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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.
Campers can access the Kachina Peaks Wilderness at the Weatherford Trail near Schultz Tank just up the road from the campground.
The Mount Elden/Dry Lake Hills Trail System is also accessible right from camp and is comprised of over 30 miles of trails for all levels of horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking.
Some of the nearby trails offer amazing views of the peaks, especially during the changing of the leaves in the fall when the aspens turn from green to gold.
This campground is only available to campers with horses, and has been designed for the particular needs of equestrian campers. All 15 campsites allow easy access for vehicles pulling horse trailers and are equipped with horse-friendly accommodations. Two hitching posts are provided per site, and extra parking is available. Manure removal is the responsibility of the owners.
The restroom is accessible, though there are no accessible sites.
Stalls or corrals are not provided.
The campground lies near the base of Mount Elden in a lush ponderosa pine and gamble oak forest and has a view of the 12,000-ft. San Francisco Peaks. Fall foliage can be outstanding and very inviting for photography. There is a healthy population of mule deer and elk in the area that can be fun to watch and photograph when sighted.
Summers are very pleasant with sunny skies, high temperatures in the 60s to 80s and occasional afternoon thunderstorms.
The nearby town of Flagstaff, Arizona, has shopping, restaurants and other conveniences. Visitors can also make a quick trip down the road to the must-see [Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument](http://www.nps.gov/sucr/index.htm) and [Wupatki National Monument](http://www.nps.gov/wupa/index.htm).
From I-40 near Flagstaff, Arizona, take exit 201, and turn left to the Page exit (Highway 89). Proceed north on Highway 89 for 6 miles to Forest Road 556 (Elden Springs Road). Turn left, proceed for 1.5 miles to the campground.
Beautiful setting. Surround by nature. Can't even tell there's a small city nearby.
Why the heck would any horse camp sell worms ?
Am I just missing out on a real bad joke?
We have been going for years at least twice a season and we always love it! but the last time we stayed there and invited my family, the camp host Gary was so rude that my family actually left! He is not a host but a warden and acts like he is on a power trip. Please do not bring him back.
Easy trail that winds around rocks and gets you into the forest. Close to town.
Beautiful and well kept horse camping area. Trails were gorgeous! Rob the camp host was awesome. He had to help us more than once. Great guy, perfect host, Thank you Rob for helping us!!
Recommend coming here, great place. 5 stars!
Camp was great, access to sites were easy with pull through with my 3 horse living quarters trailer. The host was very fun to talk to had very helpful information. Camp sites were clean. Bath room was the cleanest I have seen. Trails were good at the lower elevation still had boggy section up where the snow was still melting.
