Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)

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8738 Ranger Road
Happy Jack, AZ 86024

Overview

The Rock Crossing Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa pine and oak at an elevation of 7,316'. The cool summer climate and countless recreational opportunities makes this a popular location. 

Wildlife is abundant in the area and includes elk, mule deer, black bear, bald eagles, and osprey.

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 the 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 campground is comprised of 31 individual family sites and two double sites. Each family site can accommodate up to eight people while double sites can accommodate up to 16 people. The facility provides picnic tables, campfire rings, cooking grills, tent pads, bear food storage lockers, drinking water, vault toilets, trash collection, and campground hosts. There are no utility hookups or showers.

Campsites vary in size and can accommodate a wide range of equipment with a maximum RV or trailer length of 32'.

For groups larger than 10 people and up to 50 people, the nearby Moqui Group Campground can be reserved. 

Natural Features

Coconino National Forest offers 1.8 million acres of recreational opportunity from desert basins to mountain peaks. The campground sits 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 across two thirds of Arizona and offers sweeping views of the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Tonto Natural Bridge State park is approximately 45 minutes away and offers what may be the world's largest travertine bridge. The community of Happy Jack, Arizona has a gas station, two convenience stores and two restaurants. 

Camp site features

Across 35 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 35 sites
  • Longest RV: 35 ft
  • Largest party: 16 people

Fees

Standard nonelectric 1-8 people $20.00 Standard nonelectric 9-16 people $40.00

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 4.6 miles to FR 751 (turnoff for the Blue Ridge / C.C. Cragin Reservoir). Turn right on FR 751 and drive approximately 2.5 miles to the campground. From Payson, Arizona, drive approximately 42.5 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow to FR 751(turnoff for the Blue Ridge / C.C. Cragin Reservoir). Turn right on FR 751 and drive approximately 2.5 miles to the campground. GPS Coordinates 34°33'51.6"N 111°13'07.5"W

Reviews

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Gordy H
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Reviewed a month ago
There were very few campers when we were there. The host had left before we arrived so the Forrest service crew came and serviced the latrines. They do a good job. The weather was great.
Dana M
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Reviewed a month ago
There was no camp host. Someone ran their generator all day and all night. There were closed campsites, and people who had reservations arrived to find their campsite was closed with no notification. Someone who was gonna camp in a now closed. campsite were parked in our campsite when we arrived. They kindly moved but no one answered the phone. No Rangers were around until the day we were leaving and one bathroom ran out of toilet paper.
Jack F
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Reviewed a month ago
This is a remote campground. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, this is a great place to do so. It's about 2.5 miles off the paved highway. A car can make it on the dirt road leading into the campground, but it would be slow going. The campground is near the Blue Ridge reservoir if you want to fish or go kayaking. There are toilets with running water at the toilets. No running water or electricity at the camp sites.
Summer H
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Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Great campground. Beautiful surroundings. Clean facilities. The hosts are always so kind. Lots of hiking, biking, off road trails, and the reservoir is so close.
Curt F
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Reviewed a month ago
Campground very well kept, very beautiful area....my only down vote was the group of young boys that decided to have a boys weekend. Up until 12ish -loud talking im sure alcohol was involved. Sad because the campground was full with families with kids from 5 to 10 years old. No one wants to hear yelling and cursing while trying to sleep. We left a day early after we noticed they were staying another night.
Mark E
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Campground was clean and well maintained. There were very few other campers, but everyone was polite and quiet.
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Peak season

May 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

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Peak season

May 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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