About Groom Creek Horse Camp
Number of accommodations: 29
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (267)
What Guests Are Saying
Groom Creek Horse Camp is highly praised for its beautiful setting among Ponderosa pines, numerous trails, and friendly camp hosts, Joe and Nancy, who enhance the camping experience. While some reviews mention occasional issues with cleanliness and customer service, the overall atmosphere is described as peaceful and welcoming. Campers appreciate the horse-friendly amenities and the camaraderie among fellow equestrians, making it a favored destination for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Groom Creek Horse Camp is highly praised for its beautiful setting among Ponderosa pines, numerous trails, and friendly camp hosts, Joe and Nancy, who enhance the camping experience. While some reviews mention occasional issues with cleanliness and customer service, the overall atmosphere is described as peaceful and welcoming. Campers appreciate the horse-friendly amenities and the camaraderie among fellow equestrians, making it a favored destination for many.
Review Summary
Ruth B
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: B
I absolutely love this horse camp. It is my home away from home.
Many trails to explore or just sit around enjoying the peace and quiet of the woods.
Mary W
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
Groom Creek horsecamp is the best area to camp in and only two hours from Wickenburg. I love camping in the trees. Trails are mainly dirt without many rocks except in a few areas. The only bad thing is getting rained out twice this year. Main problem is a leak in my trailer roof. Having corrals set up is the best. Close to downtown Prescott if you want to go out to eat or visit their wonderful museums.
Mary W
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
Groom Creek horsecamp is the best area to camp in and only two hours from Wickenburg. I love camping in the trees. Trails are mainly dirt without many rocks except in a few areas. The only bad thing is getting rained out twice this year. Main problem is a leak in my trailer roof. Having corrals set up is the best. Close to downtown Prescott if you want to go out to eat or visit their wonderful museums.
Bill K
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: C
site would have been much nicer if the previous campers had cleaned the stall. we expect to find some road apples, but there is plenty of cleanup tools and dumpsters. no reason to leave your pony's mess for the next pony to stand in. lazy.
Bill K
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: C
site would have been much nicer if the previous campers had cleaned the stall. we expect to find some road apples, but there is plenty of cleanup tools and dumpsters. no reason to leave your pony's mess for the next pony to stand in. lazy.
leslie b
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: B
Joe and Nancy are amazing camp hosts. They are friendly and caring.
My only “complaint” is the bathrooms smell.
leslie b
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: B
Joe and Nancy are amazing camp hosts. They are friendly and caring.
My only “complaint” is the bathrooms smell.
Janet B
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: C
Great horse camping. Sites are clean and camp hosts are great people!
Janet B
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: C
Great horse camping. Sites are clean and camp hosts are great people!
Christy L
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: C
We absolutely love going to Groom Creek. We live in Cave Creek, and have been going there for years. Our experience two years ago with the camp host Joe was horrible. There was a shooting and he refused to come out and assist for our safety. We called the sheriff they came out along with the Ranger, and it was one of the attending guest at one of the sites. He was nothing but rude and unhelpful. We did not return until just two weeks ago and had another poor experience with him. He is incredibly rude, not helpful and quite honestly we probably won’t return and will continue to go up to Little Eldon in Flagstaff until a new host is put in place there.
Location Groom Creek Horse Camp
Address:
Prescott National Forest
Prescott, AZ, 86303-4398
United States
From Phoenix, Arizona, Take I-17 north for 61.8 miles. Take exit 262 toward Cordes Junction/Prescott. Merge onto State Route 69 west and follow for 33.8 miles. At the split, take the ramp for Route 89 south. Turn slight left onto East Gurley Street/89 and follow for about 0.8-mile. Turn left at Mt. Vernon Street (Senator Highway, County Road #56) and continue for 7.2 miles to Horse Camp on the right. Groom Creek Loop Trailhead #307 is east of the campground, across Forest Road #52.
From downtown Prescott, Take Gurley Street east to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Take Mt. Vernon (Senator Highway, County Road #56) south for about 7.2 miles to Horse Camp on the right. Groom Creek Loop Trailhead #307 is east of the campground, across Forest Road #52.
Groom Creek Horse Camp is accessible via I-17, which is approximately 61.8 miles to the south. From I-17, take State Route 69 west to Route 89 south, which leads to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.465 / -112.441
Elevation: 1951 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check-in is at 2:00 PM or later, and check-out is by 12:00 noon. Early arrivals can park and enjoy trails but must pay the fee for early occupancy.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- You can stay for a maximum of 14 days within any 30-day period.
Site types & loops
- Only equestrian users are allowed at Groom Creek Horse Camp; non-equestrian campers will not be admitted.
Safety & rules
- Fireworks and sparklers are not allowed anywhere on National Forest Lands.
- Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 6 AM.
- Smoking is only permitted in enclosed vehicles, buildings, or designated cleared areas.
Fees & deposits
- Guests with a second vehicle must pay using exact change at the self-pay kiosk immediately after selecting a campsite.
Pets
- Pets must be leashed or caged and cannot be left unattended.
Fires & fuel
- Fire restrictions may apply during dry conditions, prohibiting smoking and open fires.
- To prevent pests, please acquire firewood locally and burn it on-site; do not transport firewood.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
