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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 13, 2026
