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 10 at 7:49PM MST until August 10 at 9:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... The Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 945 PM MST. * At 749 PM MST, a river gauges along Bright Angel Creek reported 3.5 to 4.0 foot rises from early thunderstorms producing heavy rain. While upstream gauges at Cottonwood Campground show falling water levels, the flood wave is still expected to reach Phantom Ranch within the next 30-60 minutes. Between 1.25 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. No additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. SOURCE...River gauge reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Phantom Ranch. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 88 and 89. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Ribbon Falls, Bright Angel Campground, Cottonwood Campground, Upper Cremation Camp Site, Lower Cremation Camp Site, Roy's Beach Camp Site and Boat Beach Camp Site. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Colorado River and Bright Angel Creek.
Temporary Newman Park and Willard Springs road closures
Portions of both Willard Springs and Newman Park roads will temporary close for cattleguard replacement.
Pocket Fire Temporary Area & Trail Closure
Specific trails in association with the Pocket Fire are still closed due to the danger they pose to the public.
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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