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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.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 3:46PM MST until July 20 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

3:46 PM — 6:45 PM

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * Until 645 PM MST. * At 346 PM MST, National Weather Service Flagstaff doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the greater Prescott area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Prescott Valley, Prescott, Chino Valley, Williamson Valley, Clarkdale, Dewey-Humboldt, Wildwood Estates, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Regional Airport, Prescott Rodeo Grounds, Downtown Prescott, Rancho Vista Estates, Fain Lake, Oak Knoll Village, Yavapai County Fairgrounds, Thumbe Butte, Willow Creek Reservoir, Watson Lake, Jerome State Historic Park and Woodchute Mountain. This includes the following highways... State Route 69 between mile markers 278 and 296. State Route 89 between mile markers 308 and 323. State Route 89A between mile markers 318 and 347. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... White Spar Campground, Yavapai Campground, Powell Springs Campground, Potato Patch Campground, Playground Group Campground, Potato Patch Campground, Powell Springs Campground, Yavapai Campground, Lynx Campground, Eagle Ridge Group Campground, Hilltop Campground, Cayuse Picnic Area, Acker Park, AC Williams Granite Creek Park, Watson Lake Park, Mountainview Park and Goldwater Lake Park. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Hackberry Wash, Cherry Creek, Verde River, Spence Creek, Ash Creek, Coyote Spring, Osborne Spring Wash, Coyote Wash, Munds Draw, Hackberry Wash, Agua Fria River, Bitter Creek, Winters Wash, Racetrack Wash, Blowout Creek, Oak Wash, Mint Wash, Lynx Creek, Granite Creek, Brushy Wash, Bottleneck Wash, Little Chino Valley, Butte Creek, Cienega Creek, Chaparral Gulch, Willow Creek, Miller Creek, Yarber Wash and Bannon Creek.

Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:38PM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

12:38 PM — 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and west central Arizona, including the following areas, in east central Arizona, Northern Gila County. In north central Arizona, Black Mesa Area, Coconino Plateau, Eastern Mogollon Rim, Grand Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Marble and Glen Canyons, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 and Western Mogollon Rim. In northeast Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County and White Mountains. In west central Arizona, Yavapai County Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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... - Deep monsoon moisture in place across northern Arizona will lead to storms capable of producing rainfall in excess of 2 inches per hour, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Prescott National Forest

Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure Order

The purpose this order is to protect public health and safety due to flash flood risk and sanitation issues and to protect natural resources from degradation.

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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