Openings · last 7 days
24
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 24 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10107666
When Rock Crossing Campground (AZ) reopens
Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
36
Openings · last 90 days
37
Only 37 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 30, 2026 · of 35 monitored sites
Of the 455 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 102 open for online reservation · 92 reserved · 261 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 35 monitored sites, 15 can be reserved online and 20 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
77.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 102 of 455 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online77.6%
Open site-nights102 / 455
Reserved (of online inventory)92 / 194
Weekday openings78
Weekend openings24
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 78 fall on weekdays and 24 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 102 of 455 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 35 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 |
|---|---|
| 13 | 9 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 26 | 9 |
| 35 | 9 |
The 5 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
102 open site-nights across 15 sites at Rock Crossing Campground (AZ), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 24 2-night, 22 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 13.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 13 sites take 25 ft, 12 sites take 35 ft. 20 sites of 35 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 15 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 35 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 19 | 20 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 21 | 35 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 26 | 35 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 35 | 20 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 5 | 35 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 11 | 35 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 17 | 35 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 28 | 35 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 6 | 35 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 31 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 32 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 29 | 35 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 24 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 8 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
About Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)
Overview
The Rock Crossing Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa pine and oak at an elevation of 7,316'. The cool summer climate and countless recreational opportunities makes this a popular location.
Wildlife is abundant in the area and includes elk, mule deer, black bear, bald eagles, and osprey.
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 the historic Cabin Loop Trail System, offer opportunities for hikers, bicyclist, and equestrian users. There are also several Fire Lookout Towers in the area.
Facilities
The campground is comprised of 31 individual family sites and two double sites. Each family site can accommodate up to eight people while double sites can accommodate up to 16 people. The facility provides picnic tables, campfire rings, cooking grills, tent pads, bear food storage lockers, drinking water, vault toilets, trash collection, and campground hosts. There are no utility hookups or showers.
Campsites vary in size and can accommodate a wide range of equipment with a maximum RV or trailer length of 32'.
For groups larger than 10 people and up to 50 people, the nearby Moqui Group Campground can be reserved.
Natural Features
Coconino National Forest offers 1.8 million acres of recreational opportunity from desert basins to mountain peaks. The campground sits 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 across two thirds of Arizona and offers sweeping views of the landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Tonto Natural Bridge State park is approximately 45 minutes away and offers what may be the world's largest travertine bridge. The community of Happy Jack, Arizona has a gas station, two convenience stores and two restaurants.
35 monitored sites20 FCFS sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups32 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
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 4.6 miles to FR 751 (turnoff for the Blue Ridge / C.C. Cragin Reservoir). Turn right on FR 751 and drive approximately 2.5 miles to the campground. From Payson, Arizona, drive approximately 42.5 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow to FR 751(turnoff for the Blue Ridge / C.C. Cragin Reservoir). Turn right on FR 751 and drive approximately 2.5 miles to the campground. GPS Coordinates 34°33'51.6"N 111°13'07.5"W
8738 Ranger Road, Happy Jack, AZ 86024928-477-2255
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)?
Reservations for Rock Crossing Campground (AZ) are made through Recreation.gov. 77.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 102 of 455 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 37 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 14:17 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 Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)?
Campsite Sniper detected 24 site-date openings at Rock Crossing Campground (AZ) in the last 7 days, 36 over 30 days and 37 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)?
22 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 13. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Rock Crossing Campground (AZ) fit a 35-foot RV?
12 of the 35 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft. 15 of those 35 sites have a recorded maximum length and 20 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)?
September 2026, with 102 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 455.
When is the next open date at Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)?
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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