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Groom Creek Horse Camp

Prescott National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSedona / Oak CreekArizona⭐ 4.5 (159)
Groom Creek Horse Camp
🟢 14 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Recently freed — our last scan (7h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 9 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Groom Creek Horse Camp in Arizona has 14 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites C #24, #26, #31
Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →👥 C #20 & C #21 next to each othersites B #15, C #20, #21
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 B #08 & B #09 next to each othersites B #08, #09, C #17, #19, #22, #24
Sat Oct 17 – Tue Oct 203 nightsbook these dates →sites B #14, C #20, #29, #36
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, C #26–C #28 next to each othersites B #10, #11, #13, C #16, #18, #21, #26, #27, #28, #30, #31, #32, #34, #35
Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites B #12, C #23
Mon Oct 19 – Wed Oct 212 nightsbook these dates →sites C #33
Tue Oct 20 – Thu Oct 222 nightsbook these dates →sites C #37

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite C #24 — Site 24 equestrian enclosure
Site C #24 · Site 24 equestrian enclosureConservation Legacy
Campsite C #24 — Site 24 table, and campfire ring
Site C #24 · Site 24 table, and campfire ringConservation Legacy
Campsite C #26 — Site 26 path
Site C #26 · Site 26 pathConservation Legacy
Campsite C #26 — Site 26 enclosure and table with hanging rope line
Site C #26 · Site 26 enclosure and table with hanging rope lineConservation Legacy
Campsite C #31 — Site 31 table with trees and equestrian enclosure in the bac
Site C #31 · Site 31 table with trees and equestrian enclosure in the bacConservation Legacy
Campsite B #15 — Site 15 equestrian enclosure
Site B #15 · Site 15 equestrian enclosureConservation Legacy
Campsite B #15 — Site 15 with a campfire ring/grill and table.
Site B #15 · Site 15 with a campfire ring/grill and table.Conservation Legacy
Campsite C #20 — Site 20 table and fire ring encircled by trees
Site C #20 · Site 20 table and fire ring encircled by treesConservation Legacy
Campsite C #20 — Site 20 equestrian enclosure and rope hanging between trees
Site C #20 · Site 20 equestrian enclosure and rope hanging between treesConservation Legacy
Campsite C #21 — Site 21 trees and equestrian enclosure
Site C #21 · Site 21 trees and equestrian enclosureConservation Legacy
Campsite C #21 — Site 21 table and campfire ring with grill
Site C #21 · Site 21 table and campfire ring with grillConservation Legacy
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 5.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America5.6 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger6.0 midirections →
⚡ Charging station6.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Groom Creek Horse Camp over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~333 mi from LA💵 $18/nightEquestrian NonelectricGroup Picnic AreaGroup Shelter Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆159 ratings
5★116
4★26
3★6
2★2
1★9
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.6/4
Verizon1.8/4
T-Mobile1.1/4
Sprint retired1.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Groom Creek Horse Camp FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Groom Creek Horse Camp?

Groom Creek Horse Camp in Arizona takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Groom Creek Horse Camp?

Campsite fees at Groom Creek Horse Camp run about $18/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Groom Creek Horse Camp when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Groom Creek Horse Camp often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Groom Creek Horse Camp?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Groom Creek Horse Camp over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Groom Creek Horse Camp a good campground?

Groom Creek Horse Camp holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 159 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Groom Creek Horse Camp?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Groom Creek Horse Camp, AT&T rates highest at 3.6 out of 5 from 14 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Groom Creek Horse Camp located?

Groom Creek Horse Camp is located in Sedona / Oak Creek, Arizona. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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