Weekend availability at Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 16, 5:54 PM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open8/15 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open11/15 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open6/15 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open11/15 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 Little Elden Springs Horsecamp?
as of September 17Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Little Elden Springs Horsecamp 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
- 15
- Pull-through
- 15
- Max rig length
- 40 ft
About this campground
Overview 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. 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.
Getting there
From I-40 near Flagstaff, Arizona, take exit 201, and turn left to the Page exit (Highway 89). Proceed north on Highway 89 for 6 miles to Forest Road 556 (Elden Springs Road). Turn left, proceed for 1.5 miles to the campground.
Activities
- PICNICKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- HIKING
- CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Elden Pueblo Archaeological SiteArizona2 mi
- Schultz TankCoconino National Forest Recreation2 mi
- Lockett Meadow CampgroundCoconino National Forest Recreation6 mi
- Bonito Campground (AZ)Coconino National Forest Recreation7 mi
- Oleary Group SiteCoconino National Forest Recreation7 mi
- Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor CenterSunset Crater Volcano National Monument7 mi
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