Benny Creek Group Area
Benny Creek Campground offers group camping in the remote and scenic White Mountains of Arizona. A perfect outdoor retreat for small to medium group gatherings, the campground is situated in a pine forest above Benny Creek and within walking distance of Bunch Reservoir and Greer Lakes. Picnicking, fishing, hiking and boating are often enjoyed by campers.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 9 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
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| GS1. | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 32 / 6 |
| GSB. | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 24 / 4 |
| 019.5 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Three group camping areas are available for groups up to 24 or 32 guests. When not reserved, these sites may be available on a walk-in basis, and there are several individual sites that are also first-come, first-served. The campground can accommodate tents, trailers and small motorhomes up to 24 feet. A dump station is available across the highway at Hoyer Campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | May 15 |
| Forest | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest |
| Booking | Make a reservation. Reservations available for a triple, and a quad group site only. No individual site reservations. |
| Fees | Per vehicle per night $12.00 Additional Camp Unit $12.00 collected at the campground Interagency/Senior Discount $6.00 Group Sites are not eligible for Interagency/ Senior Pass Discounts Group Site (Small) $40.00 (Fee applies to all 4 vehicles / 24 people) Group Site (Large) $50.00 (Fee applies to… |
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Getting there
From Show Low, Arizona, take Highway 260 southeast 42 miles to Highway 373. Follow 373 south for 2.5 miles to the Benny Creek Campground entrance on the left.
| Coordinates | 34.0442° N, 109.4486° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD6 Wallow West Unit 6 Rx
17 mi from the campground · 7,605 acres
- PrescribedFta Hawley Lake Rx
18 mi from the campground
- PrescribedD7 Butler West Rx
19 mi from the campground · 788 acres
- PrescribedD6 - Heifer Rx
20 mi from the campground · 3,116 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 34.9 mi |
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Benny Creek Group Campground—Mountain Views and Room for the Whole Crew
Worth a stop
The nearby town of Greer offers gas, groceries, restaurants and equipment rentals. Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.
- 0.6 mi
- 1.2 miRiver Reservoir South Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 2 miBulter Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.1 mi
- 3.2 miSouth Fork Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 9.2 miCrescent Lake Point Area Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
Show all 7Hide
- 11.9 miBig Lake Marina Boating Site ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miPinyon Trail2.4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.9 miFir1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 1.1 miPonderosa ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 2 miButler Canyon0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miJuniper ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 2.1 miWest Fork (lc) ↗5.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 2 miBulter Canyon Trailhead ↗Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- 2.1 miWest Fork Of The Little Colorado Trailhead ↗Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests begins about 3.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.6 miApache-Sitgreaves National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,110,688 acres
- 6.9 miMount Baldy Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,819 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Butterfly LodgeBuilding · Greer · 1.7 mi
- Water Canyon Administrative SiteBuilding · Springerville · 9 mi
- Eagar SchoolBuilding · Eagar · 10 mi
Natural features
Benny Creek Campground sits in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona at an elevation of 8,250 feet. Campsites are fairly open under a canopy of ponderosa pine. Abert squirrels and chipmunks are common campground residents, and mule deer and elk inhabit the area as well. The nearby reservoir is one of three area lakes on the Little Colorado River. Summer temperatures can be very pleasant due to the elevation. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for rain and cool nighttime temperatures.
Recreation
Excellent creek and lake fishing for trout draws anglers to the campground. Hikers can seek out the Squirrel Springs trail nearby. Those wishing to relax on a scenic drive can explore the White Mountain and Coronado Trail Scenic Byways.
Guidebooks for Arizona
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Benny Creek Group Area?
Sites at Benny Creek Group Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Make a reservation. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Benny Creek Group Area?
Per vehicle per night $12.00 Additional Camp Unit $12.00 collected at the campground Interagency/Senior Discount $6.00 Group Sites are not eligible for Interagency/ Senior Pass Discounts Group Site (Small) $40.00 (Fee applies to all 4 vehicles / 24 people) Group Site (Large) $50.00 (Fee applies to…
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Benny Creek Group Area?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Benny Creek Group Area open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 15.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Benny Creek Group Area have?
10 sites, including 9 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Benny Creek Group Area?
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Benny Creek Group Area?
A dump station is available across the highway at Hoyer Campground.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Benny Creek Group Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Benny Creek Group Area. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Benny Creek Group Area?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Benny Creek Group Area?
Excellent creek and lake fishing for trout draws anglers to the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Benny Creek Group Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hoyer (0.6 mi), Winn (5.8 mi), and Gabaldon Horse Camp (8.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby