Elks Group Campground

Campground · Arizona · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Coconino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
up to 300
People per site
1
Accessible site
6,495 ft
Elevation
Elks Group Campground Pavillion
Photo: Coconino National Forest · Recreation.gov

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 where ponderosa pines fade into stands of pinyon and juniper trees. The nearby Mogollon Rim is one of the most striking geologic features in the state. This steep escarpment, measured in thousands of feet, stretches from New Mexico diagonally across two thirds of Arizona and offers sweeping views of the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

The community of Happy Jack, Arizona offers two convenience stores, two restaurants, and a gas station.

The facts

  • Season: Early May – October 27 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 bookable site
  • 1 accessible site
  • Up to 300 people per site
  • Loops: 1

Site types

  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Elks Group Campground

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
Elks Group Campground1Group Standard Nonelectric—Gravel—300♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Flagstaff, Arizona, drive 55 miles south on FH 3 (Lake Mary Road) to AZ 87 at Clints Well. Turn left onto AZ 87. Drive approximately 20 miles to milepost 309.9. Turn left on FR 9717H and drive about one quarter mile to the campground. 

From Winslow, Arizona, drive 32 miles south on AZ 87 for approximately 32 miles. Turn right on FR 9717H and drive about one quarter mile to the campground.

Do not use APPLE MAPS they will take you to our District Office. GOOGLE Maps will take you to the CORRECT location - Elks Picnic Group Campground

GPS Coordinates; 34°42'32.3"N 111°06'09.4"W

34.70897, -111.10261 · 34°42'32.3"N 111°6'9.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F454955627080838176675545
Low °F172025303847555346342417
Precip in2.32.21.90.90.80.32.83.31.91.41.42.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Group Standard Nonelectric 10-50 people $85.00 Group Standard Nonelectric 51-100 people $110.00 Group Standard Nonelectric 101-300 people $135.00

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

Elks Group Campground
Photo: Coconino National Forest · Recreation.gov
Elks Group Campground
Photo: Coconino National Forest · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Elks Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Elks Group Campground?
Yes, Elks Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Elks Group Campground have?
1 site.
Are pets allowed at Elks Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Elks Group Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Elks Group Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Elks Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Elks Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Elks Group Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $85 for 10-50 people. $110 for 51-100 people. $135 for 101-300 people. Maximum parking for 50 vehicles.

Restrictions:

  • Seasonal closures or fire restrictions/closures may be in place. During Stage 1 Fire Restrictions , fires are allowed in the established Forest Service fire rings only at this site. During Stage 2 Fire Restrictions , campfires are prohibited at this site. Gas operated devices with an on/off switch a

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Elks Group Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-29.

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