USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Haigler Canyon Campground
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,364 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
- HAIGLER CREEK CAMPGROUND (NFSR 200B) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Young, AZ
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.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Haigler Canyon is deep within the forest. The unpaved road is windy, narrow, and steep which makes this recreation site a favorite for OHV use. Families enjoy driving down meandering roads on their OHVs while anglers enjoy fishing for trout at Haigler Creek. Haigler Canyon Trailhead also offers beautiful vistas, peace, and tranquility. Several shaded campsites include designated picnic tables with grills that offer more leisure time for relaxation. Review At-A-Glance below for more details about this site. This campground was constructed in 2007 and offers 2 independent campground areas with 14 overnight sites. The recreation area also includes 2 sites available for day-use visitors. This campground boasts a diversity of trees. Fishing for rainbow trout is a popular pastime here. The stream is periodically stocked with trout from April through late August. Pack it in & Pack it out, no trash services. 14-day stay limit. Trailers must be under 16 feet. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 32° | 8° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 32° | 8° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 59° | 35° | 8° | 84° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 68° | 43° | 28° | 82° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 52° | 39° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 61° | 48° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 67° | 58° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 63° | 54° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 83° | 60° | 48° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 73° | 47° | 37° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 40° | 22° | 76° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 56° | 33° | 3° | 70° | 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
- Mogollon Trailhead · 7.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Old Rim Trailhead · 7.0 mi as the crow flies
General Crook 58 mi Hike, Meadow 1.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Rim Top Trailhead · 7.0 mi as the crow flies
Rim Lakes Vista 4.3 mi Hike, 235 Road 4.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Willow Springs Lake Trailhead · 7.5 mi as the crow flies
Fisherman 0.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Rocky Point Trailhead · 7.9 mi as the crow flies
Woods Canyon Nature 0.8 mi Hike · Drive there
All 190 trails in Tonto National Forest · 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
- Sharp Creek · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 20 sites
- Rim Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 26 sites
- Crook Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 2 sites
- Mogollon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 26 sites
- Christopher Creek · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 44 sites
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