Elks Group Campground
Open for the 2026 season through late October. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect across Coconino National Forest as of May 21, 2026; campfires are permitted within the designated fire ring. The facility has a locked gate with combination provided in the Recreation.gov confirmation email.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 4:21PM MST until August 29 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
At 421 PM MST, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain and flash flooding across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain in 30 minutes was estimated by radar earlier. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams and normally dry washes. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pima Point, Hermit's Rest, Monument Creek Vista, Hopi Point, Maricopa Point, South Rim Visitors Center, Pipe Creek Resthouse, Pipe Creek Vista, Yaki Point, Grand Canyon Village, Plateau Point, South Rim, Devil?s Corkscrew and Skeleton Point. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 85 and 87...and between river miles 90 and 98. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Havasupai Gardens Campground, Mather Campground, Clear Creek Camp Site, Below Clear Creek Camp Site, Zoroaster Camp Site, Above Cremation Camp Site, Below Pipe Creek Camp Site, 91 Mile Creek Camp Site, Trinity Creek Camp Site, Above Salt Creek Camp Site, Salt Creek Camp Site, Granite Camp Site, Lower Granite Camp Site, 94 Mile Canyon Camp Site, Hermit Camp Site, Old Dune Camp Site, Bull Schist Camp Site, Schist Camp Site, Upper Boucher Camp Site, Boucher Camp Site and Pipe Creek Rest Area. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Bright Angel Creek, Colorado River, 91- Mile Creek, Zoroaster Canyon, Heather Wash, Sapphire Canyon, Slate Creek, Clear Creek, Travertine Canyon, Monument Creek, Cremation Creek, Coconino Wash, Pipe Creek, Boucher Creek, Agate Canyon, 94- Mile Creek, Ninetyone Mile Creek, Crystal Creek, Trinity Creek, Lonetree Canyon, Hermit Creek, Horn Creek, Bright Angel Wash, Salt Creek and Garden Creek.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 4:17PM MST until August 29 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
At 417 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorm and heavy rain has ended over the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain in about 30 minutes according to radar. Reports indicate that flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bright Angel Point, Phantom Ranch, Pipe Creek Resthouse, Point Sublime, Cape Royal Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Buddha Cloister and Vista Encantada. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 87 and 89...and between river miles 99 and 100. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Ribbon Falls, Bright Angel Campground, North Rim Campground, Cottonwood Campground, Clear Creek Camp Site, Upper Cremation Camp Site, Lower Cremation Camp Site, Roy's Beach Camp Site, Boat Beach Camp Site, Crystal Camp Site, Ego Beach Camp Site, Above Tuna Creek Camp Site, Above Tuna Rapids Camp Site, Manzanita Rest Area and Roaring Springs. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Bright Angel Creek, Crystal Creek, Colorado River, Clear Creek, Tuna Creek, Unkar Creek, Shinumo Creek, Kwagunt Creek, North Canyon, South Canyon, Zoroaster Canyon, Nankoweap Canyon, Lava Canyon and Slate Creek.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Apache, Coconino, and Navajo counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
About
Elks Group Campground occupies a transition zone where ponderosa pines fade into pinyon-juniper woodlands on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. Originally constructed and donated by the Winslow Elks Lodge, the facility spans 6 fenced acres at 6,496 feet and can accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 300 people with parking for up to 50 vehicles. The campground includes a large pavilion, metal fire ring, picnic tables, grills, horseshoe pit, volleyball net poles, small swing set, and flagpole. Vault toilets and a 500-gallon water buffalo provide basic services. Groups exceeding 50 people must bring additional portable toilets. RVs and trailers up to 45 feet are permitted, though no hookups exist. Nearby recreational opportunities include C.C. Cragin Reservoir and Knoll Lake for fishing and 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 convenience stores, restaurants, and fuel.
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 20 miles to milepost 309.9. Turn left on FR 9717H and drive about one quarter mile to the campground. From Winslow, drive south on AZ 87 for approximately 32 miles, then turn right on FR 9717H. Do not use Apple Maps; Google Maps will navigate to the correct location.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $85 - $135 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 477-2255 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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