Gentry Group Campground
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — lakeside
Location: Overgaard, AZ, AZ
Price: From $90 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Gentry Group Campground is positioned on a ridge that divides two canyons. From the campground visitors enjoy views of Black Canyon Lake and the forested hillsides and canyons beyond. Due to limited maneuvering space, this campground is recommended for tents or small campers only.Recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, photography and wildlife viewing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gentry-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Gentry Group Campground sits on a ridge with scenic views of Black Canyon Lake and forested canyons. Visitors enjoy quiet camping with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities including wild horses, elk, and deer.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, Arizona Alligator Lizard, Greater Short-horned Lizard, and wild horses frequent the area.
Insider tips for Gentry Group Campground: Watch for buried pipes painted ground-color lining the campground border Closed Gentry Lookout Tower is adjacent to campground; check with camp host about visitor access Tent or small camper recommended only due to limited maneuvering space
Skip Gentry Group Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer large site capacity — only 1 site total. You want year-round camping — seasonal May-October only. You dislike booking early — federal campground requires advance reservations.
Best time to visit Gentry Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lewis Canyon (LAKESIDE, AZ), Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Az) (Overgaard, AZ), Canyon Point (FOREST LAKES, AZ), Sinkhole Campground (Overgaard, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gentry Group Campground
Cell signal at Gentry Group Campground (Overgaard, 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.
Gentry Group Campground is positioned on a ridge that divides two canyons. From the campground visitors enjoy views of Black Canyon Lake and the forested hillsides and canyons beyond. Due to limited maneuvering space, this campground is recommended for tents or small campers only.Recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, photography and wildlife viewing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryWatch for buried pipes painted ground-color lining the campground border
Closed Gentry Lookout Tower is adjacent to campground; check with camp host about visitor access
Tent or small camper recommended only due to limited maneuvering space
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Approximately 13 west of Heber on AZ Highway 260, take Forest Road 300 south approximately four and one half miles, following signs to Gentry Lookout Tower. Located adjacent to Forest Road 300, at just over the 7,700 foot elevation mark, this campground shares its space with the Lookout Tower.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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