Moqui Group Campground

8738 Ranger Rd
Happy Jack, AZ 86024

Overview

The Moqui Group Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa, oak, and aspen at an elevation of 6,915'. The campground consists of 3 individual group sites: Simmons, Spooner, and Ernst. Each site can accomodate up to 50 people offering picnic tables, fire rings, grills, vault tolets, trash collections, and piped drinking water. For groups larger than 50 people, multiple sites can be reserved. The Simmons and Spooner Group sites can each accomodate a maximum of 3 trailers or RV's up to 22'. The Earnst Group site is best suited for tents and smaller equipment.

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 sites include fire rings, grills, picnic tables, vault toilets, trash collection, and piped drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground is in a forested setting. 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 accross 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 3 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 3 sites
Pets allowed: all 3 sites
ADA accessible: all 3 sites
Group sites: all 3 sites
Largest party: 50 people
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, SMALL TENT, Tent, VEHICLE

Fees

Group Standard Nonelectric 10-50 people $85.00

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 9 miles to milepost 298.8. Turn right on FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground. From Payson, Arizona, drive 46 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow. Turn right onto FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground. GPS Coordinates 34°35'46.1"N 111°11'55.2"W

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

22 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

William W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The campground was incredible. The hosts were friendly and they really prided themselves on their work. The amenities were clean and information about the surrounding area was provided readily. The elk were bugling at night. Thanks for making our 100+ person Cub Scout campout a great experience! We’ll definitely be back next year.

Robert W

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The campground was excellent and well maintained. Our group stays for the week, have done so for several years and already booked for next year. We did not have a host, no issue except toilet paper ran out but we came prepared. The upper camp (Earnest) had a group that used amplified music that was not in accordance with the campsite rules.

Brad M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Great shade and plenty of room for our whole group.

Trupti S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

It is an amazing campsite . Very convenient for setting up the tent and well maintained. The restrooms were clean and odour free .

katie s

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Perfect site for a family camping trip! Host was helpful and kept the bathrooms stocked.

Ed S

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Reviewed a year ago

Great facility with everything we needed. Restrooms were nice and clean and well stocked. Camp host was friendly and communicated everything we needed to know and then left us to enjoy our time on the mountain. After the rain passed we all had a wonderful time!

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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