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Groom Creek Group Picnic Site
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Groom Creek Horse Camp

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Open May 1 through October 31. Drinking water has been restored and is now operational. Reservations available via Recreation.gov for Loops B and C; Loop A is first-come-first-served. This is an equestrian-only facility and campers without horses will be turned away.

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Flood Watch issued August 28 at 11:48PM MST until August 30 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

August 28th, 11:48 PM — 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Northern Gila County, Yavapai County, and Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, and swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings could also become flooded, which would create deadly travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue through much of the weekend. With deep monsoonal moisture in place, any stronger storm will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall and cause flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

From Recreation.gov

Drinking water has now been restored to the campground. Campers no longer need to bring their own drinking water.

From Recreation.gov

Due to emergency repairs to our water system, drinking water may not be operational until mid-May. Water will be provided for horses via a trailer mounted tank on-site, but campers must bring their own potable water for human consumption. This banner will be updated when the water system is operational.

About

Groom Creek Horse Camp is a dedicated equestrian campground located seven miles south of Prescott, Arizona in the Prescott National Forest at an elevation of 6,398 feet. A Forest Order requires all campers to be accompanied by trail-riding livestock (horses or mules). The campground is set among ponderosa pines mixed with alligator juniper and oak species, offering a scenic mountain setting for horse camping. The facility features 36 campsites across three loops: Loop A has 6 first-come-first-served sites, while Loops B and C contain 30 reservable sites, 27 of which are pull-through. Each site is equipped with a 16'x16' steel corral, overhead tether line accommodating 2-4 horses, wood picnic table, steel fire ring, and packed gravel driveway. Two group picnic sites are also available for gatherings. Vault toilets, drinking water faucets, and trash dumpsters are provided throughout the campground. Three trails are accessible from or near the campground. The Horse Camp Loop Trail 383 (2 miles) can be accessed from Loop C or the campground entrance. Wolf Creek Loop Trail 384 (5 miles) connects from the Horse Camp Loop. The Groom Creek Loop Trail 307 (9 miles) is accessed from the trailhead directly across from the campground entrance. These trails are shared with mountain bikers and hikers.

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 0.7 miles south of the center of Groom Creek. The Groom Creek Loop Trailhead 307 is east across Forest Road 52 from the campground.

Nearby Campgrounds

Groom Creek Schoolhouse 0.5mi Upper Wolf Creek Group 1.0mi Lower Wolf Creek Campground 1.3mi White Spar Campground 3.5mi Indian Creek Campground 3.5mi Eagle Ridge Group Campground 4.4mi Hilltop Campground 4.5mi Lynx Campground 4.7mi Palace Station Cabin 6.4mi

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi —
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store —
Price $18

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length 24ft
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (877) 444-6777

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

Arizona State Road Conditions
Arizona State Tourism
Print Facility Map
View on Recreation.gov
USFS Groom Creek Horse Camp

Availability

Photos

Groom Creek Group Picnic Site
Groom Creek water trough.
Rock clump
Trail at Groom Creek.
corral at camp

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