Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates early May through mid-October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Year-round campfire restrictions are in effect for the Flagstaff area; fires permitted only in designated fire pits.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:16AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils and waterways that flooded as recently as last week. * WHERE...Coconino County, Navajo County, and Apache County. This includes Navajo Nation. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of rain and thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible over higher elevations, with up to an inch at lower elevations. This rain will fall on top of already saturated soils, increasing the threat of flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
West Fork Temporary Area Closure - Extension to 2/27/27
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during and following precipitation events and resulting rockfall and flood debris hazards within the West Fork watershed affected by the Pocket Fire.
14-Day Camping Limit in a Consecutive 30-Day Period
Coconino National Forest visitors are limited to a 14-day limit in any consecutive 30-day period.
About
Little Elden Springs Horse Camp sits at the base of Mount Elden in a ponderosa pine and Gambel oak forest, offering equestrian campers direct trail access and stunning views of the 12,000-foot San Francisco Peaks. The campground was purpose-built for horse camping, with 15 pull-through sites that accommodate truck and trailer combinations up to 40 feet. Each site includes two hitching posts, a picnic table, and a fire pit. Water pumps and horse troughs are distributed throughout the loop. The Mount Elden/Dry Lake Hills Trail System is accessible directly from camp, providing over 30 miles of trails suitable for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking at various skill levels. The nearby Weatherford Trail at Schultz Tank provides access to the Kachina Peaks Wilderness. Fall foliage in the surrounding aspens makes this an excellent autumn destination. This is an equestrian-only facility. Campers must have horses or mules to reserve a site. Gray water and sewage must be transported to an off-site dump station, and visitors are required to clean up hay, feed, and manure before departure. Manure may be disposed of in the on-site trash receptacles.
Directions
From I-40 near Flagstaff, take exit 201 and turn left toward the Page exit (Highway 89). Proceed north on Highway 89 for 6 miles to Forest Road 556 (Elden Springs Road). Turn left and continue 1.5 miles to the campground.
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 | $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 774-9671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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