Groom Creek Schoolhouse
Prescott National Forest — hiking
Location: PRESCOTT, AZ, AZ
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Built in 1902, this historic schoolhouse and adjacent picnic area in Arizona’s Prescott National Forest may be reserved for day use for groups of up to 60 people. The facility offers a picturesque, quiet setting with indoor and outdoor areas for weddings, reunions, luncheons and group meetings. The schoolhouse served about 10 to 15 children in the early 1900s.
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, Drinking Water
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Historic 1902 schoolhouse in Prescott National Forest with a picturesque setting and paved trail featuring wildlife and plant information signs. Google reviewers praise the clean facilities, scenic surroundings, and peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bobcats, collared peccaries, mule deer, bald eagles, wild turkeys, and Arizona black rattlesnakes present in the area
Insider tips for Groom Creek Schoolhouse: Visit on Wednesdays for free parking Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Facility is primarily for day use and group reservations (up to 60 people) for weddings, reunions, and meetings
Skip Groom Creek Schoolhouse if: You need overnight camping with hookups — no hookups available and only 1 tent site. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You require modern amenities — only vault toilets and drinking water available.
Best time to visit Groom Creek Schoolhouse: May through October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Groom Creek Horse Camp (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 Schoolhouse
Cell signal at Groom Creek Schoolhouse (PRESCOTT, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Built in 1902, this historic schoolhouse and adjacent picnic area in Arizona’s Prescott National Forest may be reserved for day use for groups of up to 60 people. The facility offers a picturesque, quiet setting with indoor and outdoor areas for weddings, reunions, luncheons and group meetings. The schoolhouse served about 10 to 15 children in the early 1900s.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryVisit on Wednesdays for free parking
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Facility is primarily for day use and group reservations (up to 60 people) for weddings, reunions, and meetings
Official operating season for the campground
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Wildlife nearby
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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 and continue for 6.1 miles. The turnoff for the schoolhouse and parking is on the left. Building address is Groom Creek Schoolhouse-64 Senator HWY, Prescott, AZ 86301
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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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