Rock Crossing Campground (Az)
Coconino National Forest Recreation — lakeside, hiking
Location: Happy Jack, AZ, AZ
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (98 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Rock Crossing Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa pine and oak at an elevation of 7,316’. The cool summer climate and countless recreational opportunities makes this a popular location. Wildlife is abundant in the area and includes elk, mule deer, black bear, bald eagles, and osprey.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Camp Host
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Rock Crossing Campground sits at 7,316' elevation in a beautiful ponderosa pine and oak forest with a 4.8/5 rating from 142 Google reviews praising its cleanliness, site spacing, and proximity to C.C. Cragin Reservoir for water recreation.
Wildlife alert: Abert's Squirrel, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Cooper's Hawk, Black Phoebe, Audubon's Warbler, Plateau Fence Lizard, Madrean Alligator Lizard, and Greater Short-horned Lizard verified in the area. RIDB also notes elk, mule deer, black bear, bald eagles, and osprey.
Insider tips for Rock Crossing Campground (Az): Book early—this is a federal campground in high demand Half the sites are first-come, first-served and half are reservable via recreation.gov Water spigots are distributed throughout the campground adjacent to bathrooms, minimizing walk distance from any site
Skip Rock Crossing Campground (Az) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May-October only. You have a very large tent—reviewers note tent pads are small for larger tents.
Best time to visit Rock Crossing Campground (Az): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October; cool summer climate makes it popular.
Nearby campgrounds: Moqui Group Campground (Happy Jack, AZ), Long Valley Group Campground (Happy Jack, AZ), Elks Group Campground (Happy Jack , AZ), Upper Tonto Creek (Payson, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rock Crossing Campground (Az)
Cell signal at Rock Crossing Campground (Az) (Happy Jack, AZ): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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 Rock Crossing Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa pine and oak at an elevation of 7,316’. The cool summer climate and countless recreational opportunities makes this a popular location. Wildlife is abundant in the area and includes elk, mule deer, black bear, bald eagles, and osprey.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground in high demand
Half the sites are first-come, first-served and half are reservable via recreation.gov
Water spigots are distributed throughout the campground adjacent to bathrooms, minimizing walk distance from any site
Campground operates seasonally May through October; cool summer climate makes it popular
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Flagstaff, Arizona, drive 55 miles south on FH 3 (Lake Mary Road) to AZ 87 at Clints Well. Turn left onto AZ 87. Drive approximately 4.6 miles to FR 751 (turnoff for the Blue Ridge / C.C. Cragin Reservoir). Turn right on FR 751 and drive approximately 2.5 miles to the campground. From Payson, Arizona, drive approximately 42.5 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow to FR 751(turnoff for the Blue Ridge / C.C. Cragin Reservoir). Turn right on FR 751 and drive approximately 2.5 miles to the campgr
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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