Group Camping

Group Camping Areas

• Flagstaff Ranger District

  The Flagstaff Ranger District encompasses 849,249 acres of National Forest lands around the Flagstaff area, from Mormon Lake and Anderson Mesa to north of the San Francisco Peaks. At 12,633 feet, the San Francisco Peaks is not only the dominant feature of the forest area we call the Volcanic Highlands, it's also the highest mountain in Arizona. Three of the summits that ring this dormant volcano's now quiet inner caldera are higher than any other mountain in the state.

  This mountain is sacred to the native peoples that live in the area and its soaring profile set against a blue Arizona sky serves as a source of awe to contemporary residents and visitors. Views from the summit of the San Francisco Peaks stretch to the Grand Canyon's North Rim over eighty miles away. Hiking, sightseeing, wildlife watching and skiing are the predominant recreation activities enjoyed in this land of mountains, forests and lava flows.

  Flagstaff Ranger District, extends from north of the Peaks to the south. This rolling highland is a land of ponderosa pine forests and pinyon/juniper woodlands clustered around broad prairies and small lakes. Arizona's largest natural lake, Mormon Lake, is located here. The area is also known for its plentiful wildlife. Large herds of elk roam the forests and edgelands. Bald eagles and ospreys live and hunt around the lakes. Pronghorn antelope graze the prairies.

  Principal recreation activities among the lakes and prairies are boating, fishing, camping, and wildlife watching. The area also boasts some excellent cross-country skiing in good snow years.

  Recreation Activities for the Flagstaff District:

  • Campgrounds
  • Trails
  • Wilderness Areas, Boating/Fishing Sites, Scenic Drives
  • Picnic Areas, Archaeology Sites, Cabin Rentals and Winter Activities

  More Information

  • Road Status
  • Forest Orders

   

• Dairy Springs Campground
• O'Leary Group Campground
• Mogollon Rim Ranger District

  At 506,840 acres, the Mogollon Rim Ranger District is a rugged escarpment that forms the southern limit of the Colorado Plateau. It extends across the entire forest and provides excellent views within Plateau Country and Desert Canyon Country as well. Dropping as much as 2,000 feet in some areas, the Rim provides some of the most far-reaching scenery in Arizona. Views stretch from its rocky precipice to Four Peaks of the Mazatzals northeast of Phoenix.

  Needless to say, sightseeing is a favorite activity along the Rim, but this forest area also boasts a historic system of hiking and horseback trails, a couple of picturesque lakes for boating and fishing, and backcountry skiing for wilderness adventurers. The Mogollon Rim is home to Camp Colley, an outdoor adventure camp at Little Moqui, run by the City of Phoenix, Parks and Recreation.

  The photo above (see larger view) was taken by Mark Hickcox, Civil Engineer Tech on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District, from the Hutch Mountain Lookout Tower in the summer of 2011. It is looking south-east toward Long Lake.

   

  Recreation activities for the Mogollon Rim Ranger District:

  • Campgrounds
  • Trails
  • Wilderness Areas, Boating/Fishing Sites, Scenic Drives

  More information

  • Road Status
  • Forest Orders

   

• Elks Group Campground
• Long Valley Work Center Group Campground
• Moqui Group Campground
• Red Rock Ranger District

  The Red Rock Ranger District includes 487,519 acres of magnificent splendor. The colorful collection of buttes, pinnacles, mesas, and canyons surrounding Sedona is famous the world around for its red rock vistas. Over the years, this area has served as the setting of many western novels and movies and has been the subject of uncounted paintings, photographs, and other works of art. The remains of ancient wetlands, these crimson cliffs have been carved by the forces of the desert into one of nature's most magnificent masterpieces.

  No matter what you do in Red Rock Country, you're always sightseeing. Ways to get even closer to all this scenery includes: hiking, horseback riding, taking a scenic drive, sliding down a natural waterslide, picnicking, camping, taking lots of photos and fishing in Oak Creek. Some areas require a pass to park, so be sure to check out the information about our Red Rock Pass Program.

   

  

  Red Rock Recreation Guide [PDF]

  Get the scoop on the Red Rock Ranger District!

  • Recreation Guide [PDF]
  • Recreation Maps
  • Red Rock Pass Information and find out where to get a Red Rock Pass
  • Fee-Free Days
  • Road Status
  • Forest Orders

   

  

  Red Rock Country Area Map

  Recreation activities for the Red Rock Ranger District shown in tables:

  • Campgrounds
  • Trails (A-J)
  • Trails (K-Z)
  • Wilderness Areas, Boating/Fishing Sites, Scenic Drives
  • Picnic Areas, Archaeology Sites, Cabin Rentals and Additional Information

   

• Chavez Crossing Group Campground
• Clear Creek and Clear Creek Group Campgrounds