Long Valley 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
- 6,957 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground sits among stately ponderosa pines at an elevation of 6,950 feet offering a cool respite from the summer heat of the valley below. It is also the site of a historic Forest Service work center. The campground is designed to meet the needs of large groups and can accommodate 300 people, offering picnic tables, grills, and a large fire pit. 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 offer opportunities for water based recreation, while the Arizona National Scenic Trail, General Crook National Recreation Trail, and historic Cabin Loop Trail System offer 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 5 acres. The site has grills, picnic tables, a large fire ring, 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 300 people and 50 vehicles.
Natural Features
The campground is in a forested setting adjacent to a meadow. 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 has a gas station, two convenience stores and two restaurants.
The facts
- Season: Early May – October 13 — 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
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
1 campsite at Long Valley Group Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Valley Work Center Group Campground | 1 | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 300 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Flagstaff, Arizona, drive 55 miles south on FH 3 (Lake Mary Road) to AZ 87 at Clint's Well. Turn right onto AZ 87. Drive approximately one mile and turn left onto Forest Road 141. Travel 1/2 mile on Forest Road 141, turn right onto Forest Road 147A for 0.7 miles. The Group Campground will be on your left.
From Payson, Arizona, drive 36 miles north on AZ 87 toward Clint's Well. Turn right onto Forest Road 141. Travel 1/2 mile on Forest Road 141, turn right onto Forest Road 147A for 0.7 miles. The Group Campground will be on your left.
GPS Coordinates; 34°31'16.2"N 111°19'47.6"W
34.52117, -111.32989 · 34°31'16.2"N 111°19'47.6"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Precip in | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 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.
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Common questions about Long Valley Group Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Long Valley Group Campground?
- Yes, Long Valley Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Long Valley Group Campground have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Long Valley Group Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Long Valley Group Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Long Valley Group Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Long Valley Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Long Valley Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Long Valley 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
Camping near Long Valley Group Campground
- Rock Crossing Campground (AZ) 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Moqui Group Campground 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Apache Maid Cabin 17 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Houston Mesa 17.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mogollon Rim Ranger District 2.2 mi · Facility
- Clints Well Campground 2.5 mi · Campground
- Kehl Springs Campground 6 mi · Campground
- C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir 7.9 mi · Facility
- Blue Ridge Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
- Knoll Lake Campground 15 mi · Campground
- Knoll Lake 15.2 mi · Facility
- Horton 18.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 928-477-2255
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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