Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232289
When Little Elden Springs Horsecamp reopens
Little Elden Springs Horsecamp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
9
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 15 monitored sites
Of the 360 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 210 open for online reservation · 134 reserved · 16 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
41.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 210 of 360 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026Not open online41.7%
Open site-nights210 / 360
Reserved (of online inventory)134 / 344
Weekday openings110
Weekend openings100
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 110 fall on weekdays and 100 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 106 of 195 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 15 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 002 | 22 |
| 014 | 22 |
| 008 | 19 |
| 004 | 18 |
| 003 | 15 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
210 open site-nights across 15 sites at Little Elden Springs Horsecamp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 32 2-night, 24 3-night, 15 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 002.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 15 sites take 25 ft, 15 sites take 35 ft, 15 sites take 40 ft.
All 15 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 40 ft | None | 22 | 22 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +10 more |
| 014 | 40 ft | None | 22 | 22 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +10 more |
| 008 | 40 ft | None | 19 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4 +7 more |
| 004 | 40 ft | None | 18 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| 003 | 40 ft | None | 15 | 8 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +3 more |
| 006 | 40 ft | None | 15 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +3 more |
| 013 | 40 ft | None | 15 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 8 +3 more |
| 007 | 40 ft | None | 14 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 9 +2 more |
| 001 | 40 ft | None | 13 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +1 more |
| 010 | 40 ft | None | 12 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 009 | 40 ft | None | 11 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 015 | 40 ft | None | 11 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 012 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 011 | 40 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
| 005 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5 |
About Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
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.
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 .
15 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From I-40 near Flagstaff, Arizona, take exit 201, and turn left to the Page exit (Highway 89). Proceed north on Highway 89 for 6 miles to Forest Road 556 (Elden Springs Road). Turn left, proceed for 1.5 miles to the campground.
Coconino, AZ
CampingHikingHorseback RidingPicnicking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232289 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232289 · Little Elden Springs Horsecamp · AZ12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Little Elden Springs Horsecamp?
Reservations for Little Elden Springs Horsecamp are made through Recreation.gov. 210 of 360 tracked site-nights are currently open (58.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Little Elden Springs Horsecamp?
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Little Elden Springs Horsecamp?
24 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Little Elden Springs Horsecamp fit a 35-foot RV?
15 of the 15 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Little Elden Springs Horsecamp?
September 2026, with 106 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 195.
When is the next open date at Little Elden Springs Horsecamp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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