Aspen Campground
Aspen Campground on the East Fork of the Black River is a small campground shaded by Ponderosa pines and hardwood trees located streamside at a bend of the East Fork of the Black River. The East Fork meanders through the forested valley shaded by tall ponderosa pines and bordered by grasses, alders, and streamside hardwoods. Campsites are located a few steps from the stream to protect the Black River’s unique riparian zone, but access to the river is easy as the undergrowth serves more to enhance the river’s picturesque nature than to obstruct easy passage. Sites are small and only a few can accommodate large motor homes or travel trailers.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Per Camp Unit per night $14.00 *Additional Camp Unit $14.00 Interagency/Senior Discount $7.00 |
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 Camp Unit per night $14.00 *Additional Camp Unit $14.00 Interagency/Senior Discount $7.00 |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 33.8074° N, 109.3143° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD6 - Heifer Rx
2 mi from the campground · 3,116 acres
- PrescribedD6 Wallow West Unit 6 Rx
7 mi from the campground · 7,605 acres
- PrescribedD6 - Luna Rx
14 mi from the campground · 2,156 acres
- PrescribedD3 Hagen Rx
24 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 ↗ | 7.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 49.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Worth a stop
- 6.2 mi
- 7.1 miWest Fork Of Black River Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7.3 miBig Lake Marina Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 8.1 miBig Lake Dam Parking Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 8.2 mi
- 9.6 miCrescent Lake Point Area Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
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- 13.1 miLuna Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 13.4 miLuna Lake Marina - Boats, Bait, And Beyond ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miThree Forks ↗4.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miBlack River ↗17.5 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
- 13.5 miMount Baldy Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,819 acres
- 13.5 miEscudilla Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,158 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
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- Alpine Elementary SchoolBuilding · Alpine · 10.3 mi
Guidebooks for Arizona
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Aspen Campground?
No. Aspen 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 Aspen Campground?
Per Camp Unit per night $14.00 *Additional Camp Unit $14.00 Interagency/Senior Discount $7.00
Source: Forest Service
Is Aspen Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Aspen Campground have?
6 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Aspen Campground?
Aspen Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Aspen Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Deer Creek Campground (0.3 mi, first-come), Raccoon Campground (1 mi, first-come), and Diamond Rock Campground (1.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby