Groom Creek Horse Camp

Horse Camp is in the cool pines of Central Arizona

Horse and dog relax in the shade at Groom Creek Horse Camp

Shade ramada, grills, and picnic tables perfect for group gatherings.

A horse surveys the campsite from its corral

Non-motorized Trail #383 leaving Groom Creek Horse Camp

The horse campground has been completely renovated, utilizing volunteer donations and labor, plus Forest Service grant money. 12 new corrals were installed, plus tie-lines relocated and 2 additional water outlets were added. Both a volunteer host and a volunteer custodian are on duty to assist visitors. The horse campground is quite spacious and suitable for even the largest RVs.

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Facilities

36 campsites with picnic tables, stand-up grills, fire rings, horse tethers, and hitching racks
2 group picnic sites with picnic tables, stand-up grills, and fire fings
30 corrals (16 foot x 16 foot)
Drinking water
Vault toilets
Garbage service

At a Glance

Reservations:	Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance and can be made up to 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov or call 1 (877) 444-6777. One loop is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fees:	$18 for campsite $5 for extra vehicle
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	Check-in 2:00 PM or later; Check-out 12 NOON or earlier. Early arrivals can park across the street at Trailhead 307 and enjoy equestrian trails until check-in time. Those who occupy a site early are expected to pay the site fee at the same rate as an overnight visit. Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only The gathering of dead wood is allowed for campground use only Fireworks are prohibited Dogs must be on leash (6' maximum) OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground Maximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites. All smoking must be done within enclosed vehicles, buildings, or developed fee recreation sites where the area is cleared of all flammable material
Closest Towns:	Prescott, AZ
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

From downtown Prescott, take Gurley Street east to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Take Mt. Vernon (Senator Highway, Forest Road #52) south for approximately 6.5 miles to Groom Creek. The Horse Camp is just 0.7 miles south of the center of Groom Creek. Trailhead for Groom Creek Loop Trail #307 is east across Forest Road #52 from the campground.

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Activities

Horse Camping

See description under "facilities" above.

Horse Riding

Across the road from the trailhead to the Groom Creek Loop Trail #307, an 8.7 mile non-motorized loop which passes by the Spruce Mountain Lookout Tower where there are picnic tables and a vault toilet.

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