Sinkhole Campground
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — lakeside
Location: Overgaard, AZ, AZ
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (147 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located in the ponderosa pine forest, this campground is within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake which provides boating and fishing opportunities. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities are nearby in the non-motorized Wildlife Area. The General Crook National Recreation Trail is also within a mile of the campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host
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Located in ponderosa pine forest within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake for fishing and boating, with nearby hiking and mountain biking in the Wildlife Area. Camp Host Jeremy maintains excellent facility cleanliness and provides friendly, helpful service.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, and Bald Eagle are present in the area. Use bear-safe food storage practices.
Insider tips for Sinkhole Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 13 sites and high demand General Crook National Recreation Trail is within 1 mile for additional hiking options Bring self-contained RV or tent setup — no hookups available Prepare for cool to cold nighttime temperatures even in summer months
Skip Sinkhole Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You prefer privacy — campsites are fairly close together with minimal spacing. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You're uncomfortable with vault toilets.
Best time to visit Sinkhole Campground: May-June — Avoids heavy rain typical in July-August while accessing full seasonal operations. September-October — Milder weather after monsoon season with campground still operational before closure.
Nearby campgrounds: Rim Campground (Overgaard, AZ), Crook Campground (Forest Lakes, AZ), Spillway (Az) (Forest Lakes, AZ), Canyon Point (FOREST LAKES, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sinkhole Campground
Cell signal at Sinkhole Campground (Overgaard, AZ): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Located in the ponderosa pine forest, this campground is within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake which provides boating and fishing opportunities. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities are nearby in the non-motorized Wildlife Area. The General Crook National Recreation Trail is also within a mile of the campground.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 13 sites and high demand
General Crook National Recreation Trail is within 1 mile for additional hiking options
Bring self-contained RV or tent setup
no hookups available
Prepare for cool to cold nighttime temperatures even in summer months
Avoids heavy rain typical in July-August while accessing full seasonal operations
Milder weather after monsoon season with campground still operational before closure
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Located on Willow Springs Lake Road approximately 1/2 mile off of Highway 260.
Campground entrance
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- 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.
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