Lower Wolf Creek Campground, near Prescott, Arizona, is a solid choice for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the frills. This spot offers a mix of tent and RV sites, with the soothing sounds of the creek nearby, making it a peaceful retreat for families and solo adventurers alike.

The campground is known for its clean facilities, including vault toilets, and visitors appreciate the well-maintained environment. Many campers have enjoyed the tranquility, with one noting, “You could hear the creek flowing all night, and it was amazing!” While there’s no drinking water or electric hookups, the natural beauty and the chance to connect with wildlife—frogs, lizards, and ground squirrels—make it worthwhile.

For those eager to explore, there are hiking trails nearby that lead to scenic spots, including a swimming hole with a mini waterfall. Campers have also mentioned the fun of off-roading in the area, adding a bit of adventure to their stay. Just keep in mind that the sites can be close together, so be prepared for a bit of camaraderie with your neighbors. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer escape, Lower Wolf Creek Campground offers a great base for outdoor fun.

\_\_Located on the banks of Wolf Creek, Arizona walnut and live-oaks are interspersed among the ponderosa pines in this boulder-strewn campground that was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s.
## Facilities

20 campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings with grillsNo drinking waterVault toiletsGarbage service

Lower Wolf Creek Campground

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Well maintained campground. Clean vault toilets. Nice hiking around area. Good place for families. First come- first served only, no reservations for sites. 

Lower Wolf Creek

The Lower Wolf Creek campground was clean but the spaces were really close together. There were a lot of people there with a lot of small children and when driving through the campground you had to be on constant alert looking for the little ones. The bathrooms were clean and the roads were "paved" and fairly well maintained. There was a water faucet but no way to turn it on. I don't know if it was an old pipe or for emergency only but they don't have water available that I could find.

Nice but crowded

Had a blast driving up to Prescott for the weekend with friends, and we got lucky that we got to have a fire since Prescott has had a lot of fire problems.

Nice and plenty of space

We found a dispersed campsite right of Senator Hwy in Prescott AZ by Wolf Creek. It was somewhat difficult to get to, but it is possible in a 4x4 and good ground clearance. There were nice fire rings already made and plenty of space for multiple tents if wanted! Plenty of trees for hammocks and plenty of ground space for tents.

Had an awesome weekend of camping all around Arizona!

It's a decent campground with the basic amenities (tables, firepit, bathrooms) but no water (bear boxes not needed).  effortless entry for tents and small rvs (or small groups; a larger group site is at "upper").  about 15 sites that range from nice to pretty nice (higher ratings if only considering the region) with the sites furthest from the road (all the way to the back left as you enter) the more desirable. There is a dusty dirt road that runs along the N side (the long axis of the CG) and during summer months can be both busy and go well into the night (OHVs). Gun shots can occasionally be heard in the distance further messing with your peace (but, welcome to AZ). There's an unmarked trail (out the back of the campground to the left) that leads down a rough dirt road (4x4 in places) for about 1 to 1.5 miles to a nice swimming hole with mini waterfall (just along the road). That's a worthwhile trek on hot days. Also, about 1/4 m before you get to the waterhole, there's a great rock formation hidden in the woods to the left about 200 m from the trail/road… worth seeing. Other hikes in the area include climbing to spruce mtn lookout, and loads of Mtn Bike trails all throughout. And, the several acre big Goldwater Lake (reservoir) for boating and safe (no heavy metals from mining) swimming although they try to discourage it (but the mellow patrol (if it exists) is likely hitched to their golfcarts and can't muster the energy to enforce… or, they are just as flummoxed as everyone else as to why we "shouldn't swim" there. (Prescott has very few swimming spots.) All told, it's a decent CG by national standards but a great one by local standards and, if you are in the area, definitely worth a look.

decent camping (excellent for region) within 15 min of prescott

Not listed on the campground website (that I could find) , but this site was closed in April 2022. We dispersed camped nearby and it looked alright, the sites were very, very close together.

Closed in April 2022

Stayed a night at #9 and it was a great time, quite with the sound of the creek running behind camp. Clean area and one of the two bathrooms was smell free.

cool place 

This was my first time ever planning and going out on a camping trip myself. I picked it because of the name. Haha My son and I went and man did we have a blast! We stay at site 3 because it was right next to the creek. You could hear it flowing all night and it was amazing! We went and followed the creek up as far as we could and got to see and bunch of fun stuff from frogs, lizards, ground squirrels and a bunch more critters in and out of the water. So peaceful and a few really great places along the way up to sit, relax and enjoy the sites and sounds!

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