Cave Creek Group Site
Tonto National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Scottsdale, AZ, AZ
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cave Creek Group Site is located 20 miles north of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. It is a historic campground constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This site is a short drive from the blistering heat of Phoenix offering cooler temps, a clear running creek, and plentiful shade to relax and enjoy nature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Historic 1930s CCC campground located 20 miles north of Cave Creek offering cooler temperatures, a clear running creek, and plentiful shade near Phoenix. Features food prep areas, grills, and covered picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: Venomous species present: Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake and Gila Monster. Also present: Bobcat, Gray Fox, Hooded Skunk, Mexican Spotted Owl.
Insider tips for Cave Creek Group Site: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Historic 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps construction offers unique character Located on clear running creek with fishing opportunities
Skip Cave Creek Group Site if: Need hookups - no hookups available at this site. Traveling outside May-October - seasonal operations only. Prefer smaller group sizes - this is a group site only.
Best time to visit Cave Creek Group Site: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: C C C (Az) Tonto Nf (Scottsdale, AZ), Mesquite (Az) (Scottsdale, AZ), Horseshoe (Az) (Scottsdale, AZ), Riverside Campground (Az) (Scottsdale, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cave Creek Group Site
Cell signal at Cave Creek Group Site (Scottsdale, AZ): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cave Creek Group Site is located 20 miles north of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. It is a historic campground constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This site is a short drive from the blistering heat of Phoenix offering cooler temps, a clear running creek, and plentiful shade to relax and enjoy nature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Historic 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps construction offers unique character
Located on clear running creek with fishing opportunities
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Drive 19 miles north from Carefree, Arizona. From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road (Forest Road 24) to Seven Springs Day use area. Continue for less than 1/2 mile to the turn off to the group site. The last 9 miles of Forest Road 24 is an all-weather gravel road that is narrow with blind curves.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tonto National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tonto National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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