Long Valley Work Center Group Campground

The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground sits among stately ponderosa pines at an elevation of 6,950 feet offering a cool respite from the summer heat of the valley below. It is also the site of a historic Forest Service work center. The campground is designed to meet the needs of large groups and can accommodate 300 people, offering picnic tables, grills, and a large fire pit. There are vault toilets. For every 25 people after the first 50, the group will need to provide additional port-a-pots.

Many visitors spend time relaxing and exploring the area. The nearby C.C. Cragin Reservoir and Knoll Lake offer opportunities for water based recreation, while the Arizona National Scenic Trail, General Crook National Recreation Trail, and historic Cabin Loop Trail System offer opportunities for hikers, bicyclist, and equestrian users.

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General Information

The group campground is in a primitive setting on 5 acres. The site has grills, picnic tables, a large fire ring, trash collection and vault toilets. It is important to know that for every 25 people after the first 50, the group will need to provide additional port-a-pots. The site can accomodate up to 300 people and 50 vehicles.

Early May to mid-October.

Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.

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 prior to creating a campfire.
No utility hookups or dump station.
No drinking water is available.
You may be required to supply supplemental toilets, depending on group size.
14-day stay limit.

10 - 50 people: $85.00
51 - 100 people: $110.00
101 - max people: $135.00

Pets must always be contained or on a leash.

Contact Name: Mogollon Rim Ranger District

Contact Phone: 928-477-2255

Exterior image of the Mogollon Rim Ranger Station.

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: 34.52118

Longitude: -111.32988

Elevation

6,950 ft.

Directions

Location: Just south of the Long Valley Store/Cafe/Garage complex on State Route 87 (milepost 290) at Clints Well. It is approximately 35 miles northeast of Payson, 50 miles southwest of Winslow, and 60 miles southeast of Flagstaff.

GPS (Map): 34°31'16.2"N 111°19'47.6"W

Access: From Flagstaff: Drive 55 miles south on Lake Mary Road to State Route 87 at Clints Well. Turn right on SR 87. Drive approximately one mile and turn left on Forest Road 141. Travel 1/2 mile on FR 141, turn right onto FR 147A for 0.7 miles. The Center will be on your left.