Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 34.30443, -110.74535
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 9285359859
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Woods Canyon Dump Station · 11 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Pinnacle Propane · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Rim Cg | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Black Canyon Rim Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Nelson Lake | National forest camping area | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Brookbank | National forest camping area | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Gentry Campground | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Gentry Lo | National forest campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.