USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Long Valley Group Campground
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 18
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,005 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LV WRK CTR (NFSR 00147A) · 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
- Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
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
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 29° | 6° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 46° | 29° | 7° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 31° | 0° | 77° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 61° | 39° | 26° | 75° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 47° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 59° | 45° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 63° | 54° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 60° | 55° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 56° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 45° | 32° | 81° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 38° | 19° | 71° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 31° | 4° | 65° | 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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