Can you reserve a site at Clear Creek Campground (AZ)?

Yes, Clear Creek Campground (AZ) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Clear Creek Campground (AZ)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Creek Campground (AZ).

Are campfires allowed at Clear Creek Campground (AZ)?

Campfires are allowed at Clear Creek Campground (AZ). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Clear Creek Campground (AZ) — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

This cozy group campground is tucked in the Lower Sonoran Desert along the banks of the fresh, chilly Clear Creek. Campers can wade in the creek, fish, or curl up with a book under the umbrella of cottonwood trees. Another popular pastime here is birdwatching, where you might just spot a hawk or bald eagle in flight.

Clear Creek Campground is seven miles southeast of the small ranching town of Camp Verde. It's part of the Coconino National Forest, one of the most diverse forests in the country. Landscapes range from alpine tundra to desert valleys and red canyons.

Recreation

The campground is part of an oasis that attracts a variety of wildlife. Colorful songbirds and raptors are common birdwatching finds, and cool water species such as smallmouth bass and green sunfish make for enjoyable fishing. Wildlife watching includes black bears, elk, turkey, deer, and bison.

Facilities

Clear Creek Campground is grassy and flat, with some shade from surrounding cottonwoods. The group campsite holds 80 people with a maximum of 20 vehicles. The campsite is a popular destination, with its relaxed, open atmosphere, so be sure to book early for holiday weekends. This facility also has 18 standard family sites available, 5 of which are first-come, first-served/13 are reservable on Recreation.gov.

Natural Features

Clear Creek sits in the Verde Valley at 3,200 feet elevation. It's part of the Sonoran desert near the base of Cactus Mountain, and the climate is arid with hot summer days and mild winters.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 203-0624.

Nearby Attractions

A must-do day trip is the Montezuma Castle National Monument, where you can marvel at a well-preserved Native American cliff dwelling that dates back 1,000 years. Near the dwelling is the Montezuma Well, which is a naturally-formed well that collects over a million gallons of fresh water a day.

Hot-air ballooning and horseback riding are also fun outings near the campsite.

The facts

19 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Up to 80 people per site
Loops: Clear Creek, Clear Creek Group

Site types

13 Standard Nonelectric
5 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

19 campsites at Clear Creek Campground (AZ)

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
02	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
03	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
04	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
05	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
06	Clear Creek	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
07	Clear Creek	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
08	Clear Creek	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
09	Clear Creek	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
10	Clear Creek	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
11	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
12	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
13	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
14	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
15	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
16	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
17	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
18	Clear Creek	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
Group Site	Clear Creek Group	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	80	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Interstate 17, take Exit 287 for AZ-260 toward Cottonwood/Payson/89-A. Turn right onto AZ-260 and follow for approximately 8 miles to the campsite.

34.51556, -111.76444 · 34°30'56.0"N 111°45'52.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 101°F in Jul, down to 59°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	61	65	72	79	88	98	101	99	93	82	69	59
Low °F	26	29	35	40	47	54	64	63	55	43	32	25
Precip in	1.4	1.3	1.1	0.5	0.4	0.2	1.5	2.1	1.5	0.9	0.7	1.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Clear Creek Campground (AZ)

Can you reserve a site at Clear Creek Campground (AZ)?: Yes, Clear Creek Campground (AZ) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Clear Creek Campground (AZ) have?: 19 sites.
Are pets allowed at Clear Creek Campground (AZ)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Creek Campground (AZ).
Does Clear Creek Campground (AZ) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Clear Creek Campground (AZ)?: Campfires are allowed at Clear Creek Campground (AZ). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Clear Creek Campground (AZ) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Clear Creek Campground (AZ)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Campsite : $24 per night
2nd vehicle : $10 for second vehicle at single unit sites
Group Site (1-30 people) : $95 per night, per group (max RV capacity 15-20, estimated for max 32ft RVs)
Group Site (31-80 people) : $160 per night, per group (max RV capacity 15-20, estimated for max 32ft RVs)
Group Day Use (1-80 people): $95 per day, per group
Discounts: Senior and Access Interagency passes are accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping fees. Other Interagency passes are not accepted. No Senior/Access discounts for group camping.

Restrictions:

No radios or amplified devices allowed.
Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.
No horses allowed in the campground.
Motorbikes may only be used for entering or leaving campsite.
7 day stay limit.
Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators not permitted during quiet hours).
No overflow parking available.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Clear Creek Campground (AZ)

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Bull Pen Day Use Area & Trailhead 3.7 mi · Campground
Verde River 3.7 mi · Facility
Verde Ranger District 5.3 mi · Facility
White Bridge Picnic Site 5.4 mi · Facility
Cedar Bench Wilderness 6.5 mi · Facility
Grief Hill Day Use Area / Trailhead 11.8 mi · Facility
Childs Dispersed Camping Area 12.2 mi · Campground
Stage Stop Day Use Area 13.8 mi · Facility
Dugas - Tule Mesa 16 mi · Facility
Cherry Area 16.6 mi · Facility
Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center 16.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Clear Creek Campground (AZ)