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.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device in effective working order.
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits: Using any type of vehicle that does not comply with an applicable state law.Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization.Operating a vehicle in violation of speed, load,…
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS BEGIN MAY 21
Stage 1 fire restrictions for the Coconino National Forest are in effect as of 8 a.m. May 21, 2026.For more information about what fire restrictions entail on the Coconino National Forest, please visit the "Restrictions" page of our website.
Flagstaff-area camping and campfire restrictions in effect year-round
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for National Forest lands surrounding Flagstaff.
Kachina Village and Pumphouse Wash Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the Kachina Village and Pumphouse Wash area south of Flagstaff, between State Route 89A and Interstate 17, except within designated camping areas on Forest Road 237.
Lake Mary Restrictions in Effect
Camping, campfire and use prohibitions are in effect in the Lake Mary area.
C.C. Cragin Reservoir Vehicle and Swimming Prohibitions
Vehicle and swimming restrictions are in effect for the C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir.
Occupancy and Use Prohibition: San Francisco Peaks Alpine Tundra and Inner Basin Restrictions
Use restrictions are in effect for the San Francisco Peaks Inner Basin area.
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.
West Sedona Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the area west of Sedona except within designated camping areas.
Verde Wild and Scenic River Special Restrictions
Restrictions regarding fire, occupancy, use and waste are in effect in the Verde Wild and Scenic River area.
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (Non-Permit Season)(October 2 - March 31)
Camping, campfire, glass container prohibitions in effect for the non-permit Fossil Creek season.
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (Permit Season)(April 1 - October 1)
Camping, campfire, glass container prohibitions in effect for the non-permit Fossil Creek season.
Sedona/ Oak Creek Canyon Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in place for the Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon areas.
Oak Creek Glass Container Prohibition
Glass containers are prohibited within 300 feet of Oak Creek except within a developed campground or picnic area.
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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