National Forest
Black Canyon Rim Campground (apache-sitgreaves National Forest, Az)
Sitgreaves National Forest · Heber, AZ
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About
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.
Nearby Attractions
Gas, phone, and groceries are available 8 miles west at Forest Lakes or 13 miles east at Heber.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Sitgreaves National Forest
Pat Mullen Mountain to Vista Point
3.4 mi525 ftmoderate
General Crook Trail
58 mi5,446 ftexpert
Porter Mountain Trails (Panorama and Timber Mesa Trails)
2.9 mi358 ftmoderate
Willow Springs Lake Trail
5.7 mi1,017 ftmoderate
Fool Hollow Lake Trail
3.2 mi407 ftmoderate
Rim Lakes Vista and Old Rim Road Loop
4.2 mi548 ftmoderate
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Black Canyon Rim Campground (apache-sitgreaves National Forest, Az)
Trail
Willow Springs Lake Trail
Arizona
5.7 mi1,017 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
235 Trail- Cheveln Canyon
Arizona
8.0 mi387 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Rim Lakes Vista and Old Rim Road Loop
Arizona
4.2 mi548 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Payson Rim Highline Loop
Arizona
16.7 mi3,163 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Woods Canyon Lake Trail
Arizona
3.7 mi630 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Military Sinkhole Trail
Arizona
4.4 mi1,483 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page
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