Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10032028
When Moqui Group Campground reopens
Moqui Group Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 9 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026): 3 open for online reservation · 6 reserved.
Where the open windows are
66.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3 of 9 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026Not open online66.7%
Open site-nights3 / 9
Reserved (of online inventory)6 / 9
Weekday openings0
Weekend openings3
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 0 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 3 of 9 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Moqui Group Campground Ernst | 1 |
| Moqui Group Campground Simmons | 1 |
| Moqui Group Campground Spooner | 1 |
The 3 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
The next bookable night is Sep 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
3 open site-nights across 3 sites at Moqui Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moqui Group Campground Ernst | 16 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| Moqui Group Campground Simmons | 22 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
| Moqui Group Campground Spooner | 22 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 20 |
About Moqui Group Campground
Overview
The Moqui Group Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa, oak, and aspen at an elevation of 6,915'. The campground consists of 3 individual group sites: Simmons, Spooner, and Ernst. Each site can accomodate up to 50 people offering picnic tables, fire rings, grills, vault tolets, trash collections, and piped drinking water. For groups larger than 50 people, multiple sites can be reserved. The Simmons and Spooner Group sites can each accomodate a maximum of 3 trailers or RV's up to 22'. The Earnst Group site is best suited for tents and smaller equipment.
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.
Natural Features
The campground is in a forested setting. 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 accross two thirds of Arizona and offers sweeping views of the landscape.
3 monitored sitesRVs up to 22 ftNo hookups3 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
From Flagstaff, Arizona, drive 55 miles south on FH 3 (Lake Mary Road) to AZ 87 at Clints Well. Turn left onto AZ 87 Drive approximately 9 miles to milepost 298.8. Turn right on FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground. From Payson, Arizona, drive 46 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow. Turn right onto FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground. GPS Coordinates 34°35'46.1"N 111°11'55.2"W
8738 Ranger Rd, Happy Jack, AZ 86024928-477-2255
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Moqui Group Campground?
Reservations for Moqui Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 3 of 9 tracked site-nights are currently open (33.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Moqui Group Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Moqui Group Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 22 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Moqui Group Campground?
September 2026, with 3 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 9.
When is the next open date at Moqui Group Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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