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
mike M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: C
Toilet facilities were terrible. The smell was so bad, I threw up. The horse arrangements were not good. Only 1 corral that fit one horse and a high tie. My horses had never been high tied. The water situation was something to be desired. You needed 150 feet of hose to make it to the horse area. The water was entirely turned off for almost 24 hours without any notice. Had to haul water from other part of the campground. Not fun!
The riding was nice, but because of the above problems, we will never go there again.
Jane M
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
Been to this camp many times. The amenities are excellent and the sites are clean. The vault toilets are maintained well. The only thing that would make it perfect would be water sources closer to each site, but it is dry camping -- so you expect to bring your own water. You can get water from sources throughout the camp, though, so no worries about running out if you are willing to haul it or take your trailer to refill! Hosts are always pleasant, as well.
Alice J R
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: C
The campground is awesome.Great sites to choose from everything is clean and the Camp Host (Joe I think) is sooo nice and so friendly. I love it I just wish I could come more often. I have met some really great people there doing what we all love and the trail riding is UNREAL. I love Groom Creek
Jane M
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
Been to this camp many times. The amenities are excellent and the sites are clean. The vault toilets are maintained well. The only thing that would make it perfect would be water sources closer to each site, but it is dry camping -- so you expect to bring your own water. You can get water from sources throughout the camp, though, so no worries about running out if you are willing to haul it or take your trailer to refill! Hosts are always pleasant, as well.
Alice J R
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: C
The campground is awesome.Great sites to choose from everything is clean and the Camp Host (Joe I think) is sooo nice and so friendly. I love it I just wish I could come more often. I have met some really great people there doing what we all love and the trail riding is UNREAL. I love Groom Creek
Linda S
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: B
We enjoyed our time...
Carie and Bill...hosts were good to us. The campsites always groomed after each guest. Pretty campground!
Linda S
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: B
We enjoyed our time...
Carie and Bill...hosts were good to us. The campsites always groomed after each guest. Pretty campground!
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
