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Groom Creek Horse Campground

Contact Info
Prescott National Forest - Bradshaw Ranger District
344 South Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303

Phone:
928-443-8000
Basics
Number of Sites:
36 sites
Elevation:
6000 feet
Reservations:
29 sites available for reservation
7 sites first come first serve

Description

The campground and day-use areas are located in beautiful, pine covered, high elevation country in one of the most popular recreation areas in Arizona on the Bradshaw Ranger District.

The horse campground has been completely renovated, utilizing volunteer donations and labor, plus Forest Service grant money. 12 new corrals were installed, plus tie-lines relocated and 2 additional water outlets were added. Both a volunteer host and a volunteer custodian are on duty to assist visitors to the horse campground. The horse campground is quite spacious and suitable for even the largest RVs.

Amenities

Basic Amenities
  • Drinking Water
  • Vault Toilets
Special Features
  • Cooking Grills
  • Fire Rings
  • Picnic Tables
Additional Conveniences
  • Pets Allowed
  • Reservations Accepted
Additional Notes

Horse Tethers
30 Corrals (16 x 16)
Gravel Campground Roads

Amenity list above may not be complete.

Details

Season
May 1 - October 31
Location
6.5 miles south of Prescott
Elevation
6000 feet
Basic Info
Total Sites:
36 sites
Pet Policy
Pets must be restrained or on a leash.
Activities
Horseback Riding,  Access to Groom Creek Loop Trail #307
Additional Details
Each horse camp site usually accommodates one vehicle towing a camp trailer plus one additional vehicle (there is a charge for additional vehicle). Vehicles must be parked in space provided on site - not along side the road. Depending on the site, trailers between 22 feet to 40 feet in length can be accommodated.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions
From downtown Prescott, take Gurley Street east to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Take Mt. Vernon (Senator Highway, Forest Road 52) south for approximately 6.5 miles to Groom Creek. The Horse Camp is just 0.7 miles south of the center of Groom Creek.
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