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Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin)

Horsethief Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities including: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and OHV riding. Castle Creek Wilderness is located nearby, and Horsethief Cabin and Turney Gulch Group Campground are available by reservation. Day use sites and trails are open year-round; overnight accomodations are not available during the winter. Scroll down (below the recreation map) to learn more about these recreational opportunities.…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 34.2106, -112.3361

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Castle Creek Wilderness
  • TURNEY GULCH GROUP
  • HORSETHIEF CABIN
  • Big Bug Trailhead
  • Black Canyon City Trailhead
  • Poland Junction

Frequently asked questions

Is Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin) reservable?

Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin) is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin)?

See the map for Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin)'s exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin)?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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