Oleary Group Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. The campground will close September 20, 2026 due to scheduled roadwork. Check-in is 2:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m. 14-day stay limit.
Air Quality Alert issued June 29 at 11:23AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Flagstaff on Monday and Tuesday due to the influence of the Pocket Fire. This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. You are urged to car pool, telecommute, or use mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late in the day. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/flagstaff or call 602-771-2300.
From Recreation.gov
Please Note: Campground will be closing on Sunday, 9/20/2026 due to roadwork scheduled to begin on Monday, 9/21/2026.
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.
About
O'Leary Group Campground was constructed in 2001 and named for O'Leary Peak, which overlooks the site. Located in Coconino National Forest approximately 13 miles north of Flagstaff, the campground sits on a bed of soft, flat volcanic cinder soil amidst Arizona's ponderosa pine country. This area of volcanic activity is so unique that much of it has been set aside as Sunset Crater National Monument. The campground is designed specifically to accommodate large groups with three reservable sites: the East and North loops each hold up to 50 people with 15 vehicles, while the West loop accommodates up to 75 people with 18 vehicles. Each site features picnic shelters, tables, and large grills for group cooking. Vault restrooms and potable water are available on site. Popular activities include exploring the nearby Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments, both of which offer visitor centers with self-guided and ranger-guided tours. The hike to O'Leary Lookout Tower is a 4.9-mile one-way trek on an old forest road with rewarding panoramic views of Flagstaff, the San Francisco Peaks, and the Painted Desert.
Directions
From Flagstaff, take I-40 to exit 201. Turn left at the Page exit (Highway 89). Proceed north on 89 approximately 13 miles to the entrance of Sunset Crater National Monument. Turn right on Forest Road 545a and go 1.7 miles to Group Campground Road on the left (just before Bonito Campground).
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $199 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 774-9671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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