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
Richard H
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
Beautiful country! We've been here twice now and both times were wonderful. The horse facilities are very nice and horses were comfortable. This is a horse-only campground and that makes it really special because as a rule horse people are extremely considerate of their fellow-campers. We've met some really nice people at this campground and plan to visit it often in the future.
Richard H
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
Camp host, Greg, was exceptional! Very helpful, courteous and friendly. Campsite was great although excessive rain made the horse enclosure unusable with too much mud above horses' ankles (we used highline during our stay to avoid this). Site was beautiful, trails great. Plan to return several times in the future.
Heather D
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: C
It would be great if there were flyers or maps for trails. They are not well marked and we got sent on a "7 mile" trail that ended up being more like 14 miles. no alternative routes to get back and a much harder trail than we wanted.
Shannon C
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: B
great time as always.
Sandy L
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: C
Campsite was clean, camp host was available and provided helpful information.
Mary W
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
Groom Creek is one of my favorite places to camp and ride. Greg, the campground host was very helpful. I needed help getting my awning set up correctly, lifting heavy bags of manure into the trash bin (it had rained so bags wee heavier than normal) and one other time to close up a foldable ladder. He is very friendly and the perfect campground host.
Trails are in great shape and my favorite spot for a 24' horse trailer is 37C. It is also close to the horse corral which I like. I can run my water hose from the trailer right to the corral, so I don't have to carry buckets of water. Site is perfectly flat as well.
Mark S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: B
Host is very kind.
Susan M
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
Campground was immaculate.
barbara c
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
Super great time this year! Camp was clean, bathrooms spotless, camp host was WONDERFUL this year.
Lynne O
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: C
Wonderful facility for horse camping but be sure to bring a long hose and fillable water tank as some of the higher stalls are hard to get water to. The trail going up and back down Spruce Mtn is well maintained but rocky, so I wouldn’t recommend it for tender footed horses, but all of ours did just fine and it’s beautiful. Lots of mule deer and brave coyotes so keep your dogs close. We will be back!
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.
