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Horse Springs Campground

Statistics Elevation
 7610'
Season
 May - Oct.
Days Limit
 14
Fees
Units
 27
Trailer Limit
32'
GPS Location
33° 47' 13.88"N
109° 20 38.77"W 
Access
 Dirt
 
Amenities Potable Water
 Yes
Waste Disposal
Big Lake
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
Big Lake 15 mi. 
Reservations
 No
Store Nearby
Big Lake/ Alpine
Campsite Grills
 Yes
Campsite Tables
Yes
Fire Rings
Yes
Utility Hookups
No
Information
 928 333-4301
Firewood
Camp Host
Fishing Supplies
Big Lake / Alpine
Laundry
Springerville
Gas & Propane
Big Lake/ Alpine
ATV Use
Yes
Visitor Center
 Big Lake
 
Fish Species Rainbow Trout
 Yes
Cutthroat Trout
Yes
Brook Trout
Yes
Brown Trout
Yes
Apache Trout
-
Crappie
-
Yellow Bass
-
Flathead Catfish
-
Tilapia
-
Yellow Perch
-
Carp
-
Redear Sunfish
-
Bluegill
-
Green Sunfish
-
Walleye
-
Northern Pike
-
Channel Catfish
-
Sunfish
-
Smallmouth Bass
-
Largemouth Bass
-
Striped Bass
-
White Bass
-
Arctic Grayling
-
Bullhead
-
Fly and Lure Only
-
Acreage
-
Body of Water Depth
-
Catch and Release Areas
-
Boats Allowed
No
Motor Limit
-
Boat Rentals
-*

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Horse Springs Campground is the largest campground on the East Fork of the Black River. With recently upgraded facilities, including a group ramada and a picnic area, this makes for a real nice camping experience.

The campground is just a few steps away from the river.

Fishing the East Fork definitely has its rewards. An 11 pound 7 ounce rainbow trout was taken in the summer of 2003 just above Aspen Campground. Most of the East Fork of the Black River is fishable, and this is very much fly fishing heaven in Arizona. Rainbow trout are regularly stocked at several locations along the river starting in spring and continuing through the summer months.

Wildlife is predominate in the area, Bighorn sheep, waterfowl, bears and elk can be seen in the surrounding area regularly, so make sure you pack everything up at night to avoid any confrontations.

Horse Springs Campsite 360 Degree Panoramas

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, Ramada

Directions

From Alpine: Drive north 2 miles to forest road 249. Turn west and travel down a nice gravel/dirt road 5 miles to forest road 276. Turn south and travel 10.5 miles to the Aspen Campgrounds.

From Big Lake: Travel east on FR113 (Big Lake Entrance) to FR249 (It's basically the same road) past Three Forks to FR403. Turn right onto FR403 to FR276. Travel 3.5 Miles on FR276 to Aspen Campground.

 

A covered ramada at Horse Springs Campground
Above: The group ramada at Horse Springs Campground.

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