Groom Creek Horse Camp
Prescott National Forest — lakeside
Location: Prescott, AZ, AZ
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (133 reviews)
Season: May through October
Equestrian campers will find Groom Creek Horse Camp seven miles south of Prescott, Arizona at an elevation of 6,398 feet. The ponderosa pine setting, nearby trails and limited equestrian camping opportunities make this a popular destination. Each campsite has a steel corral enclosure and an overhead tether line that accommodates two to four horses.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Groom Creek Horse Camp is a premier equestrian destination in a ponderosa pine setting at 6,398 feet elevation, seven miles south of Prescott. Each of the 37 sites features steel corral enclosures and overhead tether lines for 2-4 horses, with excellent access to 307 horse trails and a 4.9/5 Google rating from campers praising its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and beautiful maintained grounds.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bobcats, and collared peccaries present in the area. Also watch for Arizona black rattlesnakes and Arizona mountain kingsnakes.
Insider tips for Groom Creek Horse Camp: Book early — this federal campground is popular and fills quickly Ensure horses are in good shape; the full 307 horse trail loop is challenging Every campsite has tie-out facilities and stalls designed for horses
Skip Groom Creek Horse Camp if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're visiting November through April — campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Groom Creek Horse Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Groom Creek Schoolhouse (PRESCOTT, AZ), Upper Wolf Creek Group (PRESCOTT, AZ), White Spar Campground (Prescott, AZ), Eagle Ridge Group Campground (Prescott, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Groom Creek Horse Camp
Cell signal at Groom Creek Horse Camp (Prescott, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Equestrian campers will find Groom Creek Horse Camp seven miles south of Prescott, Arizona at an elevation of 6,398 feet. The ponderosa pine setting, nearby trails and limited equestrian camping opportunities make this a popular destination. Each campsite has a steel corral enclosure and an overhead tether line that accommodates two to four horses.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this federal campground is popular and fills quickly
Ensure horses are in good shape; the full 307 horse trail loop is challenging
Every campsite has tie-out facilities and stalls designed for horses
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
From Phoenix, Arizona , Take I-17 north for 61.8 miles. Take exit 262 toward Cordes Junction/Prescott. Merge onto State Route 69 west and follow for 33.8 miles. At the split, take the ramp for Route 89 south. Turn slight left onto East Gurley Street/89 and follow for about 0.8-mile. Turn left at Mt. Vernon Street (Senator Highway, County Road #56) and continue for 7.2 miles to Horse Camp on the right. Groom Creek Loop Trailhead #307 is east of the campground, across Forest Road #52. From downtow
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Prescott National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Prescott National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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