
Weekend availability at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 13, 11:04 AM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open11/20 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open12/20 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open16/20 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open13/20 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)?
as of September 14Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 20
- Max rig length
- 60 ft
About this campground
Overview 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.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.
Getting there
Located 13 miles west of Heber, Arizona. From Forest Lakes, travel east on Highway 260 for approximately 1 mile. Turn south on Rim Road and travel approximately 2.4 miles. The campground is located at the intersection of Rim Road and Black Canyon Road.
Activities
- CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- General Crook Road Interpretive Site (minor)Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest0 mi
- Hangman TrailheadApache-Sitgreaves National Forest1 mi
- Gentry Interpretive Site (minor)Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest2 mi
- Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating SiteApache-Sitgreaves National Forest3 mi
- Three Oaks TrailheadApache-Sitgreaves National Forest3 mi
- Baca Ranch Interpretive Site (minor)Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest4 mi
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