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Horse Springs Group Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Group site ramada $125 per night or $100 per day (20 vehicles / 80 people); no Interagency/Senior discount. Horse Springs Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Alpine, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Alpine, Arizona

The East Fork of the Black River in the White Mountains, the stream that runs past Horse Springs
The East Fork of the Black River in the White Mountains, the stream that runs past Horse Springs. Photo: Alan Stark, CC BY-SA 2.0
Managed by
National Forest

Horse Springs Group 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
Group site ramada $125 per night or $100 per day (20 vehicles / 80 people); no Interagency/Senior discount

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

Sites and hookups

Group sites
1
Group site capacity
Up to 80 people
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. 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)

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,612 ft

33.7868, -109.3460 in Apache. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Horse Springs Group Campground?
No. Horse Springs Group 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 Group Campground?
Camping at Horse Springs Group Campground costs Group site ramada $125 per night or $100 per day (20 vehicles / 80 people); no Interagency/Senior discount.
How many campsites does Horse Springs Group Campground have?
Horse Springs Group Campground has 1 group site.
Is there drinking water at Horse Springs Group Campground?
No. Horse Springs Group Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Horse Springs Group Campground?
The stay limit at Horse Springs Group Campground is 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period (Forest Order 03-01-26-002).
Is there cell service at Horse Springs Group 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 Group 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 Group Campground?
Horse Springs Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Horse Springs Group Campground

fishypedia.com · 7.8 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Big Lake, whose mapped center point is 7.8 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Big Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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First-come, first-served Group site ramada $125 per night or $100 per day (20 vehicles / 80 people); no Interagency/Senior discount
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