USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 15 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to October 10
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,143 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Nearest town
- Doney Park
- Address
- COCONINO, AZ
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Picnic Tables
15 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
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.
Recreation
Campers can access the Kachina Peaks Wilderness at the Weatherford Trail near Schultz Tank just up the road from the campground.
The Mount Elden/Dry Lake Hills Trail System is also accessible right from camp and is comprised of over 30 miles of trails for all levels of horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking.
Some of the nearby trails offer amazing views of the peaks, especially during the changing of the leaves in the fall when the aspens turn from green to gold.
Facilities
This campground is only available to campers with horses, and has been designed for the particular needs of equestrian campers. All 15 campsites allow easy access for vehicles pulling horse trailers and are equipped with horse-friendly accommodations. Two hitching posts are provided per site, and extra parking is available. Manure removal is the responsibility of the owners.
The restroom is accessible, though there are no accessible sites.
Stalls or corrals are not provided.
Natural Features
The campground lies near the base of Mount Elden in a lush ponderosa pine and gamble oak forest and has a view of the 12,000-ft. San Francisco Peaks. Fall foliage can be outstanding and very inviting for photography. There is a healthy population of mule deer and elk in the area that can be fun to watch and photograph when sighted.
Summers are very pleasant with sunny skies, high temperatures in the 60s to 80s and occasional afternoon thunderstorms.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Flagstaff, Arizona, has shopping, restaurants and other conveniences. Visitors can also make a quick trip down the road to the must-see Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 24° | 4° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 25° | 4° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 27° | 6° | 72° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 57° | 34° | 20° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 42° | 27° | 79° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 79° | 54° | 40° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 60° | 50° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 55° | 48° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 51° | 33° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 41° | 25° | 76° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 54° | 35° | 14° | 65° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 27° | 3° | 58° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Lenox Crater Trailhead · 7.2 mi as the crow flies
Lenox Crater Trail 1.3 mi Hike, A'a Trail 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there - A'a Trail · 7.2 mi as the crow flies
Lenox Crater Trail 1.3 mi Hike, A'a Trail 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Bonito Vista Trail · 7.3 mi as the crow flies
Bonito Vista Trail 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there
All 5 trails in Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Canyon Vista · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 14 sites
- Fort Tuthill County Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 11 mi · 101 sites
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