Turney Gulch Group
Prescott National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PRESCOTT, AZ, AZ
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Turney Gulch is a remote, scenic location for groups of up to 100 people to rest under the stars and towering pines of Prescott National Forest. Site accomodates 30 vehicles or less. The site lies near Horse Thief Lake and is seven miles southeast of the small town of Crown King, Arizona, a former ghost town.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
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Remote, scenic group campground in Prescott National Forest near Horse Thief Lake with activities including fishing, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Highly rated by campers (4.8/5 stars) for being a beautiful and quiet place to camp.
Wildlife alert: Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake and Sonoran Gopher Snake present in area. Also common: raccoons, cactus wrens, and various bird species.
Insider tips for Turney Gulch Group: Book early — this is a popular federal campground 4x4 and off-road vehicles recommended for access via Forest Road 259/259A Group capacity up to 100 people with 30 vehicles or less
Skip Turney Gulch Group if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You have low-clearance vehicles — dirt road access required.
Best time to visit Turney Gulch Group: May-October — Official operating season for this seasonal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Horsethief Cabin (PRESCOTT, AZ), Upper Wolf Creek Group (PRESCOTT, AZ), Sycamore Cabin (CAMP VERDE, AZ), Groom Creek Horse Camp (Prescott, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Turney Gulch Group
Cell signal at Turney Gulch Group (PRESCOTT, 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.
Turney Gulch is a remote, scenic location for groups of up to 100 people to rest under the stars and towering pines of Prescott National Forest. Site accomodates 30 vehicles or less. The site lies near Horse Thief Lake and is seven miles southeast of the small town of Crown King, Arizona, a former ghost town.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
4x4 and off-road vehicles recommended for access via Forest Road 259/259A
Group capacity up to 100 people with 30 vehicles or less
Official operating season for this seasonal campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Phoenix, Arizona: When traveling Northbound on I-17 take the Bumble Bee Exit 248 and continue North on the dirt road, taking Forest Road (FR) 259 to Crown King. From Crown King, take (FR) 259A south for 0.5 mile to the junction of 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 6 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area. Turney Gulch is approximately one mile past Horse Thief Lake. Alternate route from Flagstaff, Arizona : Traveling Southbound on I-17 take Exit 263, turn right and proceed towards
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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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