Openings · last 7 days
25
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 25 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234759
When Groom Creek Horse Camp reopens
Groom Creek Horse Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
42
Openings · last 90 days
42
Only 42 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 – Oct 30, 2026 · of 37 monitored sites
Of the 1,591 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026): 1,025 open for online reservation · 308 reserved · 258 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 37 monitored sites, 31 can be reserved online and 6 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
35.6% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 1,025 of 1,591 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026Not open online35.6%
Open site-dates1,025 / 1,591
Reserved (of online inventory)308 / 1,333
Weekday openings578
Weekend openings368
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 578 fall on weekdays and 368 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 946 open site-nights on mapped sites; 1,025 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 695 of 1,110 site-dates 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.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 day-use units| Window | Date | Units 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 date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 21 | 40 |
| 36 | 38 |
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.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Loop B Group Picnic | 43 |
| Loop C Group Picnic | 36 |
The 2 day-use units with the most open reservation dates 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 dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
946 open site-nights across 29 sites at Groom Creek Horse Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
35 overnight sites and 2 day-use units are represented in the current inventory. Day-use units are excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; their reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 106 2-night, 103 3-night, 43 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 16.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 35 sites take 25 ft, 35 sites take 35 ft.
All 29 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 35 ft | None | 40 | 34 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +28 more |
| 17 | 35 ft | None | 40 | 34 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +28 more |
| 18 | 35 ft | None | 40 | 34 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +28 more |
| 21 | 35 ft | None | 40 | 34 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +28 more |
| 36 | 35 ft | None | 38 | 19 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +26 more |
| 20 | 35 ft | None | 37 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +25 more |
| 27 | 35 ft | None | 37 | 27 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +25 more |
| 34 | 35 ft | None | 37 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +25 more |
| 26 | 35 ft | None | 36 | 28 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +24 more |
| 29 | 35 ft | None | 36 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +24 more |
| 19 | 35 ft | None | 35 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +23 more |
| 35 | 35 ft | None | 35 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +23 more |
| 24 | 35 ft | None | 34 | 10 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +22 more |
| 08 | 35 ft | None | 33 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +21 more |
| 22 | 35 ft | None | 33 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +21 more |
| 23 | 35 ft | None | 33 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +21 more |
| 30 | 35 ft | None | 31 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +19 more |
| 09 | 35 ft | None | 30 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +18 more |
| 11 | 35 ft | None | 29 | 10 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 5 +17 more |
| 28 | 35 ft | None | 29 | 11 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +17 more |
| 31 | 35 ft | None | 29 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +17 more |
| 33 | 35 ft | None | 29 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +17 more |
| 13 | 35 ft | None | 28 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +16 more |
| 15 | 35 ft | None | 28 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +16 more |
| 14 | 35 ft | None | 27 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +15 more |
| 12 | 35 ft | None | 26 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +14 more |
| 37 | 35 ft | None | 26 | 10 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +14 more |
| 10 | 35 ft | None | 25 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +13 more |
| 32 | 35 ft | None | 25 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more |
Day-use inventory
79 available reservation dates across 2 day-use units. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 2 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loop B Group Picnic | 43 | 43 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +31 more |
| Loop C Group Picnic | 36 | 20 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +24 more |
About Groom Creek Horse Camp
Overview
Equestrian campers will find Groom Creek Horse Camp seven miles south of Prescott, Arizona at an elevation of 6,398 feet. The ponderosa pine setting, nearby trails and limited equestrian camping opportunities make this a popular destination. Each campsite has a steel corral enclosure and an overhead tether line that accommodates two to four horses. Two group picnic sites are also available for reservation for group gatherings within this campground. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general horse camp questions contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at 1 (928) 443-8000.
Recreation
Three trails are in close proximity to Groom Creek Horse Camp. Horse Camp Loop Trail 383 (2 miles) is accessed from Loop C, across from the group site or at the campground's entrance. Wolf Creek Loop Trail 384 (5 miles) is accessed from Horse Camp Loop Trail 383 and from Forest Service Road C101. Groom Creek Loop Trail 307 (9 miles) is accessed from the trailhead across from the entrance to Horse Camp. These trails are shared with other users including mountain bikers and hikers. Off-highway vehicle use occurs on designated roads and trails.
Facilities
Horse Camp has two reservable loops (Loops B and C) and one first-come, first-serve loop (Loop A). Each of the 30 campsites in Loop B and C have a picnic table, steel fire ring, 16'x16' steel corral, and an overhead tether line. Of the 30 campsites, 27 campsite driveways are pull-through, three driveways are back-in, and all have packed gravel surfacing. The internal access roads are also packed gravel. Four vault toilets, five trash dumpsters, and six water faucets service the campground. Nearly all water faucets are located at a vault toilet. Facilities are not accessible for persons with disabilities.
Reservable group sites are located in Loop B and in Loop C. The group site in Loop B has six picnic tables, five pedestal fire grills, one group fire ring, and limited parking for a maximum of two vehicles. Trailers cannot be accommodated. The group site in Loop C has a steel ramada with six picnic tables, a steel ramada-covered cooking area with two triple cooking surface fire pedestal grills, water faucet, one large and one small steel fire ring, overhead tether line, a 16'x16' steel corral, and limited parking for a maximum of two vehicles.
Groom Creek Horse Camp is intended for equestrian users only, campers without horses will be turned away, you can find more information at our Forest webpage or by calling the Bradshaw office at (928) 443-8000.
Natural Features
Horse Camp occupies an area dominated by ponderosa pine mixed with alligator juniper, oak species, and a variety of forbs and native grasses. Colorful wildflowers bloom in the spring, and during the summer monsoon seasons. Visitors may see a variety of wildlife including deer, mountain lion, bobcat, coyotes, fox, rabbits, lizards, snakes, and birds.
Nearby Attractions
Prescott is a 15 minute drive from Horse Camp. Many activities including arts, crafts and music festivals are scheduled throughout the summer. Goldwater Lake, located within minutes of Horse Camp, is managed by the City of Prescott. The City of Prescott's recreation pass and day-use fee should not be confused with the Prescott National Forest Day-Use Passes or day-use fee.
37 monitored sites6 FCFS sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups35 shadedMax party 5
Getting there
From Phoenix, Arizona , Take I-17 north for 61.8 miles. Take exit 262 toward Cordes Junction/Prescott. Merge onto State Route 69 west and follow for 33.8 miles. At the split, take the ramp for Route 89 south. Turn slight left onto East Gurley Street/89 and follow for about 0.8-mile. Turn left at Mt. Vernon Street (Senator Highway, County Road #56) and continue for 7.2 miles to Horse Camp on the right. Groom Creek Loop Trailhead #307 is east of the campground, across Forest Road #52. From downtown Prescott, Take Gurley Street east to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Take Mt. Vernon (Senator Highway, County Road #56) south for about 7.2 miles to Horse Camp on the right. Groom Creek Loop Trailhead #307 is east of the campground, across Forest Road #52.
Prescott National Forest, Prescott, AZ 86303-43981 (877) 444-6777
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Groom Creek Horse Camp?
Reservations for Groom Creek Horse Camp are made through Recreation.gov. 1,025 of 1,591 tracked site-dates are currently open (64.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 42 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit 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 facility 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 Groom Creek Horse Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 25 site-date openings at Groom Creek Horse Camp in the last 7 days, 42 over 30 days and 42 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Groom Creek Horse Camp?
103 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 16. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Groom Creek Horse Camp fit a 35-foot RV?
35 of the 35 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Groom Creek Horse Camp?
October 2026, with 695 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 1,110.
When is the next open date at Groom Creek Horse Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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