Hunting is not permitted on the property. Use the property as a base camp. There is a safe, room for trailers and side-by-sides, hookups, water, and a kitchen you can use at any hour.
The property sits inside the Coconino National Forest on the Mogollon Rim, at about 7,500 feet. Elk country is on every side of it.
Hunting is not permitted on the property. Do not shoot a firearm or a muzzleloader here. You may set up targets for archery and crossbow practice.
We can tell you what surrounds the property and how long each drive is.
Flagstaff is about 45 minutes north on Lake Mary Road. Payson is about 45 minutes south. Clints Well, about 15 minutes away, has fuel and a general store.
The lodge is in Unit 5A. AZ-87 is the line between Unit 5A and Unit 5B, so Unit 5B is just west of the lodge. Unit 4A is just east, a short ride on the forest trails. Unit 6A is about 15 to 20 minutes back down the road, at its south-east corner.
All four units hold elk, mule deer, and turkey. Archery bull elk is in September. The youth and antlerless elk hunts are in October. The rifle bull elk hunt is in late November. Deer and fall turkey hunts fall in October and November.
Arizona Game and Fish normally posts the elk draw results in February, and the deer and turkey results in early summer. Book when you know your tag.
The dates change every year. Confirm your unit, your season, your draw, and your tag in the current Arizona Game and Fish regulations before you book.
There is a walk-in safe on the property, the size of a room. Store anything you would rather not leave in a truck. Tell us if you need it when you inquire.
There is gravel parking by the lodge and the garage. A second level, graveled area near the gate takes trailers, boats, and towed vehicles, clear of the drive.
There is room to unload side-by-sides, park them, and get them back on the trailer without blocking anyone in.
If you bring a camper, there are RV sites with electric and water hookups, and a dump station on the property. Dump before you leave. Fill your water here as well.
You can use the kitchen at any hour. There is a full-size range, a coffee bar, and a refrigerator and freezer for what you bring back.
Boots and wet gear stay outside, on the deck at the front or the back of the lodge. There is laundry with two washers and two dryers. The lodge has a wood-burning fireplace in the family room and a gas stove in most bedrooms.
Quiet hours start at 10:00 pm. A 4:00 am start is fine, because nobody else is on the property.
The Wi-Fi in the lodge is fast. Download your onX or GoHunt layers, your unit maps, and your tracks before you drive out.
Cell service in the forest is unreliable and depends on the carrier. Assume you have none once you leave the property. The Wi-Fi supports Wi-Fi calling, so calls and texts work from the lodge.
| Lodging | See the calendar | Per night. Two nights or more |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $450 or $550 | Two nights, or longer |
| Extra guests | $25 | Per night, per guest above 16. Book direct and children under 13 do not count |
| Tax | 6.9% | Added at checkout |
| Security deposit | $750 | Returned after checkout |
Ask before you plan around these They are not here yet. Ask us where each one stands for your date.
The lodge is set up for up to 30 guests. The beds sleep 20 adults comfortably. In a group of 30, children share beds, use the air mattresses, or bring sleeping bags.
RVs and tents on the property are not part of the 30. A travel trailer delivered to an RV site sleeps four to eight. If your group is larger than 30, ask us.
A much larger group can need county permits and other items, such as restrooms, parking, and access for fire trucks. Those add time and cost.
From first message to your dates
You pay nothing until you accept a quote. You can stop at any step before that.
Then you book. How you book depends on whether your plans need a county permit. We tell you on the call.
Most reunions, retreats, and hunting trips.
Weddings, and some events with day guests.
Group planner
After you book, we set up planning pages for your group at no cost. You send one link to the group. Each person adds themselves and the people with them.
Nobody needs an account or a password. You decide what the rest of the group can see. The pages are optional.
Planning guide
The lodge sits in elk country on the Mogollon Rim. What surrounds it, when the seasons run, and why one lodge beats motel rooms in Flagstaff.
Questions
No. Hunting is not permitted on the property. Use the lodge as a base camp instead. The property sits inside the Coconino National Forest on the Mogollon Rim, with elk country on every side of it.
Yes. There is a walk-in safe on the property, the size of a room. Store anything you would rather not leave in a truck. Tell us if you need it when you inquire.
Yes. There is gravel parking by the lodge and the garage. A second level, graveled area near the gate takes trailers, boats, and towed vehicles, clear of the drive. There is room to unload side-by-sides and get them back on the trailer without blocking anyone in.
Yes. There are RV sites with electric and water hookups, and a dump station on the property. Fill your water here and dump before you leave.
Not yet. Plan to take your animal to a meat processor for hanging and cleaning. A simple game processing station is planned: hooks that hold an animal by its rear legs, so you can skin and gut it here. You would remove and dispose of the carcass yourself. Ask us where it stands when you inquire.
Normally, yes. Midweek and shoulder-season dates are the ones that stay open, and that is when most hunts fall. Confirm your unit, your season, and your draw with Arizona Game and Fish before you book.
Yes. The Wi-Fi in the lodge is fast. Pull your onX or GoHunt layers, your unit maps, and your tracks before you leave the property. Cell service in the forest is unreliable, so assume you have none once you drive out.
Yes. A visit to walk the property with us costs $150. That pays for our drive and our time. This site has photos and videos, and we answer other questions on the video call.
For an event with a county permit, we need your final date and headcount at least 60 days before.
Yes. When we send your quote, we hold your dates for 30 days, or until you accept or decline. You can ask for changes during that time. You pay nothing until you accept.
It depends on whether your plans need a county permit. With no permit, you pay half when you accept, and the rest 60 days before you arrive. With a permit, you pay a permit deposit when you accept, half when the county approves, and the rest 60 days before your date. Your quote shows each amount and each date.
Usually, yes. Tell us what you want to change. We update the quote, and you accept the new version. A change to the date or the headcount can affect a county permit.
Inquire
Send us your dates, how many people, and what you want to do. We normally reply within a day, with some times for a short video call.
Email: info@spoonbilllodge.com