Elks Group Campground
Elks Group Campground is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 34.70897, -111.10261
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 928-477-2255
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Elks Group Campground
Overview The Elks Group Campground sits among a mix of ponderosa pines and juniper at an elevation of 6,500 feet offering a cool respite from the summer heat of the valley below. This campground facility was designed and constructed by the Winslow Elks Lodge and generously donated to the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. The campground is designed to meet the needs of large groups and can accommodate 300 people, offering picnic tables, grills, and fire pits. There are vault toilets. For every 25 people after the first 50, the group will need to provide additional port-a-pots. Recreation Many visitors spend time relaxing and exploring the area. The nearby C.C. Cragin Reservoir and Knoll Lake offers opportunities for water based recreation, while the Arizona National Scenic Trail, General Crook National Recreation Trail, and historic Cabin Loop Trail System offers opportunities for hikers, bicyclist, and equestrian users. There are also several Fire Lookout Towers in the area. Facilities The group campground is in a primitive setting on 6 acres. The site has a swing set, horseshoe pit, poles for a volleyball net, flag pole, pavillion, grills, picnic tables, a large fire ring, a 500 gallon water buffalo, 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 100 people and 50 vehicles. Natural Features The campground is in a transition zone wh
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Woods Canyon Dump Station · 28 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Pinnacle Propane · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 185 designated routes (316 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elks Picnic Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Elks | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Jack's Canyon Camping and Climbing Area | Free campsite | 3.9 mi | Free | — |
| Long Lake Dispersed Camping | Private campground | 7.6 mi | — | — |
| Soldier / Long Lakes | Private campground | 8.5 mi | — | — |
| Moqui Group Campground | National forest campground | 9.5 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.