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A level, graveled camp-trailer pad under the pines, with a trailer parked on it.

RV and tent camping

The lodge and 17 acres of pine forest. Park the RVs at the hookups and put the tents on flat ground. The lodge has the bathrooms and the kitchen.

Included

  • The lodge and all 17 acres
  • Five bedrooms, the Study, and six bathrooms
  • Bed linens and towels for the full lodge
  • The kitchen, two full-size refrigerators, and the coffee bar
  • The dining table, which seats about 12
  • The 750 sq ft deck, half roofed, with lights and power
  • Two outdoor tables with six chairs each, on the deck
  • The theater, which seats 16, and the game room
  • The sport court, the firepit, and the disc golf course
  • Fast Wi-Fi and parking on the property
  • Planning pages for your group, at no cost

You arrange

  • Your food, and who cooks it. We can buy groceries before you arrive
  • Air mattresses or sleeping bags for guests above the bed count
  • Your activities and your schedule
  • A caterer or a private chef, if you want one
  • RVs or tents. Ask us first. We can arrange a delivered travel trailer
A second level, graveled area beside the gate, with room to park more trailers and towed vehicles.

RV sites

The RV sites have electric and water hookups. There is a dump station on the property, connected to the septic system.

A second graveled area near the gate takes extra trailers, boats, and side-by-sides, clear of the drive.

Tell us how many RVs you plan to bring and how long each one is. We will tell you where each one goes.

A second stretch of the open ground next door — grass and pine needles between mature trees, level enough to camp on.

Tents

There is a lot of flat ground on the property for tents. The lodge and the other buildings sit on about 5 acres. The other 12 acres are untouched forest, and you can use all of it.

There are no marked tent sites yet, and there are no lights at the tents. Bring headlamps and lanterns.

Ask us before you book. We will show you the flat ground that suits the size of your group.

A red garden hose coiled at the foot of a red water hydrant, with a grey outdoor power outlet on a post beside it. The stone ring of the firepit is in the pines behind them. Use this hose to put the fire out.

Fires

There is one firepit, with seating around it and a hose beside it. We provide the firewood.

There are no separate fire rings at the tents yet. Use the firepit for all fires.

Check the Coconino County fire restrictions before you light any fire. In the driest weeks, outdoor fires are banned, and the ban is enforced.

The game room from the far end — the billiards table and arcade cabinets on the left, a round card table with six chairs in the middle, and a children’s play area with a play kitchen and a road-map rug on the right.

Bathrooms, kitchen, and shelter

Campers use the bathrooms in the lodge. There are six.

The kitchen has a full-size range, a dishwasher, and a coffee bar. Two propane grills sit on the deck.

In July and August, a short storm arrives most afternoons. When it does, go inside to the family room, the theater, or the game room.

A grass meadow beside the road on the drive up, fenced along the near edge and ringed by pines, with storm cloud breaking over it.

Forest roads and distances

The Coconino National Forest is on every side of the property. Hundreds of miles of dirt forest road start close by, for hiking, mountain bikes, ATVs, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes.

Unload the trailers on the graveled area near the gate, and ride out from there. Mountain bikes can also ride the 12 acres of untouched forest on the property.

Blue Ridge Reservoir is about 15 minutes away. Flagstaff and Payson are each about 45 minutes away.

The property is at 7,500 feet, so nights are cold for most of the year. Bring sleeping bags rated for the season.

Prices

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

Not finished yet

Ask before you plan around these They are not here yet. Ask us where each one stands for your date.

Marked tent sites
Planned. Level, marked, and lit tent areas, each with its own fire ring. Until they are built, use the flat ground and the firepit.

Group size

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

How planning works

You pay nothing until you accept a quote. You can stop at any step before that.

  1. Send the basics Use the form on this page. Give us your dates, how many people, and what you want to do. We reply within a day.
  2. Video call We send you some times to choose from. The call is about 20 minutes.
  3. Property visit (optional) A visit to walk the property with us costs $150. That pays for our drive and our time.
  4. Quote and date hold Your quote has its own page. Choose your rentals and ask for changes. We hold your dates for 30 days, or until you accept or decline.

Then you book. How you book depends on whether your plans need a county permit. We tell you on the call.

No permit needed

Most reunions, retreats, and hunting trips.

  1. Accept the quote and pay half.
  2. Pay the rest 60 days before you arrive, with a security deposit. We return the deposit after checkout.

With a county permit

Weddings, and some events with day guests.

  1. Accept the quote and pay the permit deposit. We apply to the county for you.
  2. Pay half when the county approves.
  3. Pay the rest 60 days before your date. Send us your certificate of insurance at least 30 days before your date.
  4. We confirm your booking when you have paid in full and we approve the certificate.

Start with the basics

Group planner

Planning pages for your group

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.

Who is coming
One sign-up link for the whole group. Download the list as a spreadsheet
Who sleeps where
Put each person in a bedroom, the Study, an air mattress, an RV, or a tent
Food needs
Each person marks their diet and allergies. You see the totals before anyone shops
Meals
Plan each breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and name who cooks it
Schedule
A day-by-day plan, with notes that only you can see
Groceries
A shared list. We can buy what nobody is bringing before you arrive
Extras
Ask for tables, chairs, outdoor heaters, and more. We send the price

See how the planner works →

Questions

Questions

Can we book only the RV sites or the tent ground?

No. Nobody else camps on the property during your stay.

What hookups do the RV sites have?

Electric and water. There is a dump station on the property, connected to the septic system. Tell us how many RVs you plan to bring and how long each one is.

Where do tents go?

On flat ground on the property. There are no marked tent sites yet, and no lights at the tents. Ask us before you book, and we will show you the flat ground that suits your group.

Can we have a campfire at the tents?

Use the firepit for all fires. There are no separate fire rings at the tents yet. Check the Coconino County fire restrictions before you light any fire.

Can we bring ATVs, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes?

Yes. Unload and park the trailers on the graveled area near the gate. Hundreds of miles of dirt forest road start close to the lodge. Bring the mountain bikes too. They can ride the 12 acres of untouched forest on the property.

Do RVs and tents count toward the 30 guests?

No. The 30 is for the lodge. Tell us how many RVs and tents you plan to bring, so we can tell you where they go.

Can we see the property before we book?

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.

How far ahead should we plan?

For an event with a county permit, we need your final date and headcount at least 60 days before.

Do you hold our dates while we decide?

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.

When do we pay?

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.

Can we change the plan after we accept?

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

Tell us what you are planning

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

We do not share your details, and we do not run a mailing list.