USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Moqui Group Campground
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 with water, 3 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 20
- Cost
- Group Standard Nonelectric 10-50 people $85.00
- Max RV length
- 22 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,919 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NFSR 00138L · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Nearest town
- Happy Jack
- Address
- 8738 Ranger Rd, Happy Jack, AZ, 86024
- Phone
- 928-477-2255
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
3 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 29° | 11° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 47° | 30° | 2° | 64° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 33° | 7° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 63° | 41° | 27° | 78° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 50° | 34° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 85° | 61° | 47° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 66° | 56° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 61° | 56° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 78° | 58° | 41° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 45° | 31° | 81° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 37° | 21° | 71° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 31° | 11° | 64° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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