Long Valley Group Campground

8738 Ranger Rd
Happy Jack, AZ 86024

Overview

The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground sits among stately ponderosa pines at an elevation of 6,950 feet offering a cool respite from the summer heat of the valley below. It is also the site of a historic Forest Service work center. The campground is designed to meet the needs of large groups and can accommodate 300 people, offering picnic tables, grills, and a large fire pit. 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 offer opportunities for water based recreation, while the Arizona National Scenic Trail, General Crook National Recreation Trail, and historic Cabin Loop Trail System offer 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 5 acres. The site has grills, picnic tables, a large fire ring, 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 300 people and 50 vehicles.

Natural Features

The campground is in a forested setting adjacent to a meadow. 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 has a gas station, two convenience stores and two restaurants.

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 Clint's Well. Turn right onto AZ 87. Drive approximately one mile and turn left onto Forest Road 141. Travel 1/2 mile on Forest Road 141, turn right onto Forest Road 147A for 0.7 miles. The Group Campground will be on your left. From Payson, Arizona, drive 36 miles north on AZ 87 toward Clint's Well. Turn right onto Forest Road 141. Travel 1/2 mile on Forest Road 141, turn right onto Forest Road 147A for 0.7 miles. The Group Campground will be on your left. GPS Coordinates; 34°31'16.2"N 111°19'47.6"W

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

5 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

Neil M

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Great support and resources available to our group with Deb and team, they were awesome to work with. Thank you!!

Angela C

Loop:1

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Reviewed a year ago

My family and friends camp at Long Valley Group site each year and each time has been a wonderful experience. I enjoy the spaciousness, selection of spaces for tents or RVs, clean toilets, large fire ring, and no other random campers nearby.

Amie M

Loop:1

Site:

Reviewed 3 years ago

The site was great and all the workers were very nice. We were pleasantly surprised to be provided with potable water which was great because it was so hot. The only downside was when they were emptying the portable toilets that were used by the previous group before we got here. It was loud and smelled horrible. Otherwise, everything was great!

Nicole M

Loop:1

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Reviewed 3 years ago

This place is amazing, was such a beautiful secluded area we actually had our wedding here, found a perfect spot for our ceremony and reception, so much space for camping and RVs and having vaulted toilets, trash, potable water and a large fire pit area made it even better. I highly recommend this camp for large get togethers and all my family and friends can't wait to come back again for a group camping trip next year.

Rachael L

Loop:1

Site:

Reviewed 4 years ago

Beautiful woods, and a very convenient setup for even inexperienced campers. My family and I had so much fun that we have already booked more camping time for next year.

Availability

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