Cave Creek Group Site

Overview

Cave Creek Group Site is located 20 miles north of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. It is a historic campground constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Sites

20 campsites

Fee

From $75 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

480-595-3300

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cave Creek Group Site, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Maricopa TrailHike · 335.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.4 mi from camp

  The Maricopa Trail is a multi-use trail in Maricopa County that surrounds the cities and the Sun Circle Trail. OpenStreetMap

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• Maricopa Trail Trailhead at Bronco;Bronco Trail TrailheadTrailhead · 3.8 mi from campShow on map
• Spur Cross Trail Trailhead;Fairy Duster Trail Trailhead;Metate Trail Trailhead;Meriposa Trail Trailhead;Towhee Trail Trailhead;Maricopa Trail TrailheadTrailhead · 7.9 mi from campShow on map
• Dragon Fly TrailheadTrailhead · 8.1 mi from campShow on map
• Quail Springs TrailHike · 5.1 mi long · 10.8 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by Tonto National Forest.

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• DFLT SeittsHike · 0.8 mi long · 12.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Desert Foothills Land Trust.

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Mountain biking

• Arizona TrailBike ride · 811.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 20.3 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by Arizona Trail Association.

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Scenic sights

• Butte PeakPeak · 4,823 ft · 5.5 mi from campShow on map
• Gold HillPeak · 4,544 ft · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• Camp Creek FallsWaterfall · 7.7 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Cactus Flower WestClimbing · 16.7 mi from campShow on map
• Cactus Flwoer EastClimbing · 16.7 mi from campShow on map
• Y Crack BoulderClimbing · 16.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.