U.S. Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Arizona

Crook Campground

This group campground is situated in a tall ponderosa pine forest, just down the road from the popular Woods Canyon Lake in north central Arizona. The shaded campground is a nice hideaway for large groups with opportunities for boaters, anglers, hikers, families and photographers.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov2 sites30 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of USDA FS (dr), Conservation Legacy, USFS Photo · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
D2 Sinkhole Rx (prescribed burn) · 4 mi away · 875 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Group sites2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
GRPA30PavedFullNo / –110 / 26Yes
GRPB30PavedFullNo / –110 / 26Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length30 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground is arranged in two loops in a cul-de-sac design. Each has a group area that can host up to 110 campers and 26 vehicles (parallel parking only). The sites can accommodate both RVs and tents, though some areas are less suited for tent camping. A picnic shelter is located in the middle of the group use area. Groceries are available at the Woods Canyon Store, and a dump station is located near the park. Firewood is available for sale at the store and onsite.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestApache-Sitgreaves National Forest
BookingReservations required. 1-877-444-6777 or at Recreation.gov
FeesSingle non-electrical, (when not reserved) $24, up to 8 people and 1 vehicle. Group Loop A site non-electrical $315, up to 110 people and 26 vehicles. Group Loop B site non-electrical $315, up to 110 people and 26 vehicles.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Crook Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.25 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowFebruary: 2.24 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowMarch: 1.85 inches of precipitation, 2.0 inches of snowApril: 0.69 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowMay: 0.58 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.44 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.02 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.70 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 1.44 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 1.85 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 39.0°F averageFebruary: 41.3°F averageMarch: 46.2°F averageApril: 51.7°F averageMay: 58.9°F averageJune: 67.8°F averageJuly: 73.8°F averageAugust: 72.8°F averageSeptember: 66.8°F averageOctober: 56.2°F averageNovember: 45.9°F averageDecember: 38.7°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Pleasant Valley, 15 miles from the campground at 5,183 feet, station USC00026653 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 20 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 8 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Heber: Travel 25 miles west on State Highway 260. Turn right onto Forest Road 300 which is located directly across from the Rim Visitor Information Station. Travel about 4 miles north of State Highway 260 toward Woods Canyon Lake. Turn right onto Forest Road 105 toward Woods Canyon Lake. Watch for signs for Crook Campground.

Coordinates34.3164° N, 110.9417° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    D2 Sinkhole Rx

    4 mi from the campground · 875 acres

  • Prescribed
    D2 Dye Rx

    8 mi from the campground · 5,246 acres

  • Prescribed
    D2 Vincent Rx

    9 mi from the campground · 2,258 acres

  • Prescribed
    Tillman Rx

    10 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationWoods Canyon Dump Station ↗0.4 mi

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Crook Group Campground - Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ

Worth a stop

Gas, food, and groceries are available in Forest Lakes 9 miles east. The nearest full service community is Payson, Arizona, 34 miles west on Highway 260. 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.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    Meadow ↗
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Highline ↗
    50.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
  • 0.9 mi
    Military Sink Hole
    2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Rim Lakes Vista ↗
    4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    Military Sinkhole
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    Woods Canyon Nature
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Tonto National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is situated a ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Wildlife viewing includes birds, squirrels, deer and elk. Hikers who venture onto nearby trails are afforded expansive views of the land beneath the Mogollon Rim. The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile long escarpment in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 ft. in elevation and serves as the geographical divide between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below. Summer temperatures can be very pleasant because of 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

Popular activities include trout fishing, hiking, boating, cycling, horseback riding, and photography. Woods Canyon Lake is the most popular of four lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area. Woods Canyon Lake only allows electric boat motors. The paved Meadow Trail borders Crook Campground and will bring you about 1 mile north to Woods Canyon Lake or one quarter mile south to the The Rim Lakes Vista and Rim Trail is just a quarter mile from the campground and leads to spectacular views of the Mogollon Rim and surrounding area.

Guidebooks for Arizona

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Crook Campground?

Sites at Crook Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations required. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Crook Campground?

Single non-electrical, (when not reserved) $24, up to 8 people and 1 vehicle. Group Loop A site non-electrical $315, up to 110 people and 26 vehicles. Group Loop B site non-electrical $315, up to 110 people and 26 vehicles.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Crook Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Crook Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Crook Campground have?

2 sites, including 2 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Crook Campground?

The longest site here provides 30 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 Crook Campground?

Groceries are available at the Woods Canyon Store, and a dump station is located near the park.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Crook Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Crook Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Crook Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Crook Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 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 Crook Campground?

Popular activities include trout fishing, hiking, boating, cycling, horseback riding, and photography. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Crook Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Aspen (0.7 mi, partly first-come), Woods Canyon Lake Group (0.9 mi), and Mogollon Campground (0.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby