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Turney Gulch Group Campground

Located seven miles southeast of Crown King, Arizona. This group site is situated close to Horsethief lake. Popular activities include boating (electric and oar only), fishing, hiking, and visiting the Castle Creek Wilderness. This group site has fifteen tables and grill with a roofed ramada/pavilion.

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Facilities:

  • Historic wooden pavilion
  • 10 tables
  • Vault Toilets
  • No services available

High-clearance vehicles are recommended for those who plan to visit recreation sites in Horsethief Basin.

Horsethief Basin Brochure

General Information

May 1 - October 31

Overnight Use:
Group Site: $75/night (1 - 50 people), $150/night (51 - 100 people).
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

Free. Please recreate responsibly. Never leave a campfire unattended and pack out everything you bring to the site. Thank you!

Contact Name: Bradshaw Ranger District

Contact Phone: 928-443-8000

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.17399454

Longitude: -112.2880396

Directions

The best route from Prescott is by way of Mayer, particularly in winter. Take Main St. through the town of Mayer continuing east to the junction with the Antelope Creek Road. Continue southeast on this road for approximately 9 miles to Cordes. At the road junction in Cordes take Forest Road 259 to Crown King. At Crown King take FR 259A south for 0.5 miles to the junction with FR 52. Take FR 52 southeast for approximately 6 miles to the campground just northeast of Horsethief Lake.

If approaching from Interstate I-17, take the Bumble Bee exit and continue north on this dirt road, taking FR 259 to Crown King. Then take FR 259A south from Crown King to where it joins FR 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 6 miles to the Horsethief Basin recreation Area. Turney Gulch is approximately one mile past Horsethief Lake.

The road condition is an unimproved dirt road, high clearance vehicles only.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Campers may fill water jugs at the water hydrant outside of Horsethief Cabin. 

Last updated April 26th, 2025