Openings · last 7 days
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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
0
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 · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 35 monitored sites
Of the 105 tracked site-nights (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 45 open for online reservation · 60 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
57.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 45 of 105 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
May 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online57.1%
Open site-nights45 / 105
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 45
Weekday openings15
Weekend openings30
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 15 fall on weekdays and 30 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
May 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 45 of 105 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 35 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 11 | 3 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 17 | 3 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
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.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
45 open site-nights across 15 sites at Rock Crossing Campground (AZ), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 15 2-night, 15 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 11.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 13 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 17 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 19 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 21 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 24 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 26 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 28 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 29 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 31 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 32 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 35 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 5 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 6 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 8 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
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. 45 of 105 tracked site-nights are currently open (42.9%). 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 Nov 2, 2026 16:20 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 37 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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)?
15 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 11. 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)?
May 2027, with 45 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 105.
When is the next open date at Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Rock Crossing Campground (AZ) begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.
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