Established Camping
Long Valley Work Center Group Campground - Coconino National Forest
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
The area around and adjacent to Long Valley Work Center Group Campground will be impacted by tree thinning operations beginning May 2025. Thinning operations are expected to continue through July. Thinning select trees from a forest improves forest health, reduces fire danger, and restores habitat. Your experience may be impacted by noise.
Long Valley Work Center Group Campground is located near Happy Jack in the Coconino National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of pine trees and open spaces. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the scenic Mogollon Rim and the historic town of Flagstaff.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Coconino National Forest Recreation
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
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.
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.
Fee Info
Group Standard Nonelectric 10-50 people $85.00 Group Standard Nonelectric 51-100 people $110.00 Group Standard Nonelectric 101-300 people $135.00
Location
Long Valley Work Center Group Campground - Coconino National Forest is located in Arizona
Directions
From Flagstaff, Arizona, drive 55 miles south on FH 3 (Lake Mary Road) to AZ 87 at Clint's Well. Turn right onto AZ 87. Drive approximately one mile and turn left onto Forest Road 141. Travel 1/2 mile on Forest Road 141, turn right onto Forest Road 147A for 0.7 miles. The Group Campground will be on your left.__ From Payson, Arizona, drive 36 miles north on AZ 87 toward Clint's Well. Turn right onto Forest Road 141. Travel 1/2 mile on Forest Road 141, turn right onto Forest Road 147A for 0.7 miles. The Group Campground will be on your left. GPS Coordinates; 34__31'16.2"N 111__19'47.6"W
Coordinates
34.521167 N
111.329889 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Flagstaff
- 1 hr 10 min from Prescott Valley
- 1 hr 45 min from Phoenix
- 3 hrs 26 min from Tucson
