Elks Group Campground

8738 Ranger Rd
Happy Jack, AZ 86024

Overview

The Elks Group Campground sits among a mix of ponderosa pines and juniper at an elevation of 6,500 feet offering a cool respite from the summer heat of the valley below. This campground facility was designed and constructed by the Winslow Elks Lodge and generously donated to the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. The campground is designed to meet the needs of large groups and can accommodate 300 people, offering picnic tables, grills, and fire pits. There are vault toilets. For every 25 people after the first 50, the group will need to provide additional port-a-pots.

Recreation

Many visitors spend time relaxing and exploring the area. The nearby C.C. Cragin Reservoir and Knoll Lake offers opportunities for water based recreation, while the Arizona National Scenic Trail, General Crook National Recreation Trail, and historic Cabin Loop Trail System offers opportunities for hikers, bicyclist, and equestrian users. There are also several Fire Lookout Towers in the area.

Facilities

The group campground is in a primitive setting on 6 acres. The site has a swing set, horseshoe pit, poles for a volleyball net, flag pole, pavillion, grills, picnic tables, a large fire ring, a 500 gallon water buffalo, trash collection and vault toilets. It is important to know that for every 25 people after the first 50, the group will need to provide additional port-a-pots. The site can accomodate up to 100 people and 50 vehicles.

Natural Features

The campground is in a transition zone where ponderosa pines fade into stands of pinyon and juniper trees. The nearby Mogollon Rim is one of the most striking geologic features in the state. This steep escarpment, measured in thousands of feet, stretches from New Mexico diagonally across two thirds of Arizona and offers sweeping views of the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

The community of Happy Jack, Arizona offers two convenience stores, two restaurants, and a gas station.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Pets allowed: all 1 sites
ADA accessible: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Largest party: 300 people

Fees

Group Standard Nonelectric 10-50 people $85.00 Group Standard Nonelectric 51-100 people $110.00 Group Standard Nonelectric 101-300 people $135.00

Directions

From Flagstaff, Arizona, drive 55 miles south on FH 3 (Lake Mary Road) to AZ 87 at Clints Well. Turn left onto AZ 87. Drive approximately 20 miles to milepost 309.9. Turn left on FR 9717H and drive about one quarter mile to the campground. From Winslow, Arizona, drive 32 miles south on AZ 87 for approximately 32 miles. Turn right on FR 9717H and drive about one quarter mile to the campground. Do not use APPLE MAPS they will take you to our District Office. GOOGLE Maps will take you to the CORRECT location - Elks Picnic Group Campground GPS Coordinates; 34°42'32.3"N 111°06'09.4"W

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

5 reviews

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4 stars

Jason C

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Very well kept campground has everything you need for an enjoyable experience with larger group. Loved it

Don H

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Reviewed a year ago

This is a 6 acre fenced and reserved campground. The area is transition with both pine and juniper. The area is mostly flat with minimal rocks, perfect for multiple tent sites. The ramada and picnic tables create a covered area for meals. We had 10 groups set up with tents and trailers and did not feel crowded.

Karan P

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Reviewed a year ago

This is an excellent campground for your large group or family.

Don M

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Reviewed 3 years ago

We had a great time there. Wish we knew more about the camp grounds itself. If we know there was horse pit, we could lhad brought our horseshoes and played. Volleyball, room for other activities. Great idea for the Coconino Rangers stopping by to make sure we were OK and everything was needing anything. That was a plus for all of us. You usually don't see anyone. We will be probably consider our Fraternal Order of Eagles State Comp Out for next year. Thank you.

Sandra W

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Reviewed 4 years ago

We took 40 people to Elks Group Campground. Cub Scouts and their families. We really liked the site and will definitely be bringing our scout there again! The campsites are well spread out and there a ton of picnic tables all over camp. There are 2 ramadas, one with 3 long picnic tables end to end. There was plenty of tree shade, which is always nice in AZ. The bathrooms were clean and there are 2, back to back rooms in one building. The are is gated and has a fence all around. It was nice to know that a kids could not wonder out of our area and specially that no strangers can get in. We had a younger siblings with us. There is nothing/no one close to the site. We had families bring their own water for drinking, washing, cleaning, but it was nice to know that there was the 500 gallons there should we need it. There short dirt road to get into camp was well maintained and easy for low clearance vehicles. Cell phone reception was fairly good in camp. Pack 276 Gives this group campground a big thumbs up! Please remember the 7 principles Leave No Trace when you visit the outdoors. https://lnt.org/ Always Trash your Trash! There is a dumpster there for your use.

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