Long Valley Group Campground
Coconino National Forest Recreation — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Happy Jack, AZ, AZ
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground sits among stately ponderosa pines at an elevation of 6,950 feet offering a cool respite from the summer heat of the valley below. It is also the site of a historic Forest Service work center. The campground is designed to meet the needs of large groups and can accommodate 300 people, offering picnic tables, grills, and a large fire pit.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Set among ponderosa pines at 6,950 feet elevation, Long Valley Group Campground offers cool respite with majestic panoramas and serene hiking. Google reviewers praised it as a beautiful family destination with plenty of trees and picnic tables for group activities.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti (elk), Northern Saw-whet Owl, Spotted Towhee, Green-tailed Towhee, White-crowned Sparrow, Greater Short-horned Lizard, Wandering Garter Snake, and Plateau Fence Lizard documented in area.
Insider tips for Long Valley Group Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Designed for large groups accommodating up to 300 people with central fire pit and dispersed picnic tables Only vault toilets available; bring your own water and supplies
Skip Long Valley Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — no water, power, or septic services available. You require developed amenities — this is a rustic group facility. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Long Valley Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Rock Crossing Campground (Az) (Happy Jack, AZ), Moqui Group Campground (Happy Jack, AZ), Apache Maid Cabin (Sedona, AZ), Houston Mesa (PAYSON, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Long Valley Group Campground
Cell signal at Long Valley Group Campground (Happy Jack, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground sits among stately ponderosa pines at an elevation of 6,950 feet offering a cool respite from the summer heat of the valley below. It is also the site of a historic Forest Service work center. The campground is designed to meet the needs of large groups and can accommodate 300 people, offering picnic tables, grills, and a large fire pit.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Designed for large groups accommodating up to 300 people with central fire pit and dispersed picnic tables
Only vault toilets available; bring your own water and supplies
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Getting there →
From Flagstaff, Arizona, drive 55 miles south on FH 3 (Lake Mary Road) to AZ 87 at Clint's Well. Turn right onto AZ 87. Drive approximately one mile and turn left onto Forest Road 141. Travel 1/2 mile on Forest Road 141, turn right onto Forest Road 147A for 0.7 miles. The Group Campground will be on your left. From Payson, Arizona, drive 36 miles north on AZ 87 toward Clint's Well. Turn right onto Forest Road 141. Travel 1/2 mile on Forest Road 141, turn right onto Forest Road 147A for 0.7 miles
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coconino National Forest Recreation fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coconino National Forest Recreation before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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