Moqui Group Campground
Open early May through late September. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. Check-in at 2 p.m., check-out at noon. 14-day stay limit. No horses or amplified music permitted.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 30 at 5:25PM MST until August 30 at 10:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
At 525 PM MST /625 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain earlier over southwest Utah including the Paria River and Buckskin Gulch resulted in between 0.50 and 1.00 inches of rainfall. A river gage along the Paria River just north of the Arizona/Utah border indicated a 2 foot rise. In addition, flow from Buckskin Gulch will contribute to flash flooding along the Paria River. As a Result, flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Paria River. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Paria River. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paria Canyon, Paria River Slot Canyon, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Lees Ferry. This includes the Colorado River near mile marker 0. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Lees Ferry Camp Site. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Colorado River and Paria River.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 2:00PM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of northern and central Arizona. * WHEN...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... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening, becoming more widespread into the overnight hours. An additional round of storms is also expected on Monday. With deep monsoonal moisture in place and already saturated soils in some locations, an elevated risk of flash flooding will be in place through Monday. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
West Sedona Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the area west of Sedona except within designated camping areas.
About
Located on the Mogollon Rim approximately 40 miles southwest of Winslow and 70 miles southeast of Flagstaff, Moqui Group Campground provides an ideal setting for large gatherings in the Coconino National Forest. The three group sites (Simmons, Spooner, Ernst) each accommodate up to 50 people, with Simmons and Ernst combinable for groups up to 100. The campground features vault toilets, potable water, garbage service, picnic tables, ground grills, large pedestal BBQ grills, horseshoe courts, and an amphitheater. Simmons and Spooner pods accommodate RVs and trailers up to 22 feet, while Ernst is best suited for tents, pop-up campers, and camper vans. No utility hookups or dump station available. Nearby recreation includes C.C. Cragin Reservoir and Knoll Lake for 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 gas, convenience stores, and restaurants.
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 9 miles to milepost 298.8. Turn right on FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground. From Payson, drive 46 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow, turn right onto FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $85 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 477-2255 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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