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Turney Gulch Campground Ramada Shelter and Fireplace
Arizona › Yavapai County › Prescott National Forest

Turney Gulch Group

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Open for the 2026 season from May 1 through October 31. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 days within any 30-day period. Check-in at 2:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM. Bears are active in the area; food must be stored in bear-proof containers.

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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

Turney Gulch Group is a scenic group campground nestled in the ponderosa pine forest of Prescott National Forest, approximately seven miles southeast of the former ghost town of Crown King, Arizona. At 6,000 feet elevation in the Bradshaw Mountains, the site offers relief from desert heat with pleasant summer temperatures, though afternoon thunderstorms are possible from late June through mid-September. The campground accommodates groups of up to 100 people with a maximum of 30 vehicles. Facilities include a historic wooden ramada/pavilion, picnic tables, fire grills, an accessible vault toilet, and bear-proof trash receptacles. Potable water is available at the water hydrant outside Horsethief Cabin, roughly one mile away. The nearby Horsethief Lake offers fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and sunfish, as well as boating with electric motors or oars. Access requires travel on unimproved dirt roads; high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. Cell coverage is poor to non-existent. The surrounding forest supports deer, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, and various bird species including bald eagles. The Castle Creek Wilderness provides hiking opportunities nearby.

Directions

From Prescott, the recommended route is via Mayer, especially in winter. Take Main Street through Mayer continuing east to the junction with Antelope Creek Road. Continue southeast for approximately 9 miles to Cordes, then take Forest Road 259 to Crown King. From Crown King, take FR 259A south for 0.5 miles to the junction with FR 52, then FR 52 southeast for about 6 miles to the campground, located approximately one mile past Horsethief Lake. The road is unimproved dirt requiring high-clearance vehicles.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $75 - $150

Vehicle

Max RV Length 35ft
Max Trailer Length 35ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (928) 443-8000

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

Arizona State Road Conditions
Arizona State Tourism
View on Recreation.gov
USFS Turney Gulch Group Campground

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Photos

Turney Gulch Campground Ramada Shelter and Fireplace
Turney Gulch Campground Trash Collection
Turney Gulch Campground Ramada Shelter and Fireplace
Turney Gulch Campground Site Parking
Turney Gulch Camping Area with Picnic Table and Fire Pit
Turney Gulch Campsite Restrooms and Water Spigot
Turney Gulch Campground Entrance
Turney Gulch Camping Area
Turney Gulch Ramada Shelter and Fireplace
Turney Gulch Group Campsite with multiple picnic tables and a fire pit

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