekends
Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake, two of Arizona’s most popular Rim lakes, are just minutes away, and the Mogollon Rim overlooks and endless Sitgreaves National Forest trails are right out the door.
Daily Life: Getting Around & Everyday Needs
Forest Lakes has a small store and seasonal services on Highway 260, with Heber-Overgaard a short drive east for groceries and everyday needs and Payson to the west.
The Market Right Now
Given its small size, Forest Lakes has limited inventory of mostly cabins, mountain homes, and wooded lots, so good properties move quickly. It is heavily a second-home and summer market. Reach out and I will send current listings and recent sales.
Forest Lakes FAQ
Where is Forest Lakes?
Forest Lakes is a cabin community in Coconino County, right on the Mogollon Rim along Highway 260 between Payson and Heber-Overgaard, at about 7,500 feet.
Is it mostly cabins?
Yes. It is primarily cabins, mountain homes, and wooded building lots, and inventory is limited given the small size.
What lakes are nearby?
Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake are both just minutes away for fishing and paddling.
Is it a year-round community?
Many homes are seasonal cabins. Summers are cool and green, and winters are genuinely snowy, so plan for Rim-country weather.
Thinking About Forest Lakes?
For a true cabin-on-the-Rim escape close to the best lakes in the state, Forest Lakes is tough to beat. Reach out and I will help you find the right cabin or lot.
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