Moqui Group Campground

About

Located on the Mogollon Rim approximately 40 miles southwest of Winslow and 70 miles southeast of Flagstaff, Moqui Group Campground provides an ideal setting for large gatherings in the Coconino National Forest. The three group sites (Simmons, Spooner, Ernst) each accommodate up to 50 people, with Simmons and Ernst combinable for groups up to 100. The campground features vault toilets, potable water, garbage service, picnic tables, ground grills, large pedestal BBQ grills, horseshoe courts, and an amphitheater. Simmons and Spooner pods accommodate RVs and trailers up to 22 feet, while Ernst is best suited for tents, pop-up campers, and camper vans. No utility hookups or dump station available. Nearby recreation includes C.C. Cragin Reservoir and Knoll Lake for water activities, plus the Arizona National Scenic Trail, General Crook National Recreation Trail, and Cabin Loop Trail System for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The community of Happy Jack offers gas, convenience stores, and restaurants.

Directions

From Flagstaff, drive 55 miles south on Lake Mary Road (FH 3) to AZ 87 at Clints Well. Turn left onto AZ 87 and drive approximately 9 miles to milepost 298.8. Turn right on FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground. From Payson, drive 46 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow, turn right onto FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground.