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.
Temporary Road Closure FR 171
Temporary road closure of FR 171 to motorized vehicles for maintenance activities.
STAGE 2 - Temporary Road Restrictions for Fire Danger
In association with Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, specific forest roads in the area of the San Francisco Peaks, Marshall Lake, and Pumphouse Wash are closed to motorized vehicles.
STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
Stage 2 fire restrictions for the Coconino National Forest are in effect as of 8 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
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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