Upper Wolf Creek Group
Upper Wolf Creek Group Campground provides a quiet forest setting for groups of up to 100 people to camp and enjoy the outdoors. The historic town of Prescott, Arizona is just 8 miles away. This facility is set away from other developed recreation sites and offers town amenities, trails and lake recreation within minutes.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 100 / 40 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The group site has 13 picnic tables, five grills and one campfire ring. Trees are thinly spaced in some areas, allowing ample space for group activities, RV parking (up to 40 ft.) and camping. Drinking water and hookups are not provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Prescott National Forest |
| Booking | Reservation Information: Recreation.gov or telephone 1-877-444-6777 |
| Fees | $100 for group site (26-50 people). $125 for group site (51-75 people). $150 for group site (76-100 people) |
| Rules | 100 people maximum. Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash (6' maximum). OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites. |
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Getting there
From Phoenix, Arizona: Traveling Northbound on I-17 take Exit 262 onto Hwy 69 North to Prescott and cointnue on Hwy 69 for 41 miles. Turn onto South Mt. Vernon Avenue (a.k.a Senator Highway) and drive south for about 6 miles. Pass the entrance to Goldwater Lake and the community of Groom Creek.
| Nearest town | Prescott, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 34.4553° N, 112.4533° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Manzanita's Outdoors ↗ | 6.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Little Dealer Little Prices ↗ | 12 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 32.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
This site is a convenient camping spot for groups who reserve the Groom Creek Schoolhouse day use picnic area nearby.
- 5.9 miLynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 6 mi
- 6.7 miRanch (62) Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.5 miWilliamson Valley Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miWolf Creek Loop ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 0.9 miHorsecamp Loop2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miGroom Creek Nature ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking
- 1.5 miKendall Camp1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 2.1 miGroom Creek Loop ↗9.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miIsabella1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1 miGroom Creek Equestrian (307) Trailhead ↗Prescott National Forest · Season Spring
- 2.9 miSpruce Mountain Picnic Site ↗Prescott National Forest · Season Spring - Fall; Open only when the fire tower is staffed
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
This campground sits inside Prescott National Forest.
- inPrescott National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,411,550 acres
- 12.5 miGranite Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,808 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
- Groom Creek SchoolBuilding · Prescott · 1.5 mi
- Rock HouseBuilding · Groom Creek · 2.4 mi
- Walker Charcoal KilnStructure · Prescott · 4.4 mi
Natural features
The group area is set at an elevation of 6,000 feet in a ponderosa pine forest mixed with juniper, Gambel oak, native grasses. Boulders are strewn throughout the area. A multitude of colorful wildflowers bloom in the spring and during the summer monsoon season. Goldwater Lake is nearby. The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors may have the chance to spot deer, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, fox, rabbits, lizards, snakes and birds. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible from late June through mid-September.
Recreation
Within the facility, campers can relax with a game of volleyball( net not provided ) or horseshoes. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails are found in the Bradshaw Mountains around the campground, and 15-acre Goldwater Lake is just a few miles away. Boaters, canoers and kayakers can make use of the lake's dock and boat ramp. Anglers try for trout, sunfish, crappie, largemouth bass and channel catfish in the calm waters. A drive down unpaved Forest Road 97 reveals mountain views and passes through a burn scar from a 2002 wildfire.
Guidebooks for Arizona
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Upper Wolf Creek Group?
Sites at Upper Wolf Creek Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservation Information: Recreation.gov or telephone 1-877-444-6777 Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Upper Wolf Creek Group?
$100 for group site (26-50 people). $125 for group site (51-75 people). $150 for group site (76-100 people)
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Upper Wolf Creek Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Upper Wolf Creek Group have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Upper Wolf Creek Group?
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 pets allowed at Upper Wolf Creek Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Wolf Creek Group. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Upper Wolf Creek Group?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. 100 people maximum.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Upper Wolf Creek Group?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Upper Wolf Creek Group?
Within the facility, campers can relax with a game of volleyball( net not provided ) or horseshoes. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Upper Wolf Creek Group?
Prescott, Arizona. This site is a convenient camping spot for groups who reserve the Groom Creek Schoolhouse day use picnic area nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Upper Wolf Creek Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lower Wolf Creek Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), Groom Creek Horse Camp (1 mi, partly first-come), and White Spar Campground (3.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby