Black Canyon Campground - Upper
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
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 RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageBlack Canyon Campground - Upper
Black Canyon Campground offers a great remote camping experience. Located in a remote area of the forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from Forest Road 150 (North Star Road). The upper campground is the first camping area you will come across and is visible from the entrance road. The forest recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on Forest Road 150.
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
There is no fee for this campground ($0.00).
Restrictions
First come, first serve. All Gila National Forest campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit.
Scenic drives that pass close
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