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
No aervices available

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

Horsethief Basin Brocure (12.8 MB PDF)

At a Glance

Reservations:	Reservation Information: Recreation.gov or telephone 1-877-444-6777 Site must be reserved at least three days in advance.
Fees:	$75 for groupsite (1-25 people) $100 for groupsite (26-50 people)
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only Fireworks are prohibited Dogs must be on leash (6' maximum) OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground Maximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites.
Closest Towns:	Outside of Crown King; approximately 2.5 hours from I-17
Water:	Not Available
Restroom:	Not Available
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

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.