Blackhawk Campground

Star4.44
20 reviews
Blackhawk Campground

Quick Facts

3,435 ft

Price

$25 - $50/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

123 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Showers

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January 2026

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January 2026
Blackhawk Campground
$25.00 - $50.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Site fees range from $25 per night for non-electric sites to $50 per night for sites with electricity. Campsite fees are based on two vehicles per...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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Provider
Reservation Desk: 1-877-MY-PARKS (877-697-2757); Park phone: (928) 634-5283
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What Campers Say

4.44

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Based on 20 reviews

18 Google reviews

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"Google reviews are overwhelmingly positive (majority 5-star), praising cleanliness, spacious sites in many loops, excellent hot showers, proximity to trails, and the quiet tent-only Blackhawk Loop. A small number of complaints mention close site spacing and occasional unfriendly staff."

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Campground Map

Blackhawk Campground

Blackhawk Campground

34.7618, -112.0174


Best Time to Camp at Blackhawk Campground

The campground stays open all year, though spring wildflowers and golden fall weather bring the crowds—reserve early if you're eyeing these prime seasons. One thing to note: the park gates close at sundown (times vary by season), so time your dinner runs and evening explorations accordingly, and you'll find the Verde Valley equally magical whether you visit in blooming March or balmy October.

Best
Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips
  • Operating Season: Open year-round; gates close at dark; seasonal hours may apply. Park day-use hours listed as 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

About Blackhawk Campground

Picture yourself camping under towering cottonwoods along the Verde River, where tent campers enjoy their own peaceful loop separate from RV sites. Blackhawk Campground delivers the essentials—hot showers, easy online booking, and a prime location for exploring the Verde Valley—with a 14-night stay limit per 30-day period to keep things fair for everyone.
Blackhawk Loop consists of 17 non-electric campsites reserved exclusively for tents; RVs (including campers and vans) are not permitted in this loop.
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Check-in
2:00 p.m.
Check-out
12:00 noon
Stay Limit
14 nights in a 30-day period

Amenities available

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Activities you can enjoy

Dead Horse Ranch provides quick access to hiking, biking, fishing, birding and wildlife viewing along the Verde River and nearby trails such as the Lime Kiln Trail. The park's lagoons and river corridor support fishing and wildlife watching.
HikingQuick access to multiple trails including the Lime Kiln Trail and river greenway directly from the park.
FishingFishing opportunities in the park's lagoons and the Verde River.
Biking
Wildlife viewing
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Policies & Safety

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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Reviews

4.4
20 reviews
Recommended
Recommended
Blackhawk Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
Google reviews are overwhelmingly positive (majority 5-star), praising cleanliness, spacious sites in many loops, excellent hot showers, proximity to trails, and the quiet tent-only Blackhawk Loop. A small number of complaints mention close site spacing and occasional unfriendly staff.
Review Summaries
Based on 20 reviews

What Campers Love

Clean, well-maintained facilities; modern restrooms with excellent hot-water showers; tent-only Blackhawk Loop keeps noise (generators) down; easy access to hiking and biking trails and wildlife...
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Based on 20 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reserve early in spring and fall when the park often sells out; note Blackhawk is tent-only and non-electric, generators are prohibited; observe check-in (2 p.m.) and check-out (noon) times and the...
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Camper Quotes

“Amazing tent camping.”; “They had showers with hot water and the water pressure was AMAZING!!”; “Very nice facilities for a campground, love that this loop is tent only so generators aren't running...
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Last updated January 5, 2026
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