Recreation area

Black Mesa Ranger District

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Arizona — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

Black Mesa Ranger District is the westernmost ranger district on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Located only 2 1/2 hours from the Phoenix Metro area, the district is a popular destination for residents of the valley looking to escape the summer heat.   Guidelines for Target Shooting on The Black Mesa Ranger District  You may NOT discharge a firearm or any other weapon (including paintball guns, air guns, archery, slingshots, etc): Within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied campsite Across or on a Forest Developed Road, across a body of water or stream, or across a canyon In any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge (36CFR 261.10d) With any tracer bullet or incendiary ammunition (36CFR 261.5b) Choose a remote area with an earthen backdrop. ALWAYS know where your bullets are going. Look at a map, know before you go. CLICK HERE for Shooting Restrictions within the Black Mesa RD area including the Rim Lakes Recreation Area. MAP  of Rim Lakes restricted shooting area

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Activities

  • BIKING
  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
  • PICNICKING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

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