Arizona / Apache County / Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Benny Creek Group Area

Closed — Closed by Forest Service order due to the 2025 Greer Fire. Closure is effective through September 30, 2027 to protect public health and safety within the burned area.

About

Benny Creek Group Area offers group camping in the remote and scenic White Mountains of eastern Arizona at 8,250 feet elevation. The campground is situated on a bench above Benny Creek, within walking distance of Bunch Reservoir and the Greer Lakes on the Little Colorado River. Sites are fairly open under a canopy of ponderosa pine, with Abert squirrels and chipmunks as common campground residents. Mule deer and elk also inhabit the area. The campground provides excellent creek and lake fishing for trout, drawing anglers to the area. Hikers can seek out the nearby Squirrel Springs trail, while those wishing to relax on a scenic drive can explore the White Mountain and Coronado Trail Scenic Byways. The nearby town of Greer offers gas, groceries, restaurants and equipment rentals. Summer temperatures are pleasant due to the elevation, though the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for rain and cool nighttime temperatures. The campground is located within the vast Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona.

Directions

From Show Low, Arizona, take Highway 260 southeast 42 miles to Highway 373. Follow 373 south for 2.5 miles to the Benny Creek Campground entrance on the left. From Greer, go 2.5 miles north on State Highway 373.

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