About South Fork Day Use Area
Due to impacts from the Wallow Fire, the South Fork Campground on the Springerville Ranger District has been converted from a campground to a day use area.
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South Fork Day Use Area
Greer, Arizona · Apache County · Facility
Due to impacts from the Wallow Fire, the South Fork Campground on the Springerville Ranger District has been converted from a campground to a day use area.
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34.07800, -109.41151
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Weather at South Fork Day Use Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
74°/57°
💧 12%🌬 13mph
↑ 5:22 AM ↓ 7:26 PM
Thu
Overcast
83°/60°
💧 9%🌬 18mph
↑ 5:22 AM ↓ 7:25 PM
Fri
Light Drizzle
84°/64°
💧 18%🌬 24mph
↑ 5:23 AM ↓ 7:24 PM
Sat
Rain Showers
88°/61°
💧 26%🌬 20mph
↑ 5:24 AM ↓ 7:24 PM
Sun
Light Drizzle
80°/66°
💧 36%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:24 AM ↓ 7:23 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to South Fork Day Use Area
Heading to South Fork Day Use Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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