Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az)

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — lakeside

Location: Overgaard, AZ, AZ

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (93 reviews)

Season: May through October

Black Canyon Rim Campground has 20 sites of varying sizes. All sites can accommodate tents and pop-up campers. Some sites are suitable for pull trailers, 5th-wheel trailers, and motorhomes up to 40 feet.Gas, phone, and groceries are available 8 miles west at Forest Lakes or 13 miles east at Heber.Fishing and boating (electric motors) are available on Black Canyon Lake, approximately 2.5 miles northeast of the campground.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/black-canyon-rim-campground-apache-sitgreaves-national-forest-az to be notified when sites open up.

Black Canyon Rim Campground offers 20 sites accommodating tents and RVs up to 40 feet, with access to fishing and boating on Black Canyon Lake approximately 2.5 miles away. The campground provides essential amenities including drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, and a camp host.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, and Coyote have been documented in the area within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Black Canyon Lake is 2.5 miles northeast for fishing and electric motor boating Historic Pleasant Valley War grave site is within walking distance

Skip Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) if: You need full RV hookups; most sites have no hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside May through October when the campground is closed.

Best time to visit Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Canyon Point (FOREST LAKES, AZ), Sinkhole Campground (Overgaard, AZ), Rim Campground (Overgaard, AZ), Spillway (Az) (Forest Lakes, AZ).

Cell Phone Coverage at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az)

Cell signal at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) (Overgaard, AZ): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az)

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Overgaard, AZ, AZ★ 4.6 (93 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Black Canyon Rim Campground has 20 sites of varying sizes. All sites can accommodate tents and pop-up campers. Some sites are suitable for pull trailers, 5th-wheel trailers, and motorhomes up to 40 feet.Gas, phone, and groceries are available 8 miles west at Forest Lakes or 13 miles east at Heber.Fishing and boating (electric motors) are available on Black Canyon Lake, approximately 2.5 miles northeast of the campground.

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Verified facts

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Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV60 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsCamp Host

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full RV hookups; most sites have no hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to visit outside May through October when the campground is closed

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Black Canyon Lake is 2.5 miles northeast for fishing and electric motor boating

Historic Pleasant Valley War grave site is within walking distance

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, and Coyote have been documented in the area within 8km of the campground.

Location

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

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) cost per night?+
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) open?+
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az)?+
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az)?+
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) open, and what are check-in times?+
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$20 /night★ 4.6 (93)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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