Little Elden Spring Horse Camp
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Little Elden Spring Horse Camp
This campground is designated only for people with horses. Little Elden Spring Trailhead View : View of snow covered Peaks and yellow aspen near Little Elden Spring Trailhead. Taken October 2009 by Patty Ringle. Little Elden Spring Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape. This camp has been designed for the particular needs of equestrian campers in mind. All 15 campsites allow easy access for vehicles pulling horse trailers and are equipped with horse-friendly accommodations. It is located near the base of Mount Elden in a lush ponderosa pine and gambel oak forest. You can access the Kachina Peaks Wilderness at the Weatherford Trail near Schultz Tank just up the road. The Mount Elden/Dry Lake Hills Trail System is also accessible right from camp, and is comprised of over 30 miles of trails. The horse camp access trail connects to the Little Elden Trail , which provides a variety of loops and trail pursuits. Deer Hill Trail , which is at the rear of the campground, heads due north for 4.5 miles. This trail offers amazing views of the San Francisco Peaks, especially during the changing of the leaves in the fall when the aspens turn from green to gold. .noprint { display: none; } Hover mouse over photo to display slideshow controls. View album on Flicker
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Campsite: $30 per night. All 15 sites are reservation only. • Extra vehicle: $10 per night. • Picnic/day use: $8 up to 5 people, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hours
Closed until Spring 2025
Restrictions
This campground is designated ONLY for people with horses. Visitors must clean up their hay, feed, and horse manure before departing.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.