Can you reserve a site at Gentry Group Campground?

Yes, Gentry Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are campfires allowed at Gentry Group Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Gentry Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Gentry Group Campground — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Gentry Group Campground is positioned on a ridge that divides two canyons. From the campground visitors enjoy views of Black Canyon Lake and the forested hillsides and canyons beyond. Due to limited maneuvering space, this campground is recommended for tents or small campers only.

Recreation

Recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, photography and wildlife viewing. Visitors can often see a herd of wild horses which frequent the area.

Facilities

Gentry Group Campground offers picnic tables, campfire grills, and a vault toilet. Roads are sand and gravel.

No dumpster in campground, Pack it In - Pack it Out.

There is a campground host and trash dumpster available at the Black Canyon Rim campground

Natural Features

The area is relatively flat with sandy surfaces. The campground is sheltered among towering ponderosa pines interspersed with fir and oak.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.

Nearby Attractions

Gas, phone and groceries are available adjacent to Highway 260, approximately 10 miles west at Forest Lakes or 13 miles east at Heber.

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 64 people per site
Loops: GENTRY GROUP CAMPGROUND

Site types

1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Grills

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, shade, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Gentry Group Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
Gentry CG	GENTRY GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	64

Getting there

Approximately 13 west of Heber on AZ Highway 260, take Forest Road 300 south approximately four and one half miles, following signs to Gentry Lookout Tower. Located adjacent to Forest Road 300, at just over the 7,700 foot elevation mark, this campground shares its space with the Lookout Tower.

34.30108, -110.31322 · 34°18'3.9"N 110°18'47.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.9	1.6	1.6	1.0	0.6	0.3	2.4	3.9	1.4	0.5	1.5	1.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.7 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 Gentry Group Campground

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

Camping near Gentry Group Campground

Lewis Canyon 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) 24.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Canyon Point 29.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Black Mesa Ranger District 11.7 mi · Facility
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground 14.5 mi · Campground
Scott Reservoir 21.9 mi · Campground
Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating Site 22.3 mi · Facility
Gentry Campground 22.8 mi · Campground
Alchesay-Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery Complex 24.4 mi · Facility
Valentine Ridge Dispersed Camping Area 27.9 mi · Campground
Upper Canyon Creek Campground 28.1 mi · Campground
Airplane Flat Campground 28.3 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 928-535-9859
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Gentry Group Campground