Openings · last 7 days
0
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
20
Only 20 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 · Apr 23 – May 3, 2027 · of 20 monitored sites
Of the 220 tracked site-nights (Apr 23 – May 3, 2027): 220 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
No online availability in the tracked window
None of the 220 site-nights Campsite Sniper tracks here — which start Apr 23, 2027, not today — are open for online reservation. Earlier dates are outside this snapshot entirely and are not known to be unavailable; check Recreation.gov for those. A free alert tells you if any tracked date opens online.
Load status
Apr 23 – May 3, 2027Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 220
Of the 220 tracked site-nights (Apr 23 – May 3, 2027): 220 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are on sites not offered for online reservation.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 20 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 23, 2027. That is about 172 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 23, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 23, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
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)?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 220 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ). That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 20 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 20 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.
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.
When is the next open date at Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) begins Apr 23, 2027 — about 172 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 23, 2027.
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