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Black Jack Campground

Its 12 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Black Jack Campground is a National Forest campground near Clifton, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Clifton, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest

Black Jack 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
Free

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
12
  • ✓ 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 days

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,300 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Black Jack Campground is open year-round .

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Black Jack Campground?
No. Black Jack 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 Black Jack Campground?
Camping at Black Jack Campground is free.
How many campsites does Black Jack Campground have?
Black Jack Campground has 12 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Black Jack Campground?
No. Black Jack Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Black Jack Campground open?
Black Jack Campground is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Black Jack Campground?
The stay limit at Black Jack Campground is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Black Jack Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. 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 Black Jack Campground itself. 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 Black Jack Campground?
Black Jack Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Black Jack Campground

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Black Jack Campground, in a straight line: Gillard Hot Springs (hot spring, 17 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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