Established Camping
Gentry Group Campground
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Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
Gentry Group Campground is located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Mogollon Rim and Willow Springs Lake, both offering opportunities for outdoor activities.
Description
Overview
Gentry Group Campground is positioned on a ridge that divides two canyons. From the campground visitors enjoy views of Black Canyon Lake and the forested hillsides and canyons beyond. Due to limited maneuvering space, this campground is recommended for tents or small campers only.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, photography and wildlife viewing. Visitors can often see a herd of wild horses which frequent the area.
Facilities
Gentry Group Campground offers picnic tables, campfire grills, and a vault toilet. Roads are sand and gravel. No dumpster in campground, Pack it In - Pack it Out. There is a campground host and trash dumpster available at the Black Canyon Rim campground
Natural Features
The area is relatively flat with sandy surfaces. The campground is sheltered among towering ponderosa pines interspersed with fir and oak.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.
Nearby Attractions
Gas, phone and groceries are available adjacent to Highway 260, approximately 10 miles west at Forest Lakes or 13 miles east at Heber.
Location
Gentry Group Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
Approximately 13 west of Heber on AZ Highway 260, take Forest Road 300 south approximately four and one half miles, following signs to Gentry Lookout Tower. Located adjacent to Forest Road 300, at just over the 7,700 foot elevation mark, this campground shares its space with the Lookout Tower.
Coordinates
34.3010833 N
110.3132222 W
Detours Nearby
Rim Road
58 min away
FR738 Dispersed Camping
1 hr 15 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 34 min from Flagstaff
- 3 hrs 4 min from Phoenix
- 3 hrs 5 min from Prescott Valley
- 4 hrs 5 min from Tucson
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Fires
