Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-250040
When Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) reopens
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 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 20 monitored sites
Of the 480 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 341 open for online reservation · 83 reserved · 56 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
29% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 341 of 480 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026Not open online29%
Open site-nights341 / 480
Reserved (of online inventory)83 / 424
Weekday openings213
Weekend openings128
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 213 fall on weekdays and 128 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 185 of 220 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 20 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 |
|---|---|
| 02 | 20 |
| 03 | 20 |
| 05 | 20 |
| 19 | 20 |
| 01 | 19 |
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 dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
341 open site-nights across 20 sites at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 36 2-night, 35 3-night, 21 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 02.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 20 sites take 25 ft, 14 sites take 35 ft, 12 sites take 40 ft.
All 20 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 60 ft | None | 20 | 20 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +8 more |
| 03 | 50 ft | None | 20 | 20 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +8 more |
| 05 | 50 ft | None | 20 | 20 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +8 more |
| 19 | 30 ft | None | 20 | 20 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +8 more |
| 01 | 55 ft | None | 19 | 15 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +7 more |
| 18 | 40 ft | None | 19 | 15 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +7 more |
| 04 | 60 ft | None | 18 | 15 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| 09 | 37 ft | None | 18 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +6 more |
| 16 | 40 ft | None | 18 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +6 more |
| 17 | 40 ft | None | 18 | 15 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| 08 | 60 ft | None | 17 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +5 more |
| 14 | 25 ft | None | 17 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +5 more |
| 20 | 50 ft | None | 17 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +5 more |
| 06 | 55 ft | None | 16 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +4 more |
| 10 | 25 ft | None | 16 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +4 more |
| 11 | 30 ft | None | 16 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +4 more |
| 12 | 30 ft | None | 16 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +4 more |
| 13 | 25 ft | None | 15 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +3 more |
| 15 | 35 ft | None | 13 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +1 more |
| 07 | 60 ft | None | 8 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
About Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)
Overview
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 feet.
Recreation
Fishing and boating (electric motors) are available on Black Canyon Lake, approximately 2.5 miles northeast of the campground. The historic grave site of Stott, Scott, and Wilson, three young men lynched during the Pleasant Valley War is located within walking distance.
This campground is a favorite stopping place for those traveling on the General Crook National Recreation Trail.
Facilities
Each campsite offers a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Additional amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash service. Access is on both sand and gravel roads. A campground host is available at the site.
Natural Features
Black Canyon Rim Campground is sheltered among towering ponderosa pines and located in an area that is relatively flat and sandy.
A herd of wild horses is often seen running through the area and stopping at Black Canyon Lake for water.
20 monitored sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Located 13 miles west of Heber, Arizona. From Forest Lakes, travel east on Highway 260 for approximately 1 mile. Turn south on Rim Road and travel approximately 2.4 miles. The campground is located at the intersection of Rim Road and Black Canyon Road.
P.O. Box 2337, Overgaard, AZ 859339285359859
Camping
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-250040 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-250040 · Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) · Overgaard AZ12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)?
Reservations for Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 341 of 480 tracked site-nights are open (71%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 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 16:19 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 Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) in the last 7 days, 6 over 30 days and 7 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)?
35 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 02. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) fit a 35-foot RV?
14 of the 20 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)?
October 2026, with 185 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 220.
When is the next open date at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 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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