White Rock Campground
White Rock Campground is a small developed campground, a short distance from Peña Blanca Lake, with 13 tent spaces, picnic tables, fire rings, parking spaces, a vault toilet, and many lovely mature Oak Trees shading most spots. During cooler months and holiday weekends the spaces are quick to fill, so get there early to secure your spot. White Rock Campground is located off Forest Road 39 about ¼ mile southwest of the lake. Campsites are located on the banks of Peña Blanca Canyon in the shadow of rocky cliffs which give the area its name. Additional dispersed camping can be found nearby at Pena Blanca Canyon, Alamo Canyon, and Walker Canyon.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year round |
| Forest | Coronado National Forest |
| Booking | All sites first come first served. |
| Fees | Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check. |
| Rules | RV Camping is 22 feet and less. No RV hook-ups. Maximum vehicle length advisable is 22 ft. Pets must be on a leash. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground. Firewood is not available. Bring your own wood or charcoal or a camp stove for cooking. There is a paved boat launch ramp at the lake. Only electric trolling motors are permitted. Limit 2 vehicles. 14 day stay limit. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 31.3934° N, 111.0896° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 15.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 53.9 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.6 miPena Blanca0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.5 miAtascosa2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.8 miBorder ↗8.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.8 miSycamore Canyon ↗9.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Coronado National Forest.
- inCoronado National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,785,091 acres
- 4.1 miPajarita Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 7,499 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Guidebooks for Arizona
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at White Rock Campground?
No. White Rock Campground is first-come, first-served. All sites first come first served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at White Rock Campground?
Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check.
Source: Forest Service
Is White Rock Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Year round.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to White Rock Campground?
White Rock Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if White Rock Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Calabasas (2.3 mi), Bog Springs Campground (26.3 mi, first-come), and Rock Bluff Group Site (37.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby