About Raccoon Campground
Racoon Campground was developed to replace some campsites that were located too close to the creek. The East Fork meanders through the forested valley shaded by tall ponderosa pines and bordered by grasses, alders, and streamside hardwoods.
- Fees: Per Camp Unit per night $14.00 *Additional Camp Unit $14.00 Interagency/Senior Discount $7.00[…
- Managed by: USFS - Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Where: 11 mi west of Alpine, AZ · 33.79871, -109.32908
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Forks | Horse | 2.1 mi | 4.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Cosmic Campground (Dark Sky Sanctuary), 32 mi.
Dump station: 7 mi
Propane: 23.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Deer Creek Campground 0.7 mi
- Aspen Campground - East Fork Black River 1 mi
- Horse Springs Campground 1.1 mi
- Buffalo Crossing Campground 1.7 mi
- Diamond Rock Campground 2.1 mi
- Buffalo Crossing 2.5 mi