OutReserve

Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)

Mogollon Rim
Rock Crossing Campground Site 04: shows tent pad near table, fire pit, and standing grill
Rock Crossing Campground: water sources available
Rock Crossing Campground Waste Disposal Units On Site
Rock Crossing Campground Site 29: shows site with a table, fire pit, standing grill, and waste canister

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)

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.

Number of accommodations: 15

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Sites & Availability

15 Sites Available

Site
Price
11, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
13, Loop: A
16 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
17, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
19, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
21, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
24, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
26, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
28, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
29, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
31, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
32, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
35, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
5, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
6, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
8, Loop: A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night

Reviews (98)

Review Summary

4.9
98 reviews
5
91.8%
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Brandie W

Verified

September 21, 2025 Stayed at: 6, Loop: A

5

Very clean and beautiful. Camp host was amazing. Truly sad that the people running that site are volunteers as opposed to a few years ago, that was not the case.

John P

Verified

September 12, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: A

5

Good campground. 3 or 4 outhouses with pit toilets. Dog friendly. Good views. People were generally quiet and respectful. Dirt road on the way in is bumpy, so plan accordingly :)

Toni K

Verified

September 9, 2025 Stayed at: 32, Loop: A

5

This is a well-designed campground, with spacious sites. Thanks to campgound host Harry, the vault toilets and campsites were spotless. This is a lovely place, eith easy accessto the Arizona Trail.

Ira D

Verified

September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: A

5

The host was very friendly and attentive. Our camp site was tidy and the restrooms spotless. It's a beautiful location.

Amira N

Verified

August 23, 2025 Stayed at: 32, Loop: A

5

Nice peaceful campground with a gorgeous view; close to C.C. Cragin and beautiful hiking trails.

Reza R

Verified

August 17, 2025 Stayed at: 26, Loop: A

4

We had a great stay at Rock Crossing Campground. The location is beautiful; tucked into the woods with a peaceful, natural setting. The bathrooms were very clean, and the campground was well-maintained throughout our stay.

Special thanks to Harry, the campground host. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about the area and nearby trails, and clearly takes pride in keeping the campground in top shape.

The campsites vary in shade; some have morning shade, others afternoon, and only a few have both. We stayed at Site #26, which had a nice overlook of the forest valley. It was quiet, scenic, and a perfect spot to unwind or meditate.

The only downside was the dust. Some campsites (including #26) are very close to the campground road, so even at the posted 10 mph speed limit, cars would kick up a noticeable amount of dust. Unfortunately, not all drivers stuck to that limit, and the faster traffic created quite a bit of dust throughout the day.

Overall, it’s a beautiful and well-managed campground, and we’d definitely return.

Bryan C

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 31, Loop: A

5

Camp host keeps the sites and restrooms very clean and he is helpful in knowledge of the area.

Maya G

Verified

July 30, 2025 Stayed at: 28, Loop: A

5

We had a great time at Rock Crossing Campground. The weather was amazing and Blue Ridge Reservoir is a perfect place to paddleboard/kayak.

Richard G

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 26, Loop: A

4

Always a very clean campground with nice amenities (fire pit, charcoal grill, tent pads, concrete picnic table).

Heather T

Verified

July 22, 2025 Stayed at: 26, Loop: A

5

Well kept, beautiful spots in this campground. Toilet facilities clean!!!

Location Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)

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

Latitude & Longitude: 34.5643 / -111.219

Elevation: 2239 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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

General

No utility hooksups or dump station.

General

Trash service is provided.

General

Horses are not allowed in the campground.

General

Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Running generators not permitted during quiet hours. No amplified music or public address systems allowed. 

General

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

General

Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel.

General

Vehicles must remain on graveled surfaces.

General

Single sites accommodate up to 8 people and double sites up to 16 people. Two vehicles for single sites and four vehicles for double sites can be accomodated.

General

RV's and Trailers up to 35' are allowed at several sites.

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Tents, pop-up campers, camper vans, and pickup campers are allowed at all sites.

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

General

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. Violators will be Cited!Stage 1 Fire restrictions: Fires allowed in developed fire ring onlyStage 2 Fire restrictions: NO fires allowed, No charcoal BBQs, Propane ONLYhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/fire/prevention/restrictions Click here for more information on Coconino National Forest Fire Restrictions

General

Coconino National Forest Home 

General

Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination. Don't Move Firewood! 

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