Sinkhole Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates May 1 through October 31. Sites 1-13 are first-come-first-served; sites 14-26 require advance reservation through Recreation.gov. Fire danger across the forest is currently High.
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 7:38AM MST until October 3 at 2:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by earlier excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The Little Colorado River at Birdsprings. * WHEN...Until 215 AM MST /315 AM MDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Little Colorado River near Birdsprings is occurring. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 730 AM MST /830 AM MDT/, water levels on the Little Colorado River at Winslow have crested but remain above action stage. Flooding will remain a threat downstream of Winslow in the Birdsprings area through tonight. - For Little Colorado at Winslow: At 7:00am MST /8:00am MDT/ the stage was 17.33 feet. Impacts: At 17.0 feet: the approaches to the bridge over the river on Navajo Route 71 near Birdsprings will flood, and Leupp will be within 3 feet of flooding problems. The river will crest at Navajo Route 71 approximately 18 hours after the river crests at Winslow. Minor lowland overflow on right bank at Winslow. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
No Fire Restrictions
There are currently no fire restrictions within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
14 Day Camping Limit Order
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests visitors are limited to no more than 14 consecutive days within any 30 day period.
About
Located in the ponderosa pine forest of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Sinkhole Campground provides a convenient base for exploring Willow Springs Lake and the surrounding high country. The campground sits at 7,560 feet elevation and features 26 back-in sites on chip-seal roads. Sites 1-13 are first-come-first-served while sites 14-26 accept advance reservations. The campground includes two ADA-accessible sites and two double sites for larger groups. Each site comes equipped with a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Shared amenities include accessible vault toilets, potable drinking water, and trash service. A camp host is available on-site during the season. The campground is within a mile of Willow Springs Lake, which offers fishing and boating opportunities. Hiking and mountain biking are available in the nearby non-motorized Wildlife Area, and the General Crook National Recreation Trail is within a mile of the campground. Woods Canyon Lake is about 10 miles west via Forest Roads 300 and 105, with boat and kayak rentals available. Supplies, gas, and groceries are available four miles east at Forest Lakes. Be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms in July and August, and cool to cold nighttime temperatures.
Directions
Located on Willow Springs Lake Road (Forest Road 149), approximately 0.5 miles off Highway 260.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 535-7300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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