Arizona · Camping · Near Kachina Village

Little Elden Springs Horsecamp

Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain

15
sites: May–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Little Elden Springs Horsecamp open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Coconino National Forest.

West Fork Temporary Area Closure - Extension to 2/27/27
Agency alert covering Coconino National Forest · Order 03-04-00-26-09 · USFS · Coconino National Forest
Temporary Closure for West Wing Pile Burn
Agency alert covering Flagstaff Ranger District · Order 03-04-08-26-08 · USFS · Flagstaff Ranger District
Newman Park Pile Burn
Agency alert covering Flagstaff Ranger District · USFS · Flagstaff Ranger District
Kachina Village and Pumphouse Wash Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Flagstaff Ranger District · Order 03-04-08-25-02 · USFS · Flagstaff Ranger District
Flagstaff-area camping and campfire restrictions in effect year-round
Agency alert covering Flagstaff Ranger District · Order 03-04-08-25-01 · USFS · Flagstaff Ranger District

As of Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

15 sites for horse campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 8,390 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Flagstaff Ranger DistrictCoconino National Forest

Little Elden Springs Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape. Located in the Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, the campground offers opportunities for horseback riding, hiking and wildlife viewing. The facility is very accommodating to campers and their horses and including hitching posts, plenty of space for horse trailers and access to over 30 miles of trails.

Around this trail

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Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Eat after
Mary's Cafe
Restaurant
On your way back · 2 mi · Open after 6
If it rains
Museum of Northern Arizona Research Center
Museum
On your way back · 5 mi

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Local outfitters

Heartwood RV Resort & Park Model Homes8 mi away
Fort Tuthill Luke AFB Recreation Area11 mi away

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Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep
Best time to visit Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
Best months: May–July and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  46° / 17°
  8 wet
2. Feb
  48° / 20°
  8 wet
3. Mar
  54° / 24°
  7 wet
4. Apr
  62° / 27°
  5 wet
5. May
  71° / 33°
  4 wet
6. Jun
  82° / 40°
  3 wet
7. Jul
  84° / 49°
  11 wet
8. Aug
  81° / 49°
  13 wet
9. Sep
  76° / 41°
  8 wet
10. Oct
  66° / 30°
  5 wet
11. Nov
  55° / 23°
  5 wet
12. Dec
  46° / 16°
  7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Valley, AZ, 8.8 mi away at 7,347 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.