Little Elden Spring Horse Camp
This campground is designated only for people with horses.
Little Elden Spring Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape. This camp has been designed for the particular needs of equestrian campers in mind. All 15 campsites allow easy access for vehicles pulling horse trailers and are equipped with horse-friendly accommodations. It is located near the base of Mount Elden in a lush ponderosa pine and gambel oak forest. You can access the Kachina Peaks Wilderness at the Weatherford Trail near Schultz Tank just up the road.
The Mount Elden/Dry Lake Hills Trail System is also accessible right from camp, and is comprised of over 30 miles of trails. The horse camp access trail connects to the Little Elden Trail, which provides a variety of loops and trail pursuits. Deer Hill Trail, which is at the rear of the campground, heads due north for 4.5 miles. This trail offers amazing views of the San Francisco Peaks, especially during the changing of the leaves in the fall when the aspens turn from green to gold.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereGeneral Information
Early May to mid-October.
- Check in: 2 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
This campground is designated ONLY for people with horses. Visitors must clean up their hay, feed, and horse manure before departing.
- 14-day stay limit.
- All vehicles must be kept on constructed roads or spurs.
- Gray water and sewage from holdings must be transported to a dump station off Forest lands.
- Campsite: $34 per night. All 15 sites are reservation only.
- Extra vehicle: $10 per night.
- Picnic/day use: $12 up to 5 people, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pets must be restrained or on a leash.
Contact Name: Coconino Hospitality
Contact Phone: 928-774-9671
Address: 5075 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 928-526-0866
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Cof_Webmail@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.28132
Longitude: -111.57561
Elevation
7,176 ft.
Directions
Location: 5 miles northeast of Flagstaff on the edge of Elden Mountain.
GPS (Map): 35°16'45.2"N 111°34'44.0"W
Access: Drive 5 miles northeast of Flagstaff on U.S. Highway 89. Turn west (left) on Forest Road 556 and drive 2 miles to FR 556A. Turn north (right) and continue a short distance to the campground entrance.
Parking
- 15 pull-through campsites.
- Larger sites can accommodate a combined truck and trailer length up to 40 feet.
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Camp sites have picnic tables and hitching rails.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
