Haigler Canyon Campground

State: Arizona

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 14

Elevation: 5315

County: Gila

Free: No

About: This campground was constructed in 2007 and offers 2 day-use sites and 2 campground areas with 14 overnight sites. This campground boasts a diversity of trees. Fishing for rainbow trout is a popular pastime here. The stream is periodically stocked with trout April late August. The chiseled canyons offer swimming holes. No drinking water available.

Fees: $6 (2011)

Water: None

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Directions: Access #1 (32 miles east of Payson): From Payson, travel east for 24 miles on State Hwy 260. Turn right on unpaved Forest Road (FR) 291 and travel 3 miles to FR 200, (unpaved); turn right. Travel on FR 200 for 5 miles to the site. This is a winding road with drops offs and not suitable for vehicles pulling trailers over 16 feet.

Access #2 (12 miles north of Young): From Young, travel 3 miles north on State Hwy.288/Forest Road (FR) 512 to FR 200. Turn left on FR 200 and travel for 9 miles to the site.