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Black Mesa Ranger District
Black Mesa Ranger District is the westernmost ranger district on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Located only 2 1/2 hours from the Phoenix Metro area, the district is a popular destination for residents of the valley looking to escape the summer heat.
Guidelines for Target Shooting on The Black Mesa Ranger District
You may NOT discharge a firearm or any other weapon (including paintball guns, air guns, archery, slingshots, etc):
- Within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied campsite
- Across or on a Forest Developed Road, across a body of water or stream, or across a canyon
- In any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge (36CFR 261.10d)
- With any tracer bullet or incendiary ammunition (36CFR 261.5b)
Choose a remote area with an earthen backdrop. ALWAYS know where your bullets are going. Look at a map, know before you go.
View shooting restrictions within the Black Mesa RD area including the Rim Lakes Recreation Area.
View a map of Rim Lakes restricted shooting area
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Black Mesa Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Black Mesa Ranger District
- Black Canyon Rim Campground
- Canyon Point Campground
- Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground
- Chevelon Crossing Campground
- Gentry Campground
- Promontory Pit Road Campground
- Sinkhole Campground
- Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area
- Aspen Campground
- Crook Campground
- Mogollon Campground
- Rim Campground
- Spillway Campground
- Woods Canyon Group Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Black Mesa Ranger District
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Black Mesa Ranger District
- Canyon Point Campground
- Gentry Campground
- Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area
- Crook Campground
- Spillway Group Campground
- Woods Canyon Group Campground
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Black Mesa Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Black Mesa Ranger District
- Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area
- Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating Site
- Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground
- Sardine Point Day Use Area
- Sinkhole Campground
- Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site
- Woods Canyon Lake Area Boating Site
- Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area
- Rim Campground
- Spillway Campground
- Spillway Group Campground
- Woods Canyon Group Campground
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Black Mesa Ranger District
- 235 Road Trail #502
- 237 B Trailhead
- 7th Heaven Trail
- Aspen Trail
- Bear Canyon Lake Trail #112
- Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating Site
- Boulder Hop Trail
- Canyon Dr Access Trailhead
- Canyon Point Campground
- Carr Lake Trailhead
- Cottonwood Wash Trailhead
- Drew Canyon Trail #291
- Drew Trailhead
- Durfee Crossing Trail
- Durfee Trailhead
- Fenceline Trail
- Fisherman Trail
- Hangman Trail
- Hangman Trailhead
- Horse Trap Trailhead
- Horton Springs Trail #292
- Larson Ridge Trailhead
- Long Draw South Trailhead
- Mallard Trailhead
- Meadow Trail
- Meadow Trailhead
- Merganser Trailhead
- Military Sinkhole Trail #966
- Military Sinkhole Vista Observation Site
- Mogollon Rim Visitor Center
- Mogollon Trailhead
- Old Rim Trailhead
- Pasture Trail
- Promontory Butte #278
- Rim Lake Vista Trail #622
- Rim Top Trailhead
- Rocky Point Trailhead
- Ross Draw Trail
- See Canyon Trail #184
- Sinkhole Trail #503
- Tall Timbers Trailhead
- Telephone Ridge Trail # 103
- Three Oaks Trailhead
- Two-o-eight Trailhead
- Willow Springs Lake Trailhead
- Willow Springs Loop Trail
- Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area
- Mogollon Campground
- Rim Campground
- Spillway Campground
- Spillway Group Campground
- Woods Canyon Nature Trail
- Woods Canyon Lake Trail
- Woods Canyon Lake Trailhead
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Black Mesa Ranger District
- 235 Road Trail #502
- Aspen Trail
- Back Alley Trail
- Bear Canyon Lake Trail #112
- Boulder Hop Trail
- Carr Lake Trail
- Carr Lake Trailhead
- Chevelon Crossing Trail
- Cottonwood Trail
- Drew Canyon Trail #291
- Fisherman Trail
- General Crook Trail #140
- Hangman Trail
- Horse Trap Trailhead
- Larson Ridge Trailhead
- Military Sinkhole Trail #966
- One Eighty Trail
- Pasture Trail
- Rocky Bluff Trail
- Ross Draw Trail
- Section Line Trail
- See Canyon Trail #184
- Telephone Ridge Trail # 103
- The Maze Trail
- Three Oaks Trail
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Black Mesa Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Black Mesa Ranger District
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Black Mesa Ranger District
- Baca Ranch Interpretive Site (minor)
- Canyon Point Amphitheater Interpretive Site
- Deer Springs Interpretive Site (minor)
- General Crook Road Interpretive Site (minor)
- Gentry Interpretive Site (minor)
- Historic Heber Ranger Station Interpretive Site (minor)
- Mogollon Rim Visitor Center
- Polimana Interpretive Site (minor)
- Rock Shelter Interpretive Site (minor)
- Wilford Townsite Interpretive Site (minor)
- Woods Canyon Amphitheater Interpretive Site
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Black Mesa Ranger District
- Al Fulton Picnic Ground Day Use Area
- Black Canyon Rim Campground
- Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground
- Chevelon Crossing Campground
- Fr 9350 Campground
- Gentry Campground
- Mogollon Rim Visitor Center
- Rocky Point Picnic Site
- Sinkhole Campground
- Willow Springs Picnic Ground Picnic Site
- Woods Canyon Dump Station
- Woods Canyon Lake Area Boating Site
- Aspen Campground
- Mogollon Campground
- Rim Campground
- Spillway Campground
- Spillway Group Campground
- Woods Canyon Group Campground
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Black Mesa Ranger District
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Black Mesa Ranger District
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Black Mesa Ranger District
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Black Mesa Ranger District