OutReserve

Cave Creek Group Site

Shaded picnic site.
Shaded picnic area.
Group area.
Shaded open area.
Entrance sign.

About Cave Creek Group Site

Cave Creek Group Site is located 20 miles north of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. It is a historic campground constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This site is a short drive from the blistering heat of Phoenix offering cooler temps, a clear running creek, and plentiful shade to relax and enjoy nature. With food prep areas, grills and covered picnic tables, you're all set for a weekend with your loved ones you'll never forget!

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2026 (Current year)

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

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Reviews (15)

What Guests Are Saying

Cave Creek Group Site is a clean and spacious campsite, ideal for groups with ample fire pits and a covered veranda for inclement weather. It offers a beautiful, secluded setting perfect for escaping the city, especially during the fall. However, there were some issues with trash service and toilet paper availability during the visit.

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Amy B

March 8, 2026

5

A lovely group campsite! It was clean and ready for us when we arrived. Plenty of good camping areas and ample fire pits. Our group had an outstanding experience!

Corwin W

January 9, 2026

5

Our backpacking club rang in the new year here and it had everything we needed, down to the covered veranda when a bit of rain decided to show up. Lots of room for everyone and highly recommended.

Byron J

December 14, 2025

5

Secluded and beautiful spot for daily camping.

Lue Jeane B

December 12, 2025

5

Love this area and it's a great campsite!

Jeffrey L

November 16, 2024

4

Great spot to get away from the city without having to drive to far. Fall leaves around Creek were great. Only negative was whomever is supposed to do trash service and refill bathroom toilet paper had not been there so all the trash cans were full and overflowing and toilet paper was out. We had small group and brought our own so it worked out

Sheila K

April 24, 2024

5

We enjoy using this spot for our church group every spring at Seven Springs Group Campground.

Phil M

March 17, 2024

4

Took some Cub Scouts up in early March. Awesome spot, but really tough to judge the forecast (important with little kids). Nighttime lows were 8-10 degrees lower than expected. Still had a great time with daytime highs of 70, but lows almost got down to freezing.

Ray V

March 26, 2023

5

Great campground for a group up to 150 people. It is right next to Seven Springs Creek which was flowing due to Spring storms prior to us being there. There were hiking trails across the creek and no-one wished to get their shoes wet so we all stayed in the campground. Great ramadas for potlucks. Vault toilets. NO water. We brought our own. Plenty of room to spread out. Our group intends to make this an annual campout.

Shannon G

May 15, 2022

5

Nice roomy shaded sites big enough for small trailer/RV. Love the big ramadas and food prep area. Had a visit from a two year old filly from the neighboring ranch! We hiked the Cave Creek Trail #4 2.5 miles in to the Cave Creek Pools and then across the creek another 100 yards to the crested saguaro!

Aaron K

April 11, 2022

5

Such a beautiful campground. We loved the privacy of this location. We will definitely come back again. There is no cell service, and I wouldn't recommend driving the road alone or at night.

Location Cave Creek Group Site

Address:
40202 N Cave Creek Rd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85262
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 33.9753 / -111.866

Elevation: 1038 feet

Policies & Rules

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No drinking water.

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Please contact the Ranger District at 480-595-3300 (Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.) for entrance gate code information.

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Trailers over 16 feet are not recommended.

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Use caution during the rainy season, the area is prone to flash flooding; do not cross flooded roadways.

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The Cave Creek group site has a 150 people maximum.

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Glass containers are prohibited.

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Trash service and vault toilets are provided.

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No horses, mules or livestock.

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Dogs must be on a leash.

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No amplified music or concerts.

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No loud music or generators after 10 p.m.

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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.

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