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
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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
Evelyn W
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: C
No functional high line at C26 made it difficult to get me horses out of the corral to clean it. Especially after a thunderstorm flooded the area.
Mary W
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
Even though there is no camp host, I'm glad that someone is restocking the garbage bags and so glad that the dumpsters are shorter for us short people. It was so much easier than prior years.
The campground is in a beautiful area and trails are all great.
leslie b
VerifiedJune 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: C
This is a horse camp with no host. It is a free for all right now. Non horse campers just pulling in and taking any spot they want. People on quads driving and speeding through camp. This is not safe!!!!!!!
Thomas T
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: C
Groom Creek was very clean even though there was no camp host. Very proud of my fellow horse back riders.
Rebecca M
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: B
Trail access is just as good as ever. We enjoyed seeing the deer and hearing wild turkeys. Lots of birdwatching too. All camp amenities were in good condition. The camp was without a host, and no bags were provided for manure collection as has been the case in the past. We had no other issues.
Mary W
VerifiedMay 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
Groom Creek is my favorite place in this part of Arizona. Since there are no hosts the ranger came thru at least once a day. I was glad that the dumpster is a shorter one. I believe I had made this suggestion last year, so glad it was considered. It is now easier for a short person to throw bags of manure into the dumpster. No sure if this is around the whole camp, but the one closest to 37C was changed to a smaller dumpster. Thank you.
Dianne E
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: C
We had an excellent time with Backcountry Horsement of Central Arizona. The food was good and JC's cowboy poetry was terrific. This is a wonderful group of folks and we completely enjoyed the pavilion at Groom Creek loop C!
Wendy T
May 5, 2024
The grounds were clean and the pavilion worked great for our catered BBQ.
Dee B
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: B
This is a beautiful campground in the Spruce mountains. The trails are endless. When riding horseback, shoes or boots are a must as many of the trails are very rocky.
The restrooms are clean and so are each of the campsites. The campsites are large. Each one has a pen and a high line, which can accommodate two horses. There are many opportunities to see deer, birds, wild turkeys, and squirrels. Overall, this is a wonderful campground.
Ruth B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: B
I love this Horse camp!!! I have been visiting this place over 20 years.
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.
