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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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  Black Canyon Rim Campground
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  Black Canyon Rim Campground
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  Black Canyon Rim Campground

Campground Overview:
Tucked just off Forest Road 300 in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Black Canyon Rim Campground is a quiet, lesser-known developed campground offering a peaceful forest escape. It’s a convenient basecamp for hikers on the General Crook National Recreation Trail, and only 3 miles from Black Canyon Lake, a popular spot for fishing and non-motorized boating. History enthusiasts can visit the nearby grave site of Stott, Scott, and Wilson—three men lynched during the infamous Pleasant Valley War, located within walking distance of the campground. During busy summer weekends and holidays, Black Canyon Rim and neighboring Gentry Campground are great backup options when larger campgrounds are full.

Campsites:
The campground features 20 campsites shaded by towering Ponderosa pines. Several sites are generously sized and well-spaced for privacy. Each site includes:

• A picnic table

• Campfire ring with grill

• Access to drinking water

• Vault toilets (ADA accessible)

• Trash service
  A campground host is typically on-site. Roads into the campground are a mix of sand and gravel.

Getting There:
Located about 13 miles west of Heber, Arizona.
From Forest Lakes, travel 1 mile east on Highway 260, then turn south on Forest Road 300. Continue 2.4 miles to the junction with FR 86—the campground is located at this intersection.

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