Horse Springs Campground
Horse Springs Campground includes new toilet facilities, a group ramada and a picnic area. Most of the campground is relatively accessible. The East Fork meanders through the forested valley shaded by tall ponderosa pines and bordered by grasses, alders, and streamside hardwoods.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Per vehicle per night $16.00 Additional Camp Unit fees collected at the campground. *Additional Camp Unit $16.00 Interagency/Senior Discount $8.00 |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations. |
| Fees | Per vehicle per night $16.00 Additional Camp Unit fees collected at the campground. *Additional Camp Unit $16.00 Interagency/Senior Discount $8.00 |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 33.7890° N, 109.3451° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD6 - Heifer Rx
2 mi from the campground · 3,116 acres
- PrescribedD6 Wallow West Unit 6 Rx
5 mi from the campground · 7,605 acres
- PrescribedD6 - Luna Rx
16 mi from the campground · 2,156 acres
- PrescribedD3 Hagen Rx
22 mi from the campground · 5,757 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 48.6 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 6.4 miWest Fork Of Black River Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7 miBig Lake Marina Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 8 mi
- 8.1 miBig Lake Dam Parking Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 8.1 miRailroad Cove Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.6 miCrescent Lake Point Area Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 2.1 miBlack River ↗17.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.3 miThree Forks ↗4.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.8 miBear Creek0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
- inApache-Sitgreaves National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,110,688 acres
- 12 miBear Wallow Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 11,235 acres
- 12.9 miMount Baldy Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,819 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Horse Springs Campground?
No. Horse Springs Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Horse Springs Campground?
Per vehicle per night $16.00 Additional Camp Unit fees collected at the campground. *Additional Camp Unit $16.00 Interagency/Senior Discount $8.00
Source: Forest Service
Is Horse Springs Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Horse Springs Campground?
Horse Springs Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Horse Springs Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Horse Springs Group Ramada/Campground (under 0.1 mi, first-come), Buffalo Crossing Campground (0.8 mi, first-come), and Raccoon Campground (1.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby