Groom Creek Horse Camp, Prescott, AZ

Groom Creek Horse Camp is located in the Bradshaw Ranger District, Prescott National Forest (just 21 min south of Prescott, AZ) with an elevation of 6,398 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Max equipment length is 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $18.00 per night. Activities include horseback riding.

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Campsite Reviews (79)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		73%
4 star		16%
3 star		1%
2 star		3%
1 star		6%

@jeffreys172959 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #27

Nice trail good camp site. Need 2 stalls

@JanetB8225386 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #22

Great experience as always. Campground was in great shape as usual.

@AlisonO2852914 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #32

Nice trails

@SusanI7041FE26 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #34

My stall was not clean when I arrived. I cleaned it into 2 piles outside the stall but did not haul it away.

@DebraW8542591 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #30

We really enjoyed the horse camp and the trails. Had a great time and the caregiver was really nice.

@EvaW2658981 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #36

Wish there were mor water sources but still a great experience

@ShellyD2678742 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #23

While being required to clean your stalls before leaving, I would suggest, strongly suggest, you bring your own manure forks. The ones provided are broken or the handles are splintered. Some nice wheelbarrows are available.

@JackieUA3EE78A · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #14

Nice quiet area the host we had for this was excellent the best that we've had for a long time.

@EvelynW73D14EB · Camped on Jun 25, 2024 at Campsite #26

No functional high line at C26 made it difficult to get me horses out of the corral to clean it. Especially after a thunderstorm flooded the area.

@LeslieB6141102 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #33

This is a horse camp with no host. It is a free for all right now. Non horse campers just pulling in and taking any spot they want. People on quads driving and speeding through camp. This is not safe!!!!!!!

@RebeccaM167754 · Camped on May 9, 2024 at Campsite #13

Trail access is just as good as ever. We enjoyed seeing the deer and hearing wild turkeys. Lots of birdwatching too. All camp amenities were in good condition. The camp was without a host, and no bags were provided for manure collection as has been the case in the past. We had no other issues.

@ThomasT2893818 · Camped on May 9, 2024 at Campsite #18

Groom Creek was very clean even though there was no camp host. Very proud of my fellow horse back riders.

@DianneE6F99093 · Camped on May 4, 2024 at Campsite #30

We had an excellent time with Backcountry Horsement of Central Arizona. The food was good and JC's cowboy poetry was terrific. This is a wonderful group of folks and we completely enjoyed the pavilion at Groom Creek loop C!

@WendyT4765884 · Camped on May 3, 2024 at Campsite #C

The grounds were clean and the pavilion worked great for our catered BBQ.

@RuthB9803959 · Camped on Oct 20, 2023 at Campsite #13

I love this Horse camp!!! I have been visiting this place over 20 years.

@maryw3172749 · Camped on Oct 9, 2023 at Campsite #37

Joe and Nancy do a great job as campground hosts. He was very helpful when I needed assistance installing a new propane tank since I could not lift it into place. I also appreciate the fact that he checks on the campground several times a day. Trails were great and it only rained one day. I only camp at 37C because the site is perfect for me being able to back up close to the corral since I have an electric pump for water for my horse. However, when it rains the corral gets washed out a lot and water stands in it. Last year, Steve came down and dug a trench which isn't there anymore. I also appreciate that there is always an adequate supply of garbage bags for manure.

@DeeB1E5F901F73 · Camped on Oct 8, 2023 at Campsite #12

This is a beautiful campground in the Spruce mountains. The trails are endless. When riding horseback, shoes or boots are a must as many of the trails are very rocky. The restrooms are clean and so are each of the campsites. The campsites are large. Each one has a pen and a high line, which can accommodate two horses. There are many opportunities to see deer, birds, wild turkeys, and squirrels. Overall, this is a wonderful campground.

@PeggyG9350071 · Camped on Aug 31, 2023 at Campsite #29

The hosts were perfect. The camp was clean and well supplied. My first time there and I am trying to figure out when I can come and visit again ASAP.

@JodyC9569930 · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #27

Enjoyed my stay camp ground was clean and nice and quiet. Camp hosts are excellent

@JulieK5031509 · Camped on Aug 25, 2023 at Campsite #20

Beautiful campgrounds and horse trails.

@DeeB1E5F901F73 · Camped on Aug 21, 2023 at Campsite #31

I really enjoy camping at Groom Creek. The camp hosts, Joe and Nancy, are so helpful. They go above and beyond to take care of the campers and our needs. The trails leaving camp are endless. They are beautiful with tall trees, plenty of shade on hot summer days, and lots of wildlife. The campsites are huge. I easily fit my 33 foot LQ trailer in the pull-through drive and have plenty of room to spare. I highly recommend this place.

@SusanM8574216 · Camped on Aug 4, 2023 at Campsite #13

Camp sites are set up well for horses and humans. Access to water and camp restrooms was excellent from where our group was. Trails and trail maps could be updated to be more clear, but we had a great time on the trails regardless. Only complaint is the flies.... they are more than abundant and I'm not sure if this is normal or unusual for the area. Going again this weekend!

@TonyFB1E19546D · Camped on Jul 8, 2023 at Campsite #22

Excellent hosts who helped with all questions campsites for clean and easy to pull through. Good roads and fun trails . I recommend this horse camp

@JudyT9392011 · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #30

Love staying at Groom Creek! Joe and Nancy are excellent hosts, always welcoming and helpful. Facilities are always well kept. Great get away from the desert to the cool pines.

@Adrianne09364C · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #11

Facility was nice, I have been there before. However, the grounds keeper was completely out of hand. Driving by 6+ times a day. Always having something to say. Reminding us to clean up the hay when we clearly were aware. We had not even checked out yet and he stopped us on our way in and told us again for probably the 6th time in 48 hours. Did not feel like a vacation and will definitely look for other places to camp.

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