USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Horse Springs Group Cg
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,664 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- DIAMOND ROCK (NFSR 276) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
US Forest Service campground. Horse Springs Campground includes new toilet facilities, a group ramada and a picnic area. Most of the campground is relatively accessible. The East Fork meanders through the forested valley shaded by tall ponderosa pines and bordered by grasses, alders, and streamside hardwoods. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Group Site: $100 per night (up to 80 people and 20 vehicles); $125 per night (up to 80 people and 20 vehicles)
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 25° | 1° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 26° | -2° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 29° | 3° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 37° | 24° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 69° | 43° | 32° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 53° | 41° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 59° | 50° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 55° | 51° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 52° | 44° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 42° | 30° | 80° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 58° | 34° | 23° | 68° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 49° | 29° | -1° | 63° | 10 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
- West Fork Of Black River Trailhead · 6.5 mi as the crow flies
West Fork (br) 2.3 mi Hike, Indian Springs Connector 0.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Railroad Cove Trailhead · 8.2 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Williams Valley Snowmobile Trailhead · 8.5 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Crescent Lake Trailhead · 8.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Toboggan Hill Trailhead · 9.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 324 trails in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Horse Springs Cg · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Buffalo Crossing Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Raccoon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Deer Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Aspen Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
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