Elks Group Campground
Elks Picnic Ground is located west of Arizona State Route 87 (milepost 309.9), approximately 30 miles southwest of Winslow and 60 miles northeast of Payson. The elevation at this campground is approximately 6,500 feet. It is situated in an area of the Coconino National Forest where the terrain begins to fade from ponderosa pines into pinyon/juniper stands. This campground facility was designed and constructed by the Winslow Elks Lodge and generously donated to the Mogollon Rim Ranger District.
Specifics: This is a fenced six-acre secluded group campground. There are picnic benches, a fire ring, a horseshoe court, poles for a volleyball net, a small swing set, and a flagpole. The site can accommodate up to 300 people. Water (250-gallon tank) and garbage disposal is provided at this site. There are vault toilets, but for every 25 people after the first 50, the group will need to provide toilet facilities (port-a-pots, self-contained camp trailer, etc.).
Reservations
One six-acre group campground. Reservable on Recreation.gov.
General Information
Attractions: Group camping, hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, photography
Facilities: Fenced 6-acre campground with picnic tables, a horseshoe court, small swing set, and vault type toilets.
Notes:
- Water (250-gallon tank) and trash services provided.
- You will be required to supply supplemental toilets for groups larger than 50 people.
- No utility hookups.
Our Group Use Campgrounds are part of the Recreation Enhancement Act that allows the Mogollon Rim Ranger District to use 95% of the fees collected for that site's maintenance and improvements. This site is ideal for family reunions, company picnics; youth group outings and various social functions requiring single or multiple day/night use.
Mid-April to late October.
Fire Restrictions may be in place, so make sure to call the Fire Restrictions Hotline at 928-226-4607 or check with the camp host, if present, prior to creating a campfire.
- $85 for 10-50 people.
- $110 for 51-100 people.
- $135 for 101-300 people. Maximum parking for 50 vehicles.
Contact Name: Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Contact Phone: 928-477-2255
Address: 8738 Ranger Road, Happy Jack, AZ 86024
Phone: 928-477-2255
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Cof_Webmail@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.70897
Longitude: -111.10236
Elevation
6,496 ft.
Directions
Location: Located on the west side of State Route 87 approximately 30 miles southwest of Winslow and 60 miles northeast of Payson.
GPS (Map): 34°42'32.3"N 111°06'09.4"W
Access: From Flagstaff drive 55 miles south on Lake Mary Road to AZ 87 at Clints Well. Turn left and drive approximately 20 miles to milepost 309.9. Turn left on FR 9717H and drive about one quarter mile to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
250-gallon tank
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
