THE LAKE
About Knoll Lake, Arizona
Knoll Lake is a secluded mountain lake on Arizona's Mogollon Rim in Coconino National Forest. At about 7,300 feet, its 75 acres are ringed by ponderosa pines, with a scenic island near the center and water nearly 50 feet deep.
Only single electric-motor boats are allowed, which keeps kayaking and paddleboarding on Knoll Lake calm and quiet. Fish for stocked rainbow trout, camp at Knoll Lake Campground, and take in views from the 2,000-foot Mogollon Rim escarpment. Rent your kayak or paddleboard at Redline in Mesa, about 2 hours and 45 minutes from the lake.
Where to paddle
- –Developed ramp
- –Paddle out to the island
- –Fish for stocked rainbow trout
- –Right near the water
- –Open about mid-May to early September
- –First-come, first-served, cash only
- –Water, vault toilets and picnic tables
PLAN YOUR TRIP
More about Knoll Lake
Kayaking and paddleboarding on Knoll Lake
Only single electric-motor boats are allowed, so the water stays calm for paddlers. Fish for stocked rainbow trout and paddle out to the island near the center.
Camping at Knoll Lake
Knoll Lake Campground sits near the water and runs first-come, first-served from about mid-May through early September. It’s cash only, with picnic tables, vault toilets and drinking water. Arrive early on summer weekends.
Things to do nearby
Hike, mountain bike and take in the views from the 2,000-foot Mogollon Rim escarpment.
Renting a kayak or paddleboard for Knoll Lake
Every rental from Redline includes paddles, life jackets, foam roof blocks and tie-down straps, and we help you load up. No roof rack needed. Rent 2 days and the 3rd day is free. See rental rates or read our rental FAQs.
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RENT FOR THE LAKE
Paddleboards $35 · Kayaks $40
Per day. Rent 2 days, get the 3rd free. Pick up in Mesa and you're at Knoll Lake in about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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