Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)
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Black Canyon Rim Campground has 20 sites of varying sizes. All sites can accommodate tents and pop-up campers. Some sites are suitable for pull trailers, 5th-wheel trailers, and motorhomes up to 40 feet. Recreation Fishing and boating (electric motors) are available on Black Canyon Lake, approximately 2.5 miles northeast of the campground. The historic grave site of Stott, Scott, and Wilson, three young men lynched during the Pleasant Valley War is located within walking distance. This campground is a favorite stopping place for those traveling on the General Crook National Recreation Trail. Keep reading
Facilities Each campsite offers a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Additional amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash service. Access is on both sand and gravel roads. A campground host is available at the site. Natural Features Black Canyon Rim Campground is sheltered among towering ponderosa pines and located in an area that is relatively flat and sandy. A herd of wild horses is often seen running through the area and stopping at Black Canyon Lake for water. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181. Nearby Attractions Gas, phone, and groceries are available 8 miles west at Forest Lakes or 13 miles east at Heber.
The sites · 20
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 01 | standard nonelectric | 55 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 02 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 03 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 04 | shelter nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 05 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 06 | standard nonelectric | 55 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 07 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 08 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 09 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 10 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 11 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 12 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 13 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 14 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 15 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 16 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 17 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 18 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 19 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND | 20 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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Who runs it
Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
Your representative
This campground sits in AZ-02. This member’s public-lands record →