Black Canyon Rim Campground Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Arizona

Black Canyon Rim Overview

Black Canyon Rim Campground has 21 campsites and is set among a forest of Ponderosa Pine in the Apache-Sitgeaves National Forest. Campsites can accommodates tents, trailers and small RVs (25 to 60 feet). Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. There are no hookups and the campground road and parking spurs are gravel.

Black Canyon Rim campground has drinking water and vault toilets.  You can also purchase firewood from the camp host. Cell service is fair.

Black Canyon Rim – Area Recreation

This campground is a favorite stopping place for those traveling on the General Crook National Recreation Trail. Fishing and boating (electric motors only) opportunities are popular at Black Canyon Lake which is located 3 miles northeast along Forest Road 86. Wildlife viewing is also pretty good here. You may actually see a heard of wild horses that occasionally run past on their way to water.

If you need a shower, you can get one at Canyon Point Campground. It’s about 7 miles away and just of State Route 260.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing