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Elks Group Campground

Elks Group Campground Pavillion
Elks Pavillion
Elks Group CG: Picnic Area, with tables
Elks Group CG: Entrance Gate
Elks Group Campground

About Elks Group Campground

The Elks Group Campground sits among a mix of ponderosa pines and juniper at an elevation of 6,500 feet offering a cool respite from the summer heat of the valley below. This campground facility was designed and constructed by the Winslow Elks Lodge and generously donated to the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. The campground is designed to meet the needs of large groups and can accommodate 300 people, offering picnic tables, grills, and fire pits. There are vault toilets. For every 25 people after the first 50, the group will need to provide additional port-a-pots.

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2026 (Current year)

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Reviews (4)

What Guests Are Saying

Elks Group Campground is a spacious 6-acre fenced area featuring a mix of pine and juniper trees, providing a flat terrain ideal for multiple tent sites. It offers a covered ramada and picnic tables for meal gatherings. With ample space for large groups, it is well-suited for family or group camping experiences without feeling crowded.

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Don H

June 29, 2025

5

This is a 6 acre fenced and reserved campground. The area is transition with both pine and juniper. The area is mostly flat with minimal rocks, perfect for multiple tent sites. The ramada and picnic tables create a covered area for meals. We had 10 groups set up with tents and trailers and did not feel crowded.

Karan P

June 24, 2025

5

This is an excellent campground for your large group or family.

Don M

May 14, 2023

4

We had a great time there. Wish we knew more about the camp grounds itself. If we know there was horse pit, we could lhad brought our horseshoes and played. Volleyball, room for other activities. Great idea for the Coconino Rangers stopping by to make sure we were OK and everything was needing anything. That was a plus for all of us. You usually don't see anyone. We will be probably consider our Fraternal Order of Eagles State Comp Out for next year. Thank you.

Sandra W

May 26, 2022

5

We took 40 people to Elks Group Campground. Cub Scouts and their families. We really liked the site and will definitely be bringing our scout there again! The campsites are well spread out and there a ton of picnic tables all over camp. There are 2 ramadas, one with 3 long picnic tables end to end. There was plenty of tree shade, which is always nice in AZ. The bathrooms were clean and there are 2, back to back rooms in one building. The are is gated and has a fence all around. It was nice to know that a kids could not wonder out of our area and specially that no strangers can get in. We had a younger siblings with us. There is nothing/no one close to the site. We had families bring their own water for drinking, washing, cleaning, but it was nice to know that there was the 500 gallons there should we need it. There short dirt road to get into camp was well maintained and easy for low clearance vehicles. Cell phone reception was fairly good in camp. Pack 276 Gives this group campground a big thumbs up! Please remember the 7 principles Leave No Trace when you visit the outdoors. https://lnt.org/ Always Trash your Trash! There is a dumpster there for your use.

Location Elks Group Campground

Address:
8738 Ranger Rd
Happy Jack, AZ, 86024
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.709 / -111.103

Elevation: 1981 feet

Policies & Rules

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THIS FACILITY HAS A LOCKED GATE AND REQUIRES A COMBINATION TO ACCESS - COMBO # WILL BE IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL SENT TO YOU BY RECREATION.GOV.

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Check-in time is 2 p.m.; check-out time is 12 p.m.

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Trash service is provided; No utility hookups or dump station

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You may be required to supply supplemental toilets, depending on group size

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Horses are not allowed at the campground

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No amplified music or public address systems allowed

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Off-road vehicles may only be driven to enter and leave the campground

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Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel

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RV's, Trailers. and 5th Wheels maximum length up to 45-ft are permitted

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Fires allowed only in provided metal fire rings, when our Forest is not under any restrictions. Know Before you go. Check our main Forest Page to see if we are in Restrictions before coming out. Stage 1 Fire restrictions: Fires allowed in developed fire ring only Stage 2 Fire restrictions: NO fires allowed, No charcoal BBQs, Propane ONLY https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/fire/prevention/restrictions Click here for more information on Coconino National Forest Fire Restrictions

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Pets must be on a leash or confined at all times and never left unattended

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Coconino National Forest Click here for more information on Coconino National Forest

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Don't Move Firewood Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site

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Drinking water is provided

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