Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
Coconino National Forest Recreation — lakeside, hiking
Location: Flagstaff, AZ, AZ
Price: From $34 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (55 reviews)
Season: May through October
Little Elden Springs Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape. Located in the Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, the campground offers opportunities for horseback riding, hiking and wildlife viewing. The facility is very accommodating to campers and their horses and including hitching posts, plenty of space for horse trailers and access to over 30 miles of trails.Campers can access the Kachina Peaks Wilderness at t
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
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Little Elden Springs Horse Camp is purpose-built for equestrian camping in Coconino National Forest with over 30 miles of trails, hitching posts, and ample space for horse trailers. Campers praise the well-maintained facilities, helpful hosts, and beautiful trail access.
Wildlife alert: White-nosed Coati, American Elk, Mule Deer, Red-faced Warbler, Steller's Jay, Western Tanager, American Kestrel, Greater Short-horned Lizard, and Arizona Mountain Kingsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Little Elden Springs Horsecamp: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 15 sites Pull-through sites available suitable for horse trailers Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups
Skip Little Elden Springs Horsecamp if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 15 total sites.
Best time to visit Little Elden Springs Horsecamp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Oleary Group Site (COCONINO, AZ), Bonito Campground (Az) (Flagstaff, AZ), Canyon Vista (Flagstaff, AZ), Kendrick Cabin (FLAGSTAFF, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
Cell signal at Little Elden Springs Horsecamp (Flagstaff, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Little Elden Springs Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape. Located in the Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, the campground offers opportunities for horseback riding, hiking and wildlife viewing. The facility is very accommodating to campers and their horses and including hitching posts, plenty of space for horse trailers and access to over 30 miles of trails.Campers can access the Kachina Peaks Wilderness at the Weatherford Trail near Schultz Tank just up the road from the campground.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 15 sites
Pull-through sites available suitable for horse trailers
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
From I-40 near Flagstaff, Arizona, take exit 201, and turn left to the Page exit (Highway 89). Proceed north on Highway 89 for 6 miles to Forest Road 556 (Elden Springs Road). Turn left, proceed for 1.5 miles to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coconino National Forest Recreation fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coconino National Forest Recreation before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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