South Fork Campground - White Mountains, AZ

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South Fork Campground

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Set along the South Fork of the Little Colorado River, South Fork Campground is set among ponderosa pine, with views of the 400-acre forest fire of 1989. Originally a site of a historic fish hatchery, it was converted into a campground in 1940.

The South Fork trail (Trail #97) originates in the campground and follows the river toward the south. The trail travels to Mexican Hay Lake, 7 miles to the southeast. The Little Colorado River, South Fork Trail and Mexican Hay Lake are all nearby.

The ridge to the east of the campground was the site of a 400 acre human-caused forest fire in May 1989. Feel free to explore the area; it is interesting to note the diversity of the fire's behavior. In some areas it merely skimmed over the grass, in others it killed whole stands of trees. This area is fairly typical of wildfire behavior and recovery.

There are 12 single sites available for tents, trailers and motorhomes. South Fork Campground is not suitable for large RVs. This campground is for those who enjoy camping in a semi-developed area.

Facilities: Vault toilets, trash service, and drinking water are available at South Fork Campground. Campsites have fire rings and wooden picnic tables.

Best Time To Visit: South Fork Campground is open year-round, however the road to the campground is not plowed during the winter.

Fees: A camping fee is charged.

Accessibility: One restroom is accessible, however, there is no paved path to the restroom building. See photo.

Rules: Pets must always be restrained or on a leash. Camping limit is 14-days.

Directions: To get to South Fork Campground from Springerville: Start out going northwest on US-60, turn left on AZ-260, turn right on AZ-260. Turn left onto County Road 4124, County Road 4124 becomes County Road 4036. Turn left on County Road 560. The campground is located .5 miles down this road.

Map: Click here for a map to South Fork Campground

Reservations: Reservations are not needed at South Fork Campground.

Attractions Near
South Fork Campground

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Little Colorado River
Mexican Hay Lake
South Fork Trail


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Address

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

P.O. Box 640

Springerville, Arizona 85938

Phone
General: (928) 333-4301
TTY: (928) 333-6292

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