About Elks Group Campground
Elks Picnic Ground is located west of Arizona State Route 87 (milepost 309.9), approximately 30 miles southwest of Winslow and 60 miles northeast of Payson. The elevation at this campground is approximately 6,500 feet. It is situated in an area of the Coconino National Forest where the terrain begins to fade from ponderosa pines into pinyon/juniper stands. This campground facility was designed and constructed by the Winslow Elks Lodge and generously donated to the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. **Specifics**: This is a fenced six-acre secluded group camp site. There are picnic benches, fire ring, a horseshoe court, poles for a volleyball net, a small swing set, and a flag pole. The site can accommodate up to 300 people. Water (250 gallon tank) and garbage disposal is provided at this site. There are vault toilets, but for every 25 people after the first 50, the group will need to provide…
- Fees: $85 for 10-50 people. $110 for 51-100 people. $135 for 101-300 people. Maximum parking for 50 vehicles.
- Season: Early May – October 27
- Managed by: USFS - Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Where: 5 mi north of Blue Ridge, AZ · 34.70897, -111.10261
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 9717H | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| FR 9734G | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Big Park / Village of Oak Creek (Dark Sky Community), 40 mi.
Camps nearby
- Elks Picnic Group Campground 0 mi
- Jack's Canyon Camping and Climbing Area 3.9 mi
- Long Lake Dispersed Camping 7.6 mi
- Soldier / Long Lakes 8.5 mi
- Moqui Group Campground 9.5 mi
- Blue Ridge Campground 9.8 mi