USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 20
- Hookups
- 20 with water, 20 no hookups
- Season
- April 24 to October 11
- Cost
- Only cash and check can be accepted at the campground.
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,625 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BLACK CANYON RIM CG (NFSR 86C) · improved native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Nearest town
- Overgaard
- Address
- P.O. Box 2337, Overgaard, AZ, 85933
- Phone
- 9285359859
- Activities
- Camping
20 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Black Canyon Rim Campground has 20 sites of varying sizes. All sites can accommodate tents and pop-up campers. Some sites are suitable for pull trailers, 5th-wheel trailers, and motorhomes up to 40 feet.
Recreation
Fishing and boating (electric motors) are available on Black Canyon Lake, approximately 2.5 miles northeast of the campground. The historic grave site of Stott, Scott, and Wilson, three young men lynched during the Pleasant Valley War is located within walking distance.
This campground is a favorite stopping place for those traveling on the General Crook National Recreation Trail.
Facilities
Each campsite offers a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Additional amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash service. Access is on both sand and gravel roads. A campground host is available at the site.
Natural Features
Black Canyon Rim Campground is sheltered among towering ponderosa pines and located in an area that is relatively flat and sandy.
A herd of wild horses is often seen running through the area and stopping at Black Canyon Lake for water.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.
Nearby Attractions
Gas, phone, and groceries are available 8 miles west at Forest Lakes or 13 miles east at Heber.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 27° | 8° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 27° | 4° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 31° | 4° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 37° | 23° | 74° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 45° | 31° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 55° | 42° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 60° | 54° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 57° | 51° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 54° | 40° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 43° | 29° | 78° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 35° | 21° | 68° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 49° | 28° | 4° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Gentry Cg · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Upper Canyon Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Airplane Flat Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Canyon Point · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 106 sites
- Colcord Ridge Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
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