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Apache - Sitgreaves National Forest
Gentry Campground

Access: The Gentry Campground is located about 5 miles south of the junction of Forest Road 300 South and State Highway 260. Forest Road 300 South is located about 13 miles west of Heber/Overgaard, AZ.

Elevation: 7,725'

While the campground may be open year-round, season generally runs from early May to some time in November (depending on the weather).

The group site is limited to 70 people at a time.

Gentry Lookout is nearby and, unless otherwise posted, is open to the public during the summer (although you'll want to keep your distance during lightning storms). Fishing and boating (electric motors only) are popular at Black Canyon Lake, about 4.5 miles northeast along Forest Road 86.

Facilities:

  • 6 family campsites with campfire grills and picnic tables for tents and trailers up to 16 feet long.
  • Vault toilets.
  • Gravel roads
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Other notes:

  • Bring your own water.
  • Pack it in, Pack it out.
  • Nearest gas, phone, and groceries are at Forest Lakes, 10.5 miles to the west.
  • Nearest full service community is Payson, AZ, 50 miles west via Hwy 260.
Small photos and trail maps are courtesy of National Forest Service.
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