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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests › Black Mesa Ranger District › Arizona
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Campsite #23 at Rim Campground, AZ
$18
Campsite #23
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 32 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | fair |
7/14
7/18
Campsite #23 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 32ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (3)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 33% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 33% |
| 2 star | | 33% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@ArtemioO3E118F · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #23
This camp site was awesome. It's close to several lakes and view points. Would highly recommend!
@MargaretN45036 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #23
While the location was convenient to getting to the Rim lakes, the experience within the campground was disappointing. Nowhere in the online descriptions did it mention that parking in there is Parallel ONLY, which meant all vehicles, including trailers and RVs, had to park on the edge of the pavement. This was not ideal if you had a trailer you were expecting to be parked off the main traffic area, and made it tight for others driving the circle. It would have been appropriate if the host had greeted everyone upon arrival with the reminder that Stage 2 fire restrictions were in play; not a problem for us, but other sites were either oblivious or defiant about the rules. Be aware there is one two-stall vaulted pit toilet that 26 sites (x4 people per site) were using. Signage is needed to remind about no trash in there and CLOSE THE LID, please. If you are a tent camper--choose your tent placement wisely!! There was a monsoon rain that made ponds out of nearly all the tent sites we could see.The Rim Lakes trail was lovely and not crowded.Overall rating of "meh."
@TiffanyWEA2F59 · Camped on Jun 12, 2023 at Campsite #23
The campsite was maintained and vault toilet bathrooms were kept clean by the host. There is only one bathroom for 26 sites which becomes very congested as the camp starts filling up. There is one potable water area for the 26 sites. There is a quiet time posted from 10pm-6am. Trash disposal is free at this site, unlike other sites near woods canyon lake.
Parking is parallel which means you must park on the road and the road becomes congested as camp starts filling up. On the plus side, this does make leveling the RV easy. For our site, stepping out of the RV was a bit steep because of the slope into camp from the road. Our site was more secluded than many others and was more spacious than many others.
Lots of wildlife nearby which was great. We heard elk and coyotes at night. We saw elk very close to the camp during the day. There is a raven missing part of his wing that patrols the camp and likes to destroy cardboard boxes when you aren't watching.
There is one hiking trailhead from the camp itself. I don't suggest trying to take mountain bikes down this part of the trail. Lots of thorny bushes and downed trees. There is hiking and biking trails available about a mile or two up the forest road. You can park at the lookout areas. We took our mountain bikes on the crook trail and an elk ran alongside us for about half a mile.
Woods Canyon Lake is close by with fishing, kayak rentals, and ice and firewood available for purchase.
Parking is parallel which means you must park on the road and the road becomes congested as camp starts filling up. On the plus side, this does make leveling the RV easy. For our site, stepping out of the RV was a bit steep because of the slope into camp from the road. Our site was more secluded than many others and was more spacious than many others.
Lots of wildlife nearby which was great. We heard elk and coyotes at night. We saw elk very close to the camp during the day. There is a raven missing part of his wing that patrols the camp and likes to destroy cardboard boxes when you aren't watching.
There is one hiking trailhead from the camp itself. I don't suggest trying to take mountain bikes down this part of the trail. Lots of thorny bushes and downed trees. There is hiking and biking trails available about a mile or two up the forest road. You can park at the lookout areas. We took our mountain bikes on the crook trail and an elk ran alongside us for about half a mile.
Woods Canyon Lake is close by with fishing, kayak rentals, and ice and firewood available for purchase.
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