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Lower Wolf Creek Campground

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Closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day Weekend and operates through October 31. First-come, first-served only; no reservations. Self-service fee station requires exact cash or check.

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 10:19PM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

10:19 PM — August 30th, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * 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 will continue through this afternoon and into the overnight hours. 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.

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 10:19PM MST until August 30 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

10:19 PM — August 30th, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * 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 will continue through this afternoon and into the overnight hours. 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.

Prescott National Forest

Prescott National Forest Pile Burning through August

(Prescott, AZ, July 26, 2026) — Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to conduct prescribed pile burning in various locations in the Bradshaw Ranger District – pending favorable conditions. These hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Ignitions…

About

Lower Wolf Creek Campground is a historic 20-site campground constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s, located along Wolf Creek in the Groom Creek area of Prescott National Forest. The campground showcases remarkable CCC stonework including rock walls, steps, and a check-in station featuring a historic Forest Service logo carved in stone. The sites are situated among a diverse mix of ponderosa pines, Arizona walnuts, and live oaks, with large boulders scattered throughout. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vault toilets and garbage service are provided, but campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a self-service fee station. Access requires travel on unpaved Forest Road 97, which is suitable for all vehicles in dry conditions. The Wolf Creek Loop Trail is accessible nearby for hiking.

Directions

From Prescott, take the Senator Highway (Mt. Vernon Avenue) south for about 6 miles, passing Goldwater Lake and the community of Groom Creek. The pavement ends about 500 feet before Forest Road 97. Turn right onto FR 97 and travel 1.25 miles to the campground on the left. Alternate route: From Prescott, take US Highway 89 (White Spar Road) south for about 6 miles to Forest Road 97, then turn left and go 5.1 miles on graded dirt road to the campground.

Nearby Campgrounds

Upper Wolf Creek Group 0.4mi Groom Creek Horse Camp 1.3mi Groom Creek Schoolhouse 1.8mi Indian Creek Campground 2.9mi White Spar Campground 3.7mi Eagle Ridge Group Campground 5.6mi Palace Station Cabin 6.1mi Lynx Campground 5.9mi Hilltop Campground 5.7mi

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $10 - $15

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (928) 777-2200

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

Lower Wolf Creek Campground
View on Recreation.gov
USFS Lower Wolf Creek Campground
Recreation.gov Campground Page
Prescott NF Alerts & Closures

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