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Camp in the Beauty of Pleasant Valley
PLEASANT VALLEY DISTRICT - CAMPING
The Pleasant Valley Ranger District is located on all four sides of the town of Young, and it continues north to the Mogollon Rim and east to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The district consists of approximately 420,000 acres (approximately 170,000 hectares) of Chaparral, Pinyon-Juniper, as well as significant areas of scattered Ponderosa Pine-Juniper types of vegetation. Recreationalist enjoy the hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and horseback riding. Pleasant Valley is popular because of its proximity to Young, and its easy access of a quick summer get away.
Contact Information:
Address: P.O. Box 450, Forest Road 63, Young, Arizona 85554
Phone: (928) 462-4300
Fax: (928) 462-4346
CAMPGROUND CAMPING
Airplane Flat Campground
Airplane Flat campground is made of dispersed units and set in an open stand of mature Ponderosa pine.
Alderwood Campground
Alderwood Campground is on Haigler Creek. The water-chiseled canyon is popular for trout fishing and swimming.
Colcord Ridge Campground
With ponderosa pine, white and Douglas fir, Colcord Ridge is a great place to go during the hot summer months.
Haigler Creek
2 day-use sites and 2 campground areas with 14 overnight sites. Fishing for rainbow trout is a popular.
Rose Creek
0ffers rare glimpses into the habitats of Arizona’s diverse animal life and into the Native American past.
Upper Canyon Creek
The campground of dispersed units is set in a mature stand of Ponderosa pine with a mix of white and Douglas fir.
Valentine Ridge
Situated near Canyon Creek, known for its rainbow trout fishing. A 9-mile all-terrain bicycle loop trail starts here.
DISPERSED CAMPING
Colcord Ridge Campground
Ponderosa pine, white and Douglas fir, Colcord Ridge is a great place to go during the hot summer months.
Sawmill Flats Campground
The view is breathtaking and the lack of popularity makes it a nice get-a-way weekend stop.
Upper Canyon Creek
The campground of dispersed units is set in a mature stand of Ponderosa pine with a mix of white and Douglas fir.
RV CAMPING
None at this time.
GROUP CAMPSITES
Reynold's Creek Campground
The Reynolds Creek Group Campground is a rustic and secluded, creek side camp located on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District.
