Warning
GeneralDue to emergency repairs to our water system, drinking water may not be operational until mid-May. Water will be provided for horses, but campers must bring their own potable water for human consumption. This banner will be updated when the water system is operational.
About Groom Creek Horse Camp
Number of accommodations: 29
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (132)
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
Marlowe W
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
Camp hosts Joe and Nancy are the BEST and one of the reasons we look forward to camping at Groom Creek Horse Camp.
Visiting horse camp is like staying with your favorite friends/family.
The Camp is clean, quiet and most Camp sites are tucked in between huge Ponderosa pine trees and boulders. Ice cold well water, a few out-house toilets and no electric outlets give it a more remote/ rugged feel. Only campers with horses allowed adds to the quiet and you will usually see someone you know!!
Mark E
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: C
Joe is awesome
leslie b
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: B
Great camp hosts. Camp was clean
Nathan T
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: C
Wonderful camp. Joe and Nancy were very welcoming and friendly. Groom creek makes camping with your horses so much easier and there are endless trails to ride and explore. We’ll be back for sure.
Marianne I
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: C
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Linda M
June 25, 2025
Joe and Nancy are very friendly and helpful. If I had a question they were there with the answer or knew how to get the answer. It was a pleasure to see them making their rounds and saying hi each day. The restrooms were very clean always a plus as were the grounds. I will be back and look forward to seeing them both.
David p
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
I have camped here twice now and love every minute. It's a beautiful place to camp.
Janet B
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
Great camp with great trails. Joe & Nancy the camp hosts are the best!
Kathy B
VerifiedMay 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: C
Corral was clean and sturdy. Host was great. Trails were great. A bit of a hike to the bathroom from my site and there were javelina on the pathway.
Greg C
VerifiedMay 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
Loved camping with my wife and horses. Nice trails all around camp. We are going back to this camp soon.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.465 / -112.441
Elevation: 1951 feet
Policies & Rules
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Maximum stay limit is 14 days within 30 consecutive days in Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed sites. |
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Groom Creek Horse Camp is intended for equestrian users only, campers without horses will be turned away. |
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Fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited at all times on National Forest Lands. |
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Check-in 2:00 PM or later; Check-out 12 NOON or earlier. Early arrivals can park across the street at Trailhead 307 and enjoy equestrian trails until check-in time. Those who occupy a site early are expected to pay the site fee at the same rate as an overnight visit |
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All guests with a second vehicle must pay with exact change using the self-pay kiosk as soon as campsite is selected. |
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Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. |
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Pets are welcome but must be on a 6 foot leash or in a cage and never unattended. |
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All smoking must be done within enclosed vehicles, buildings, or developed fee recreation sites where the area is cleared of all flammable material |
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Fire restrictions may be imposed due to dry conditions, at which time smoking, wood and charcoal fires may be prohibited. |
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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. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralDue to emergency repairs to our water system, drinking water may not be operational until mid-May. Water will be provided for horses, but campers must bring their own potable water for human consumption. This banner will be updated when the water system is operational.
