Recreation


Boats on a lake with green leaves in the foreground

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It's called God's Country... Lakes and mountains. The Mogollon Rim made famous by Zane Grey. The White Mountains made green by ponderosa pine, gentled by cold waters flowing to the valleys below and far beyond. It is a physically challenging and rewarding recreational landscape. A place of spiritual renewal and more...

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Current Recreation Conditions

Area Name Status Area Conditions
Alpine Divide Campground Open Open
Apache Trout Campground Open Open
Aspen Campground Open Open
Back Alley Trail Open Open
Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area Open Open
Benny Creek Campground Open Open Water is available
Black Canyon Rim Campground Open Open
Black Jack Campground Open Open
Black Jack Group Campground Open Open
Black Mesa Ranger District Open Open
Blue Crossing Campground Open Open Please contact the Alpine District Office for the latest information.
Brookchar Campground Open Open
Buffalo Crossing Campground Open Open Anticipate closure to remain in place into summer of 2024 due to replacement of Buffalo Crossing Bridge.
Caldwell Cabin Open Open
Canyon Point Amphitheater Interpretive Site Open Open
Canyon Point Campground Open Open
Canyon Point Dump Station Dump Station Open Open
Carr Lake Trail Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Carr Lake Trailhead Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15. Signs along the Carr Lake Trail System are in disrepair and need replacement. Trails are difficult to follow and signs may be misleading.
Coal Creek Campground Open Open
Cutthroat Campground Open Open
Deer Creek Campground Open Open
Diamond Rock Campground Open Open
Drew Trailhead Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Fenceline Trail Open Open
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground Open Open Open year round. Make reservations at www.azstateparks.com
Fr 169 Campground Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Fr 195 Campground Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Fr 84 Camping Area Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Fr 9350 Campground Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Gabaldon Horse Camp Open Open No drinking water available
Gentry Campground Open Open Campground is accessible on a first come first serve basis from October through May.
Granville Campground Open Open
Grayling Campground Open Open Water available. Showers and restrooms open. 
Honeymoon Campground Open Open Open year round
Horse Springs Campground Open Open
Horse Springs Group Ramada/Campground Open Open
Horton Springs Trail #292 Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Hulsey Lake Fishing Site Open Open Maintenance work is planned on Hulsey Dam between September 10 and October 17, 2024.
KP Cienega Campground Open Open
Lewis Canyon Group Campground Open Open Reservations only
Los Burros Campground Open Open 14-day stay limit
Luna Lake Campground Open Open Contact the Alpine District Office for up-to-date information.
Mallard Trailhead Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Meadow Trail Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Meadow Trailhead Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Merganser Trailhead Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Military Sinkhole Trail #966 Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Military Sinkhole Vista Observation Site Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Mogollon Campground Open Open
Mogollon Rim Visitor Center Open Open
Mogollon Trailhead Open Open
Nelson Reservoir North Boating Site Open Open
Nelson Reservoir South Boating Site Open Open
Old Rim Trailhead Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
One Eighty Trail Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Promontory Butte #278 Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Promontory Pit Road Campground Open Open
Rainbow Campground Open Open Water available. Showers and restrooms open. 
Rim Campground Open Open
Rim Lake Vista Trail #622 Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Rim Lakes Vista Observation Site Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Rocky Point Picnic Site Open Open
Rocky Point Trailhead Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground Open Open
Schell Canyon Trail - # 316 Open Open
Scott Reservoir Campground Open Open Scott's Reservoir is currently day-use only, and will be undergoing site updates to make this a permanent change.
South Fork Day Use Area Open Open Day use only; limited services
Spillway Campground Open Open
Spillway Group Campground Open Open
Strayhorse Canyon Trail #20 Open Open
Telephone Ridge Trail # 103 Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Two-o-eight Trailhead Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Upper Blue Campground Open Open Contact the Alpine District Office for up-to-date information.
Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site Open Open
Winn Campground Open Open
Woods Canyon Amphitheater Interpretive Site Open Open
Woods Canyon Dump Station Open Open The dump station is open but the water system is unstable so potable water may not be available at times.
Woods Canyon Group Campground Open Open
Woods Canyon Lake Area Boating Site Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area Open Open
Woods Canyon Lake Trail Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Woods Canyon Lake Trailhead Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15
Woods Canyon Nature Trail Open Open Inaccessible until 4/15

Spotlights

Hannagan Campground

Hannagan Campground

At 9,100 feet, Hannagan campground is one of the highest campgrounds in Arizona. Being so high up, you might suspect that the weather is cool at Hannagan campground. It is! In fact, it is deliciously cool while everywhere else is hot.

You might also suspect that the surroundings are alpine. Right again! High country tree species such as Colorado Blue and Engelmann spruce, subalpine and corkbark fir and quaking aspen shade these campgrounds. 

There are also nearby hiking trails, scenic drives and Hannagan campground is close to the primitive area and wilderness.

Upper Blue Campground

View of Upper Blue campsite with Adirondack-style shleter

A rustic camping experience in a beautiful setting off the beaten path, Upper Blue Campground is located below the high bluffs and near streamside within the Blue River Valley.

  • 3 campsites
  • 2 sites with Adirondack-style shelters
  • 14 day stay limit

KP Cienega Campground

At 9,000 feet, this is one of the highest campgrounds in Arizona. With that in mind, you might suspect that it's cool up here. Well you would be right, deliciously cool--when it's hot everywhere else.

  • 5 single unit sites 
  • Trailers and motorhomes up to 16 foot
  • No hookups
  • Pets must be restrained or on a leash
  • Lodge and restaurant at nearby Hannagan Meadow
  •  Tables
  • Fire rings with cooking grills 

The KP Trailhead, directly adjacent to the campground, provides hiking and backpacking opportunities into the Blue Range Primitive Area via the KP Trail (# 70) with connections to many other trails within the area.

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