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Haigler Canyon

Its 14 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Haigler Canyon is a National Forest campground near Young, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Young, Arizona

Haigler Creek flowing over a small concrete weir at Haigler Canyon Campground and Day UseA clear pool on Haigler Creek among granite boulders, upstream of Haigler Canyon Campground
Haigler Creek flowing over a small concrete weir at Haigler Canyon Campground and Day UseA clear pool on Haigler Creek among granite boulders, upstream of Haigler Canyon Campground1 / 2

Haigler Creek flowing over a small concrete weir at Haigler Canyon Campground and Day Use. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
20 ft

Haigler Canyon sits inside Tonto National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Haigler Creek: Haigler Creek beside the campground is stocked with rainbow trout periodically from April through late August; it is prone to flash floods from rain on the Mogollon Rim. (fs.usda.gov)

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
14
Max RV length
20 ft
  • ✓ 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
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,328 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.5 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 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

Haigler Canyon is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Haigler Canyon?
No. Haigler Canyon 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 Haigler Canyon?
Camping at Haigler Canyon is free.
How many campsites does Haigler Canyon have?
Haigler Canyon has 14 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Haigler Canyon?
No. Haigler Canyon has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Haigler Canyon open?
Haigler Canyon is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Haigler Canyon?
The stay limit at Haigler Canyon is 14 days.
Are generators allowed at Haigler Canyon?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Haigler Canyon?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.5 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.4 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 Haigler Canyon itself, and nothing from T-Mobile 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.
Who manages Haigler Canyon?
Haigler Canyon is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Haigler Canyon

reservoirfinder.com · 26 miles

C.C. Cragin Reservoir's mapped center point is 26 miles from Haigler Canyon in a straight line. Current water level: C.C. Cragin Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Haigler Canyon, in a straight line: Waterwheel Falls (waterfall, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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