Groom Creek Horse Camp
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 35 ft
- Sites
- 37
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Not published
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Groom Creek Horse Camp
Equestrian campers will find Groom Creek Horse Camp seven miles south of Prescott, Arizona at an elevation of 6,400 feet. The ponderosa pine setting, nearby trails and limited equestrian camping opportunities make this a popular destination. NOTICE: Forest Order #03-09-03-24-07 requires that all campers using the Groom Creek Horse Camp be accompanied by trail-riding livestock (horses and/or mules). Each campsite has a steel corral enclosure and an overhead tether line that accommodates two to four horses. Two group picnic sites are also available for reservation for group gatherings within this campground. NOTICE: Forest Order #03-09-03-24-07 requires that all campers using Groom Creek Horse Camp be accompanied by trail-riding livestock (horses and/or mules). View photos on Flickr Facilities • 36 campsites with picnic tables, stand-up grills, fire rings, horse tethers, and hitching racks • 2 group picnic sites with picnic tables, stand-up grills, and fire fings • 30 corrals (16 foot x 16 foot) • Drinking water • Vault toilets • Garbage service
Before you go
Season
May 1 – October 31
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$18 for campsite • $5 for extra vehicle
Restrictions
Check-in 2:00 PM or later; Check-out 12 NOON or earlier. Early arrivals can park across the street at Trailhead 307 and enjoy equestrian trails until check-in time. Those who occupy a site early are expected to pay the site fee at the same rate as an overnight visit. • Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. • Campfires in developed fire pits only • The gathering of dead wood is allowed for campground use only • Fireworks are prohibited • Dogs must be on leash (6’ maximum) • OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground • Maximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites. • All smoking must be done within enclosed vehicles, buildings, or developed fee recreation sites where the area is cleared of all flammable material
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