U.S. Forest Service · Sitgreaves National Forest · AZ

Sinkhole Campground

SINKHOLE Campground Entrance SignPhoto · Conservation Legacy
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
13Sites
35 ftMax rig

The place

Located in the ponderosa pine forest, this campground is within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake which provides boating and fishing opportunities. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities are nearby in the non-motorized Wildlife Area. The General Crook National Recreation Trail is also within a mile of the campground. Be prepared for rain, often heavy, through July and August. Expect cool to cold nighttime temperatures. Recreation Fishing and boating are available at nearby Willow Springs Lake which is approximately one mile from the campground. Keep reading

Facilities Sinkhole Campground has 26 sites (sites 14 through 26 are available for advanced reservation). Sites 1 through 13 are first-come, first served. There are two accessible sites, two double sites and the rest are single sites. All sites are back-in. Each site offers a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Additional amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash service. A camp host is available at the site. Natural Features Sinkhole Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines. The entrance, roads and back-in section is asphalt. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181. Nearby Attractions Woods Canyon Lakes is located approximately 10 miles west off of Road 300 and Road 105. The store at the lake has boat and kayak rentals. Gas, phone and groceries are available approximately four miles east at Forest Lakes.

The sites · 13

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND014standard nonelectric35 ft
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND015standard nonelectric35 ft
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND016standard nonelectric35 ft
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND017standard nonelectric35 ft
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND018standard nonelectric35 ft
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND019standard nonelectric35 ft
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND020standard nonelectric35 ftyes
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND021standard nonelectric35 ft
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND022standard nonelectric35 ft
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND023standard nonelectric35 ft
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND024standard nonelectric35 ftyes
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND025standard nonelectric35 ft
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND026standard nonelectric35 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in AZ-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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