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Recreation
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.
Common questions: What is allowed and prohibited on the Forests? Information about bringing dogs onto the Forests.
Current Recreation Conditions
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Divide Campground | Temporarily Closed | |
| Apache Trout Campground | Open | Open through 10/31. |
| Aspen Campground | Open | |
| Back Alley Trail | Open | |
| Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area | Open | |
| Benny Creek Campground | Open | Water is available. Campground open through 10/31. |
| Black Canyon Rim Campground | Open | |
| Black Jack Campground | Open | |
| Black Jack Group Campground | Open | |
| Black Mesa Ranger District | Open | |
| Blue Crossing Campground | Open | Please contact the Alpine District Office for the latest information. |
| Brookchar Campground | Open | Campground open through 10/31. |
| Buffalo Crossing Campground | Temporarily Closed | Anticipate closure to remain in place into summer of 2024 due to replacement of Buffalo Crossing Bridge. 10/15/2024: Water has been shut off for the season. |
| Caldwell Cabin | Open | |
| Canyon Point Amphitheater Interpretive Site | Open | |
| Canyon Point Campground | Open | |
| Canyon Point Dump Station Dump Station | Open | |
| Carr Lake Trail | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Carr Lake Trailhead | 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 | |
| Cutthroat Campground | Open | Campground open through 10/31. |
| Deer Creek Campground | Open | 10/15/2024: Water has been removed for the season. |
| Diamond Rock Campground | Open | 10/15/2024: Water has been removed for the season. |
| Drew Trailhead | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Fenceline Trail | Open | |
| Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground | Open | Open year round. Make reservations at www.azstateparks.com |
| Fr 169 Campground | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Fr 195 Campground | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Fr 84 Camping Area | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Fr 9350 Campground | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Gabaldon Horse Camp | Open | No drinking water available |
| Gentry Campground | Open | Campground is accessible on a first come first serve basis from October through May. |
| Granville Campground | Open | |
| Grayling Campground | Open | Water available. Showers and restrooms open. Campground open through 10/31. |
| Honeymoon Campground | Open | Open year round |
| Horse Springs Campground | Open | 10/15/2024: Water has been removed for the season. |
| Horse Springs Group Ramada/Campground | Open | 10/15/2024: Water has been removed for the season. |
| Horton Springs Trail #292 | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Hulsey Lake Fishing Site | Open | Maintenance work is planned on Hulsey Dam between September 10 and October 17, 2024. |
| KP Cienega Campground | Open | |
| Lewis Canyon Group Campground | Open | Reservations only |
| Los Burros Campground | Open | 14-day stay limit |
| Luna Lake Campground | Temporarily Closed | Contact the Alpine District Office for up-to-date information. 10/15/2024: Water has been shut off for the season. |
| Mallard Trailhead | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Meadow Trail | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Meadow Trailhead | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Merganser Trailhead | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Military Sinkhole Trail #966 | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Military Sinkhole Vista Observation Site | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Mogollon Campground | Open | |
| Mogollon Rim Visitor Center | Open | |
| Mogollon Trailhead | Open | |
| Nelson Reservoir North Boating Site | Open | |
| Nelson Reservoir South Boating Site | Open | |
| Old Rim Trailhead | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| One Eighty Trail | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Promontory Butte #278 | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Promontory Pit Road Campground | Open | |
| Rainbow Campground | Temporarily Closed | Water available. Showers and restrooms open. |
| Rim Campground | Open | |
| Rim Lake Vista Trail #622 | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Rim Lakes Vista Observation Site | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Rocky Point Picnic Site | Open | |
| Rocky Point Trailhead | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground | Temporarily Closed | 10/15/2024: Water has been shut off for the season. |
| Schell Canyon Trail - # 316 | Open | |
| Scott Reservoir | 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 | Day use only; limited services |
| Spillway Campground | Open | |
| Spillway Group Campground | Open | |
| Strayhorse Canyon Trail #20 | Open | |
| Telephone Ridge Trail # 103 | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Two-o-eight Trailhead | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Upper Blue Campground | Open | Contact the Alpine District Office for up-to-date information. |
| Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site | Open | |
| Winn Campground | Temporarily Closed | 10/15/2024: Water shut off for the season. |
| Woods Canyon Amphitheater Interpretive Site | Open | |
| Woods Canyon Dump Station | 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 | |
| Woods Canyon Lake Area Boating Site | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area | Open | |
| Woods Canyon Lake Trail | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Woods Canyon Lake Trailhead | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
| Woods Canyon Nature Trail | Open | Inaccessible until 4/15 |
Spotlights
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
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.