U.S. Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Overgaard, AZ

Sinkhole Campground

Located in the ponderosa pine forest, this campground is within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake which provides boating and fishing opportunities. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities are nearby in the non-motorized Wildlife Area. The General Crook National Recreation Trail is also within a mile of the campground. Be prepared for rain, often heavy, through July and August. Expect cool to cold nighttime temperatures.

Open nowPartly reservable13 sites35 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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SINKHOLE Campground Entrance SignSINKHOLE Campground Standard SiteSINKHOLE Campground ToiletsSINKHOLE Campground Partially Shaded Standard Site
Photos courtesy of Conservation Legacy · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
D2 Sinkhole Rx (prescribed burn) · under 1 mi away · 875 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups13
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

13 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
014Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
015Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
016Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
017Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
018Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
019Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
020Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 2YesYesStandard
021Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
022Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
023Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 020, 024 are listed accessible

Sinkhole Campground has 26 sites (sites 14 through 26 are available for advanced reservation). Sites 1 through 13 are first-come, first served. There are two accessible sites, two double sites and the rest are single sites. All sites are back-in. Each site offers a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Additional amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash service. A camp host is available at the site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonOpens May 1 Annually to Closes October 31 Annually
ForestApache-Sitgreaves National Forest
BookingReservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made 6 months in advance.
FeesSingle site non-electric $24 per night, $12 extra vehicle charge, includes eight people and one vehicle.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sinkhole Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.25 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowFebruary: 2.24 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowMarch: 1.85 inches of precipitation, 2.0 inches of snowApril: 0.69 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowMay: 0.58 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.44 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.02 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.70 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 1.44 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 1.85 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 39.0°F averageFebruary: 41.3°F averageMarch: 46.2°F averageApril: 51.7°F averageMay: 58.9°F averageJune: 67.8°F averageJuly: 73.8°F averageAugust: 72.8°F averageSeptember: 66.8°F averageOctober: 56.2°F averageNovember: 45.9°F averageDecember: 38.7°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Pleasant Valley, 15 miles from the campground at 5,183 feet, station USC00026653 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 20 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 8 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Located on Willow Springs Lake Road approximately 1/2 mile off of Highway 260.

Nearest townOvergaard, Arizona
Coordinates34.3048° N, 110.8854° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    D2 Sinkhole Rx

    under 1 mi from the campground · 875 acres

  • Prescribed
    D2 Dye Rx

    9 mi from the campground · 5,246 acres

  • Prescribed
    Tillman Rx

    10 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    D2 Vincent Rx

    11 mi from the campground · 2,258 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗3.5 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗49.6 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Sinkhole Campground, Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona Campsite Photos

Worth a stop

Woods Canyon Lakes is located approximately 10 miles west off of Road 300 and Road 105. The store at the lake has boat and kayak rentals. Gas, phone and groceries are available approximately four miles east at Forest Lakes.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Fisherman
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Al Fulton
    0.09 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Gray Wolf
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Sardine Snowmobile
    2.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.6 mi
    Mogollon Rim Snowmobile A ↗
    8.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.7 mi
    Rim Lakes Vista ↗
    4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Tonto National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Sinkhole Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines. The entrance, roads and back-in section is asphalt.

Recreation

Fishing and boating are available at nearby Willow Springs Lake which is approximately one mile from the campground.

Guidebooks for Arizona

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sinkhole Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Sinkhole Campground?

Single site non-electric $24 per night, $12 extra vehicle charge, includes eight people and one vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sinkhole Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Sinkhole Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Opens May 1 Annually to Closes October 31 Annually.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Sinkhole Campground have?

13 sites, including 13 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Sinkhole Campground?

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Sinkhole Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sinkhole Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Sinkhole Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Sinkhole Campground?

Sites 020 and 024 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Sinkhole Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to Sinkhole Campground?

Overgaard, Arizona. Woods Canyon Lakes is located approximately 10 miles west off of Road 300 and Road 105.

Source: Getting there

What if Sinkhole Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are FR 171 Campground (1.3 mi, first-come), Rim Campground (1.4 mi), and Crook Campground (3.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby