Horsethief Basin
Horsethief Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and OHV riding. Castle Creek Wilderness is located nearby, and Horsethief Cabin and Turney Gulch Group Campground are available by reservation. Day use sites and trails are open year-round; overnight accommodations are not available during the winter.
Facilities: No developed facilities are available at this site. Please pack out your garbage.
Note: Until further notice, use of high-clearance vehicle is recommended for those who plan to visit recreation sites in Horsethief Basin.
Fish Consumption Advisory: The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), in association with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD), issued a fish consumption advisory for largemouth bass caught from Horsethief Basin Lake in Yavapai County and south of the community of Crown King. This advisory is based on recent analysis of fish tissue data that indicate elevated levels of mercury.
Horsethief Lake is not stocked with fish, but patient anglers may catch bluegill, largemouth bass, and catfish. A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any publicly accessible water in Arizona.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Water Activities
Horse Riding and Camping
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Hiking
Biking
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
OHV Road Riding
OHV Trail Riding
