About Groom Creek Horse Camp
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2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (291)
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
Janet B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: C
Great experience as always. Campground was in great shape as usual.
Roxanne J
VerifiedNovember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: B
I have been going to Groom Creek Horse Camp for over 14 years and this last camping visit was the probably the first time I had a negative experience. The camp hosts were pretty much nonexistent during my 5 day visit. Upon arrival, I stopped to check-in upon arrival and no one came out of the camper. I was not until the next day that the host(s) stopped to introduce themselves and the was the last time I saw them. I was in the B Loop and 3 days in, the water spicket broke. Multiple calls were made to the host(s) who were unavailable and the fire department came out to assess the situation. With my suggestion, a buckle strap was placed to stop the leaking, but as a result, there was no water access from that spicket the rest of my stay. Both the male and female bathroom chute toilets were full and stunk quite bad. My guess is, they were not emptied due to the end of the season being only a few days away. There was a woman with 3 horses in Site B15 who had 2 horses in the permanent paddock and 1 horse in an electric fence set-up. Per another camper, these horses were loose a day prior to my arrival. On Sunday of my stay, all 3 horses were running loose in Site B8. The horses then charged my friend and her horse in Site B11. My friend was almost trampled by these horses while trying to calm her horse. With my help, the 3 horses were chased off over the hill towards C Loop. I went to the woman in Site B15 to inform her and her words to me were "I did not think they would go that far." These horses then came back and charged my friend's site and also my site. This incident was told to the camp host(s) and evidently, the camper told them her horse broke the permanent paddock panel and the other broke out of the temporary paddock. Thus, nothing was done about the incident. During my 5 day stay, there were a total of 6 dogs between Sites B10-15 that were running loose the entire time; sometimes coming into my site. The camp host(s) were aware of this.
Roxanne J
VerifiedNovember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: B
I have been going to Groom Creek Horse Camp for over 14 years and this last camping visit was the probably the first time I had a negative experience. The camp hosts were pretty much nonexistent during my 5 day visit. Upon arrival, I stopped to check-in upon arrival and no one came out of the camper. I was not until the next day that the host(s) stopped to introduce themselves and the was the last time I saw them. I was in the B Loop and 3 days in, the water spicket broke. Multiple calls were made to the host(s) who were unavailable and the fire department came out to assess the situation. With my suggestion, a buckle strap was placed to stop the leaking, but as a result, there was no water access from that spicket the rest of my stay. Both the male and female bathroom chute toilets were full and stunk quite bad. My guess is, they were not emptied due to the end of the season being only a few days away. There was a woman with 3 horses in Site B15 who had 2 horses in the permanent paddock and 1 horse in an electric fence set-up. Per another camper, these horses were loose a day prior to my arrival. On Sunday of my stay, all 3 horses were running loose in Site B8. The horses then charged my friend and her horse in Site B11. My friend was almost trampled by these horses while trying to calm her horse. With my help, the 3 horses were chased off over the hill towards C Loop. I went to the woman in Site B15 to inform her and her words to me were "I did not think they would go that far." These horses then came back and charged my friend's site and also my site. This incident was told to the camp host(s) and evidently, the camper told them her horse broke the permanent paddock panel and the other broke out of the temporary paddock. Thus, nothing was done about the incident. During my 5 day stay, there were a total of 6 dogs between Sites B10-15 that were running loose the entire time; sometimes coming into my site. The camp host(s) were aware of this.
Susan V
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
Beautiful place!!!!
Susan V
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
Beautiful place!!!!
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.
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.
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.
Janet B
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
Great camp with great trails. Joe & Nancy the camp hosts are the best!
Location & Directions for Groom Creek Horse Camp
Prescott National Forest, Prescott, AZ 86303-4398 United States
Elevation: 1,951 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>From Phoenix, Arizona</strong>, Take I-17 north for 61.8 mi. Take exit 262 toward Cordes Junction/Prescott. Merge onto State Route 69 west and follow for 33.8 mi. At the split, take the ramp for Route 89 south. Turn slight left onto Eas...
From Phoenix, Arizona, Take I-17 north for 61.8 mi. Take exit 262 toward Cordes Junction/Prescott. Merge onto State Route 69 west and follow for 33.8 mi. 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 mi 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 mi to Horse Camp on the right. Groom Creek Loop Trailhead #307 is east of the campground, across Forest Road #52.
Highway access
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.
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: October 19, 2026
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