About Cave Creek Group Site
Cave Creek Group Site is located 20 miles north of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. It is a historic campground constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This site is a short drive from the blistering heat of Phoenix offering cooler temps, a clear running creek, and plentiful shade to relax and enjoy nature. With food prep areas, grills and covered picnic tables, you're all set for a weekend with your loved ones you'll never forget! At this site you'll enjoy camping, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, sightseeing, exploring, bird and wildlife viewing, and there is even a game area for volleyball and horseshoes. There are 12 picnic tables, three central grills, a covered food prep area and one serving table. The tables are stoneware consisting of deep crimson jasper interspersed with common fieldstone. There are also two large covered ramadas, four benches, a…
- Fees: $75 per night for groups of 1-50 people $150 per night for groups of 51-150 people
- Season: Year round
- Managed by: Tonto National Forest, FS
- Where: 11 mi north of Carefree, AZ · 33.97525, -111.86581
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Creek | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 9.2 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 10.2 mi |
| Skunk Tank | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Quien Sabe | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.6 mi
Propane: 17.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Juniper Dispersed Camping Area 0.2 mi
- CCC 0.3 mi
- Civilian Conservation Corps Campground 0.3 mi
- Bronco Trailhead Dispersed 3.8 mi
- Ocotillo Rec and Boating Site Dispersed 8.4 mi
- Mesquite Campground 8.5 mi