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LITTLE ELDEN SPRINGS HORSECAMP

Coconino National Forest Recreation · Arizona · Recreation.gov

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★ 4.8 (86 ratings) · 15 sites · $34/night · RV · Trailer · Horse

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Little Elden Springs Horse camp tree ridden pathwaySite 12 amid trees with a table and Horse hitch.Little Elden Springs Horse Camp Entrance SignLittle Elden Springs Deer hill trail sign

About

Little Elden Springs is a Horse/Mule only campground that was specifically created for those who love horses and enjoy riding through beautiful mountain landscapes. Campers must bring horses or mules with them to stay.  Located in the Coconino National Forest just outside of Flagstaff in northern Arizona, the campground offers opportunities for horseback riding, hiking and wildlife viewing.”For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671.Little Elden Springs is an Equine Only facility. Campers must have a horse or mule to stay.  All 15 campsites allow easy access for vehicles pulling horse trailers and are equipped with horse-friendly accommodations. Hitching posts, high lines, and one pen are provided per site, and extra parking is available. Seven water points and a livestock tank are available. Manure removal is the responsibility of the owners. Three low threshold dumpsters are provided for manure.The campground lies near the base of Mount Elden in a lush ponderosa pine and gamble oak forest and has a view of the 12,000-ft. San Francisco Peaks. Fall foliage can be outstanding and very inviting for photography. There is a healthy population of mule deer and elk in the area that can be fun to watch and photograph when sighted. Summers are very pleasant with sunny skies, high temperatures in the 60s to 80s and occasional afternoon thunderstorms.The nearby town of Flagstaff, Arizona, has shopping, restaurants and other conveniences. Visitors can also make a quick trip down the road to the must-see Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument .Campers can access the Kachina Peaks Wilderness at the Weatherford Trail near Schultz Tank just up the road from the campground. The Mount Elden/Dry Lake Hills Trail System is also accessible right from camp and is comprised of over 30 miles of trails for all levels of horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. Some of the nearby trails offer amazing views of the peaks, especially during the changing of the leaves in the fall when the aspens turn from green to gold.

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