Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)

view of entrance to Black Canyon Rim Campground
view of entrance to Black Canyon Rim Campground
Black Canyon Rim Campground Sign and Gate Entrance
BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND
BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

20 total sites

About Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)

Black Canyon Rim Campground has 20 sites of varying sizes. All sites can accommodate tents and pop-up campers. Some sites are suitable for pull trailers, 5th-wheel trailers, and motorhomes up to 40 ft.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Oct 12 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Dog Run / Park
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 02, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 03, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 04, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 05, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 06, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 07, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 08, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 09, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 10, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 11, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 12, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 13, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 14, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 15, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 16, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 17, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 18, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 19, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 20, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews (115)

What Guests Are Saying

Black Canyon Rim Campground offers a delightful camping experience with friendly hosts, clean bathrooms, and a beautiful natural setting. Many visitors enjoyed the spacious and well-maintained sites, as well as the unique sighting of wild horses and deer. While some noted the campground's proximity to a noisy road and limited cell service, the overall ambiance, cleanliness, and helpful staff contributed to a positive stay, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.6
115 reviews
5
74.8%
86
4
14.8%
17
3
7.0%
8
2
0.9%
1
1
2.6%
3

David W

Verified

September 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

5

Clean and beautiful. Camp host “Chick” was nice and helpful.

Jennifer Z

Verified

September 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

5

This area is my favorite part of AZ to begin with. I love from Christopher Creek up to Heber-Overgaard. This is my favorite campground that we've found, so far. The sites are clean and spacious - much bigger than other sites. The bathroom was really clean - even my 9 year old nephew noticed. Vault toilets are always going to be nasty, but the bathrooms were well stocked with TP, very clean, and trash routinely emptied. The camp host was very nice, and told us about hiking down Hangman's Trail to find the Stott, Scott, and Wilson gravesite, which was worth the hike. Be warned it's fairly steep and very rocky. If you have stability or stamina issues, don't try it. He also told us about some local history going back to the Graham-Tewksbury feud. Very knowledgeable and personable. He also mentioned this was within a mile or two of where Travis Walton claimed to be abducted by aliens, which normally wouldn't bother me, however during a 5 am pit stop, I did see something really odd moving in the sky. Too big to be a satellite, and missing the red lights of a commercial airplane. Not going to lie, I got a little scared. Overall, very happy we stumbled on this gem!

Christine W

Verified

September 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

5

Clean campground! Hosts are very nice and the bathrooms are kept very clean and smell good.

Chris M

Verified

September 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

4

This is a nice, small out of the way campground up on the Rim.

Amenities were sparse, but that's the way I like it. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars were some road noise from a forest service road adjacent to the campground (and at all hours, too?) and noise from someone shooting in the area.

The hike down Hangman's Trail is worth it and the story interesting.

Most of all, the campground hosts Chick and Wendy were just awesome. They really made this a great visit for me.

Christine W

Verified

October 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

5

Campground was very well maintained. Woodsy and off the beaten track (except four wheelers and Razor lovers…)
Camp host Chick and wife Wendy made rounds multiple times per day and did a great job of keeping the sites clean. Vault toilets are the cleanest l've ever seen- Even didn’t smell too bad! A few of the sites are close together so be aware when booking if you're not looking to feel on top of your neighbors. Mostly there’s okay space between. Site is rocky, like many of the Rim sites are. 2 mi down the road is Black Canyon Lake. Gorgeous! Keep your eyes out for the wild horses. They are everywhere. Overall this is one of my regular sites. Always will return.

Sam C

Verified

October 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

5

Great spot, we had a 24’ Toyhauler it was tight getting in there, especially since they didn’t really use the loop system for some of the roads.

Patti R

Verified

May 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful area! Friendly campsite manager named Rob was very helpful.

Bilge K

Verified

June 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

5

Bob (camp host) was very friendly, attending, helpful and a really nice person to have a conversation with, which is a rare to find all in one together! The bathrooms were pristine (along with the campgrounds) and the camping areas were placed distant enough to give the campers privacy. Overall it was a great experience and we’re already planning to go back!

April L

Verified

July 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

5

This is the 3rd time we have stayed here and love it. We stayed on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights. All the weekenders had left and it was like we had the place to ourselves. As usual, the camp was neat and clean. We had never met this camp host before. He was so nice. He was always available for any questions we had and would periodically check in with us to see if we needed anything. We will definitely be going back again

Shawna S

Verified

July 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: BLACK CANYON RIM CAMPGROUND

5

Camp host was great! Patrolled the area multiple times to make sure we were comfortable and to ask if we needed anything. The bathrooms sparkled. This camp site is one of the cleanest and well maintained on the rim. Thank you!

Location & Directions for Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)

P.O. Box 2337, Overgaard, AZ 85933 United States

Elevation: 2,323 ft

Getting There

<p>Located 13 mi west of Heber, Arizona. </p><p>From Forest Lakes, travel east on Highway 260 for approximately 1 mi. Turn south on Rim Road and travel approximately 2.4 mi. The campground is located at the intersection of Rim Road and Black Cany...

Nearest town

Overgaard, AZ - 19 mi

About 25 min to downtown

Highway access

Black Canyon Rim Campground is accessible via Highway 260, which is approximately 1 mile from the campground. Rim Road connects from Highway 260 to the campground.

Policies & Rules

General

  • One (1) vehicle is included with each campsite reservation. RVs and their tow vehicles, as well as vehicles towing camper trailers, are considered one vehicle when they arrive as a single unit. Vehicles beyond that would be subject to the additional vehicle fee ($12.00/night) collected at the campground upon arrival.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • If this campground is full, several other facilities are in the area.
  • This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations.
  • Well behaved dogs on leashes or leads are welcome. Dogs must be attended at all times - do not leave unattended dogs in campsites. Visitors who bring aggressive or nuisance dogs may be asked to leave - no refund will be given.
  • Only quiet generators are permitted in campground.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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