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About Forest Lakes

Set deep in the Sitgreaves National Forest between Payson and Heber, Forest Lakes is all about the cabin lifestyle: pines, quiet, and easy access to the Rim Lakes. It is a favorite weekend and summer escape for Valley families thanks to its cool elevation and central Rim location.

At around 7,500 feet the community is heavily wooded and snowy in winter, with cabins and mountain homes on forested lots plus land for those who want to build. Inventory is limited given the small size, so good cabins tend to draw quick interest.

Things to Do & See

• Woods Canyon Lake — One of Arizona’s most popular Rim lakes, minutes away for trout fishing and paddling.
• Willow Springs Lake — A nearby favorite for fishing and boating, ringed by pine forest.
• Mogollon Rim overlooks — Stunning clifftop views along the Rim Road just outside the community.
• Sitgreaves National Forest — Endless trails, forest roads, and wildlife right out the door.
• Cool Rim elevation — At 7,500 feet, summers stay crisp and green while the desert bakes below.

Why Buyers Choose Forest Lakes

• A true cabin-in-the-pines community right on the Mogollon Rim
• Cool 7,500-foot summers and snowy winters
• Minutes from Woods Canyon and Willow Springs Lakes
• Heavily wooded lots with real privacy and quiet
• A central Rim location between Payson and Heber-Overgaard

Shawn’s Local Favorite

Get up early and be at Woods Canyon Lake before the crowds. The mist on the water ringed by pines is classic Rim country, and it is right around the corner from Forest Lakes, which is a big part of why cabins here are so loved.

Forest Lakes Real Estate FAQs

Where is Forest Lakes?

Forest Lakes is a small cabin community in Coconino County, right on the Mogollon Rim along Highway 260 between Payson and Heber-Overgaard, at about 7,500 feet.

What kinds of properties are available?

Mostly cabins and mountain homes on wooded lots, plus land to build on. Given the community’s small size, inventory is limited and good cabins move quickly.

What lakes are nearby?

Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake, two of the most popular Rim lakes, are just minutes away for fishing and paddling.

What is the weather like?

At around 7,500 feet, summers are cool and green while winters are genuinely snowy, so it is a true four-season Rim retreat.