Moqui Group Campground
Campground · Arizona · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Coconino National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 50
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 6,892 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Moqui Group Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa, oak, and aspen at an elevation of 6,915'. The campground consists of 3 individual group sites: Simmons, Spooner, and Ernst. Each site can accomodate up to 50 people offering picnic tables, fire rings, grills, vault tolets, trash collections, and piped drinking water. For groups larger than 50 people, multiple sites can be reserved. The Simmons and Spooner Group sites can each accomodate a maximum of 3 trailers or RV's up to 22'. The Earnst Group site is best suited for tents and smaller equipment.
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 sites include fire rings, grills, picnic tables, vault toilets, trash collection, and piped drinking water.
Natural Features
The campground is in a forested setting. 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 accross 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 – September 22 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 3 bookable sites
- 3 accessible sites
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: 1
Site types
- 3 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
3 campsites at Moqui Group Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moqui Group Campground Ernst | 1 | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Moqui Group Campground Simmons | 1 | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Moqui Group Campground Spooner | 1 | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
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 9 miles to milepost 298.8. Turn right on FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground.
From Payson, Arizona, drive 46 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow. Turn right onto FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground.
GPS Coordinates 34°35'46.1"N 111°11'55.2"W
34.59614, -111.19867 · 34°35'46.1"N 111°11'55.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 49 | 55 | 62 | 70 | 80 | 83 | 81 | 76 | 67 | 55 | 45 |
| Low °F | 17 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 38 | 47 | 55 | 53 | 46 | 34 | 24 | 17 |
| Precip in | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Group Standard Nonelectric 10-50 people $85.00
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Moqui Group Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Moqui Group Campground?
- Yes, Moqui Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Moqui Group Campground have?
- 3 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Moqui Group Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Moqui Group Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Moqui Group Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Moqui Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Moqui Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Moqui Group Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Groups of 10 to 50 people: $85 per night.
Camping near Moqui Group Campground
- Rock Crossing Campground (AZ) 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Long Valley Group Campground 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elks Group Campground 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blue Ridge Campground 0.3 mi · Campground
- C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir 2.9 mi · Facility
- Clints Well Campground 7.2 mi · Campground
- Mogollon Rim Ranger District 7.3 mi · Facility
- Kehl Springs Campground 13 mi · Campground
- Knoll Lake 13.1 mi · Facility
- Knoll Lake Campground 13.2 mi · Campground
- Jack's Canyon Camping and Climbing Area 13.5 mi · Facility
- Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area 17.2 mi · Campground
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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