Aravaipa Hell Hole Canyon camp location?

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Aravaipa Hell Hole Canyon camp location?

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Hi, does anyone have recommendations for campsite locations near the mouth of, or within Hell Hole Canyon?

Thanks.
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Re: Aravaipa Hell Hole Canyon camp location?

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There's a popular camping area just a couple hundred yards up Aravaipa Creek from the Hells Hole confluence. In the event that area is occupied (though there's probably room for every permit holder in the canyon!) about a quarter mile farther upstream you will find another great option on the opposite side of the creek.
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Re: Aravaipa Hell Hole Canyon camp location?

Post by xsproutx »

Agree with Chum. There is one site in Deer Creek about a half mile before hell hole I can think of as well but it's fairly small (it's also a fair bit colder in the canyon) and views are better outside of the canyon/you can hammock if that's your thing.
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Re: Aravaipa Hell Hole Canyon camp location?

Post by DbleDutch »

morg wrote:within Hell Hole Canyon
I would not recommend within Hell Hole Canyon (Deer Creek). There are few to none, safe escape areas should floods occur. Sheer cliffs of a hundred feet.
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