Black River East Fork - White Mountains, AZ

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Black River East Fork

GPS Coordinates: N 33° 45.833 W 109° 21.283

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The Black River East Fork is 8 miles long, and ranges in elevation from 7,525 to 7,900 feet. This is one of the most beautiful stretches of the Black River with the high elevation vegetation and wildlife including: elk, bear, and turkey. The river is stocked weekly in the summer with rainbow trout, but watch out for beaver dams. Other fish species include brown, native, and brook trout, and smallmouth bass. Campgrounds, located at Buffalo Crossing and at points farther upstream, are open during the summer.

Facilities: Unknown

Best Time To Visit: Black River East Fork is open year-round. Winter access is not recommended.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This river is not handicap accessible.

Rules: This lake is located within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest; forest regulations apply. Live bait fishing prohibited.

Directions: To reach the Black River East Fork from Springerville, travel south on U.S. highway 191 to Hannagan Meadows. Access north of Hannagan Meadow at Beaver Creek; and from U.S. 191 and Forest Road 26 along Beaver Creek; or from U.S. 191 to Forest Road 249 and Forest Road 276 to the Black River.

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Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at Black River East Fork.

Attractions Near
Black River East Fork

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Black River
Boneyard Creek
Buffalo Crossing Campground
Deer Creek Campground
Diamond Rock Campground
Horse Springs Campground
Racoon Campground

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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