Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)
Camp site features
Across 20 camp sites:
- Fire pit: all 20 sites
- Pets allowed: all 20 sites
- Longest RV: 60 ft
- Largest party: 8 people
- Equipment: Boat, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer
Fees
Only cash and check can be accepted at the campground.
Directions
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.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.
Reviews
Micaela A
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Reviewed a month ago
Was beautiful, clean and we had fun!
Enjoy the elk noises at night!!
Melissa B
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Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful as always.
Zachary C
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Reviewed a month ago
Spaced out sites, very kind host. Enjoyable experience!
RIan B
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Reviewed a month ago
Great campground. My son and I enjoy this campground often. It's always clean and no issues. This last time there was no camp host but everyone was very respectful.
Patricia B
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Reviewed a month ago
The park is a hidden gem! Lots of privacy and so much cooler than in the valley. I'll definitely come again.
David G
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Reviewed a month ago
Rocks! Not the best site for the price for tents. The majority of sites are very sloped and rocky. Bring a shovel, rake, or bring a lot of padding or wood pallets. Just put everything back in it's place when you leave. Otherwise amazing night skies đ±. Some off-roaders can be rude and loud into the night but they got quiet well over an hour before curfew. We didn't have a full-time host but a ranger came and checked on us during the day and was very helpful and informative. You cannot/don't want to walk to the lake. It's about 3 miles farther into the woods on less maintained dirt roads and the water level was pretty low. Still, it was beautiful to see. I suggest visiting Willow Springs Lake if you want to kayak, or take your own boat, or fish. Woods Canyon Lake is farther but you can rent all sizes of boats there and it has a store. I do not suggest diving a low-profile car to the campground because it is a dirt graded road and can have big dips from flooding, but it can be done if you are careful and drive slow. Oh and yes, there are wild horses! But not 100% chance they'll walk into camp while you're there or awake. And there is only one bathroom on site that can be far away or stink if it hasn't been emptied in awhile so choose your site accordingly. Would I go back? Yes! Now that I know what to bring/expect.
Season dates
Walk In season
Apr 23, 2027 â May 6, 2027
First come, first served
Peak season
May 7, 2027 â Oct 10, 2027
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Walk In season
Apr 23, 2028 â May 6, 2028
First come, first served
Peak season
May 7, 2028 â Oct 10, 2028
Reservable online
Walk In season
Oct 11, 2028 â Oct 30, 2028
First come, first served













