Horse Springs Campground

Its 27 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $16 per vehicle per night; additional camp unit $16; Interagency/Senior discount $8. Horse Springs Campground is a National Forest campground near Alpine, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Alpine, Arizona

The East Fork of the Black River about a mile downstream of Horse Springs Campground, photographed in April 2011 before the Wallow Fire. Photo: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0

Managed by: National Forest
Hookups: None

Horse Springs Campground sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: $16 per vehicle per night; additional camp unit $16; Interagency/Senior discount $8

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 27
Hookups: None

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period (Forest Order 03-01-26-002)
Pets: Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 7,610 ft

33.7875, -109.3443 in Apache. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Horse Springs Campground?

No. Horse Springs Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Horse Springs Campground?

Camping at Horse Springs Campground costs $16 per vehicle per night; additional camp unit $16; Interagency/Senior discount $8.

How many campsites does Horse Springs Campground have?

Horse Springs Campground has 27 campsites.

Does Horse Springs Campground have RV hookups?

No. Horse Springs Campground has no hookups.

Is there drinking water at Horse Springs Campground?

No. Horse Springs Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Horse Springs Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Horse Springs Campground.

How long can you stay at Horse Springs Campground?

The stay limit at Horse Springs Campground is 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period (Forest Order 03-01-26-002).

Is there cell service at Horse Springs Campground?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Horse Springs Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Horse Springs Campground?

Horse Springs Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Horse Springs Campground

fishypedia.com · 7.9 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Big Lake, whose mapped center point is 7.9 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Big Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0

First-come, first-served $16 per vehicle per night; additional camp unit $16; Interagency/Senior discount $8

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