Contact Info
42634 Hwy 180/191
PO Box 469
Alpine, AZ 85920
- Phone:
- 928-339-5000
Basics
- Number of Sites:
- 70 Dispersed Sites
- Elevation:
- 7740 feet
- Reservations:
- Reservations not accepted
Description
Though West Fork Campground is located just a few miles from its East Fork neighbor, it is located in an area as different from those forest canyon camps... well, as different as east is from west. The country is more open around West Fork Camp, especially downstream of the camp where the river emerges from its forested canyon to meander through an area of broad meadows and marshy wetlands. The transition takes place right in the campground, so that upstream sites have more of a deep forest character while downstream sites tend to be open and grassy.
That doesn't mean there's any difference in the clear cool quality of the water, however. Nor does it mean that the fishing isn't as good (or that it's any better). There are still plenty of pools and riffles that just whisper, ``Trout,' to anyone who's listening. In this area, as along the East Fork, your National Forest is moving campsites back away from those pools and riffles to make sure they stay as beautiful as you hoped they would be when you decided to come here.
A cool bubbling spring with water tested as good or better than what you've got at home and rustic three-sided Adirondack shelters give this area a quaint historic atmosphere. There is even one shelter with an unusual peaked roof and miniature cupola-a penthouse of sorts. Adding to all the ambience is a congenial group of campground hosts who also have a long history in this area and will make you feel at home right from the start. If you get tired of fishing or lounging by the stream you could try mountain biking some of the nearby roads, birdwatching in the marsh and riparian areas, or hiking the fisherman's trails that extent upriver as well as down.
Amenities
Basic Amenities
- Vault Toilets
Special Features
- Fire Rings
Additional Conveniences
- Pets Allowed
Additional Notes
No Potable Water
No Trash Service
Amenity list above may not be complete.
Details
Season
May - OctoberLocation
25 miles west of AlpineElevation
7740 feetBasic Info
- Total Sites:
- 70 Dispersed Sites
More Site Details
- RV Hookups:
- None
