About Turney Gulch Group
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Review Summary
CHRISTOPHER A
May 23, 2022
We had a great night and saw the lunar eclipse. We had a little trouble finding the turnoff but we missed the Turney Gulch sign, so make sure you look out for that. Also, a high clearance truck or 4x4 would be recommended. We fished, caught fish and had a great time. Don't forget to visit the Saloon in Crown King and have the best wings around! I wish the birds didn't wake us up at 4:12 am, chirping, but thats nature and its great!
Location Turney Gulch Group
Address:
Prescott National Forest
Prescott, AZ, 86301
United States
From Phoenix, Arizona: When traveling Northbound on I-17 take the Bumble Bee Exit 248 and continue North on the dirt road, taking Forest Road (FR) 259 to Crown King. From Crown King, take (FR) 259A south for 0.5 mile to the junction of 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 6 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area. Turney Gulch is approximately one mile past Horse Thief Lake.
Alternate route from Flagstaff, Arizona: Traveling Southbound on I-17 take Exit 263, turn right and proceed towards a roundabout and merge onto Hwy 69 North towards Prescott for 2.4 miles until turning left on to Spring Ln. in Spring Valley. Continue down Spring Ln. for 0.7 Miles until you get to Duffers Dr. turn right onto Duffers Dr. The road will become unpaved, continue to travel for 1.4 miles until you get to the intersection of Duffers Dr. and S. Antelope Creek Rd. and turn left and drive for 23 miles until arriving to Crown King, Arizona. From Crown King, take (Forest Rd) 259A south for 0.5 mile to a junction with 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 6 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area. Turney Gulch is about one mile past Horse Thief Lake.
From Prescott, Arizona: From Downtown Prescott travel South on State Route 69 for 31 miles until you arive to Spring Valley, Arizona and turn right onto Spring Ln. Continue down Spring Ln. for 0.7 Miles until you get to Duffers Dr. turn right onto Duffers Dr. The road will become unpaved at this point, continue to travel for 1.4 miles until you get to the intersection of Duffers Dr. and S. Antelope Creek Rd. and turn left and drive for 23 miles until arriving to Crown King, Arizona From Crown King, take 259A south for 0.5 mile to a junction with 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 6 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area. Turney Gulch is about one mile past Horse Thief Lake.
The facility is located on an unimproved dirt road; high clearance vehicles are highly recommended only.
The campground is accessible via I-17, with the nearest exit at Bumble Bee (Exit 248) approximately 20 miles away. State Route 69 also provides access from Prescott, about 31 miles to the south.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.1739 / -112.285
Elevation: 1842 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- High-clearance vehicles are highly recommended; roads to the cabin are narrow and winding
- A four-digit combination lock code included in the confirmation letter will gain access to the entrance gate
- Please keep the entrance gate closed during your stay; when you leave, secure the gate with the combination lock
- Cell phone coverage is poor to limited
- Reservation dates may be subject to weather conditions
- Bears are present; do not leave food unprotected; dispose garbage in plastic bags in bear-proof trash bin on-site
- Do a final sweep of the facility to ensure the facility is clean before you leave
- Know current fire restrictions; chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- Fireworks and sparklers are prohibited on all national forest lands
- Off-highway vehicles are only allowed on designated roads and trails
- 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.
- Maximum stay limit is 14 days within 30 consecutive days in Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed sites.
- Bring your own water.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
