Black Canyon Rim Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Canyon Point Dump Station · 5.0 mi
- Coordinates
- 34.3049, -110.7434
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Black Canyon Rim Campground, set among towering ponderosa pine,isa favorite stopping place for those traveling on the General Crook National Recreation Trail. Fishing and boating opportunities are popular at Black Canyon Lake which is located 3 miles northeast along Forest Road 86. The historical grave site of Stott, Scott, and Wilson, three young men lynched during the Pleasant Valley War, is located within walking distance of the campground.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Black Canyon Rim Campground free?
No. Black Canyon Rim Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Black Canyon Rim Campground?
Approximately 3 miles south of the junction of State Highway 260 and Forest Road 300. Forest Road 300 (south) is located 13 miles west of Heber, Arizona. Access the campground off Forest Road 300 via Forest Road 86.
What are the rules at Black Canyon Rim Campground?
Black Canyon Rim Campground is located within the Heber WIldhorse and Burro Territory. Horses are often present in and around campground. Please do not approach or feed the horses. They are not tame.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
