Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
7 mi north · USDA Forest Service
Little Elden Springs Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape.
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Horseback riding near Flagstaff
Trails and recreation areas near Flagstaff open to horseback riding, including horse camps.
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4within 30 miles
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Good to know: Check trailer parking and stock water at the trailhead, and whether certified weed-free hay is required.
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Dairy Springs
17 mi southeast · USDA Forest Service
Dairy Springs is a comfortable campground tucked away in a scenic area of northern Arizona. Its main attraction is the seasonal Mormon Lake which, when filled with water, draws visitors for fishing, windsurfing and wildlife watching.
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Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
Little Elden Springs Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
Dairy Springs
Dairy Springs is a comfortable campground tucked away in a scenic area of northern Arizona. Its main attraction is the seasonal Mormon Lake which, when filled with water, draws visitors for fishing, windsurfing and wildlife watching.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse
The Spring Valley Cabin and Bunkhouse offer a peaceful retreat with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks, quiet solitude, wildlife viewing opportunities, and access to nearby trails.
- Biking
- Camping
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Snowshoeing
- Star Gazing
30 to 75 miles (4)
Kaibab National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Prescott National Forest
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- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Grand Canyon National Park
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horse Camping
- Paddling
Agua Fria National Monument
Plan Your Visit Visitors to Agua Fria National Monument can hike in rugged landscapes, view rock art, and experience wide‑open desert vistas with few built facilities.
- Biking
- Birding
- Dispersed Camping
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback riding
- Off-highway vehicles
- Photography
75 miles and farther (6)
Tonto National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness
The 11,840-acre Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness Area is about eight miles northeast of Wickenburg. It is 48 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona, in Yavapai County.
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Photography
- Wilderness
Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
The 80-mile Black Canyon Trail provides visitors with a long-range backcountry trail riding, mountain biking, and hiking opportunity.
- Accessible Facility Or Activity
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain Biking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Petrified Forest National Park
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- History
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
WestWorld
WestWorld is located in north Scottsdale at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert with over 360 acres of pristine landscaping, the covered Equidome Arena, Brett's Barn, and state-of-the-art equine facilities…
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Recreational Vehicles
Tres Alamos Wilderness
The 8,300-acre Tres Alamos Wilderness Area is in Yavapai County, 80 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona, and six miles south of the Santa Maria River.
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Photography
- Wilderness
- Wildlife viewing
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Flagstaff. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for horseback riding near Flagstaff?
Little Elden Springs Horsecamp (USDA Forest Service), about 7 miles north of Flagstaff as the crow flies. Next are Coconino National Forest Recreation (10 mi) and Dairy Springs (17 mi).
When is the best time for horseback riding near Flagstaff?
Based on Flagstaff’s average highs, February–November. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.