Black Canyon Rim Campground

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  Black Canyon Rim Campground
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  Black Canyon Rim Campground
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  Black Canyon Rim Campground
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  Black Canyon Rim Campground
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  Black Canyon Rim Campground- Entrance
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  Black Canyon Rim Campground- That's a big Spider
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  Black Canyon Rim Campground

Campground Overview:

Black Canyon Rim Campground is a small, out of the way developed campground located along FR 300 in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. The campground is a favorite stopping place for those traveling on the General Crook National Recreation Trail. Fishing and boating opportunities are popular at Black Canyon Lake which is located 3 miles northeast along Forest Road 86. The historical grave site of Stott, Scott, and Wilson, three young men lynched during the Pleasant Valley War, is located within walking distance of the campground. If you are having trouble finding a campsite on a popular holiday or summer weekend, Black Canyon Rim or the nearby, Gentry Campground, can be a good options.

Campsite:

Black Canyon Rim Campground has 20 campsites situated beneath towering Ponderosa pines. Some of the campsites are very spacious and well spread out. 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.

Located 13 miles west of Heber, Arizona. From Forest Lakes, travel east on Highway 260 for approximately 1 mile. Turn south on Forest Road 300 and travel approximately 2.4 miles. The campground is located at the intersection of Forest Roads 300 and 86.

Campground at a Glance

Nearby Attractions and Activities:

Black Canyon Lake is located down Black Canyon Rd, about 3 miles from the campground. Located on Forest Road 86, Black Canyon Lake offers excellent Trout fishing throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall months. A hiking path meanders along the edge of the lake from the parking area to the dam.

Hangman Trail #500 starts at the east end of Black Canyon Rim Campground, a few minutes walk down FR 300. This trail traverses areas affected by the 2002 Rodeo-Chediski Fire. Visitors travel about 1 mile along an old 2-track road to the historic cemetery for which the trail is named. Be sure to follow the blue diamonds and stay to the right as other logging roads branch off to the left. A blue diamond with an arrow indicates the left-hand turn to the cemetery. The grave site is immediately off the trail under a groove of trees and ferns. The main trail continues along the canyon and eventually joins Black Canyon Rd, leading hikers to the Black Canyon Lake. The Cemetery contains the grave sites for Jamie Stott, Jim Scott, and Billy Wilson. Three men lynched by vigilantes during the Pleasant Valley War.

Nearby Campgrounds:

Campground full or want to see what’s around? Try one of these campgrounds located nearby