Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
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Little Elden Springs Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape. Located in the Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, the campground offers opportunities for horseback riding, hiking and wildlife viewing. The facility is very accommodating to campers and their horses and including hitching posts, plenty of space for horse trailers and access to over 30 miles of trails. Recreation Campers can access the Kachina Peaks Wilderness at the Weatherford Trail near Schultz Tank just up the road from the campground. Keep reading
The Mount Elden/Dry Lake Hills Trail System is also accessible right from camp and is comprised of over 30 miles of trails for all levels of horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. Some of the nearby trails offer amazing views of the peaks, especially during the changing of the leaves in the fall when the aspens turn from green to gold. Facilities This campground is only available to campers with horses, and has been designed for the particular needs of equestrian campers. All 15 campsites allow easy access for vehicles pulling horse trailers and are equipped with horse-friendly accommodations. Two hitching posts are provided per site, and extra parking is available. Manure removal is the responsibility of the owners. The restroom is accessible, though there are no accessible sites. Stalls or corrals are not provided. Natural Features The campground lies near the base of Mount Elden in a lush ponderosa pine and gamble oak forest and has a view of the 12,000-ft. San Francisco Peaks. Fall foliage can be outstanding and very inviting for photography. There is a healthy population of mule deer and elk in the area that can be fun to watch and photograph when sighted. Summers are very pleasant with sunny skies, high temperatures in the 60s to 80s and occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671. Nearby Attractions The nearby town of Flagstaff, Arizona, has shopping, restaurants and other conveniences. Visitors can also make a quick trip down the road to the must-see Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument .
The sites · 15
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITT | 001 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 002 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 003 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 004 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 005 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 006 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 007 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 008 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 009 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 010 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 011 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 012 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 013 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 014 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LITT | 015 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — |
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.
Book on recreation.govWho 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 →