Overview

Civilian Conservation Corps Campground offers spread out camp sites with large sycamore trees providing shade. Picnic tables and firepits with cooking grates are available for families to enjoy while passing the time away together. Cave Creek Trailhead is nearby where you can follow along the Cave Creek Riparian Ecosystem. This spot is popular for bird watching! 

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Camping passes can also be purchased at a Tonto Fee Machine Pass. $16 per site, per night. Nearest fee machine location is at the Cave Creek Ranger Station.

Facilities

• 10 campsites
• Maximum occupancy per individual camp unit is 10 people.
• Maximum number of vehicles per individual camp unit is three. All vehicles must completely fit within the designated parking area.
• Check-in time is 12:00 pm, and check-out time is 10:00 am.
• 14 day stay limit.
• Not recommended for trailers over 16ft.
• Hikers and equestrians should park at the CCC trailhead to the north.
• No livestock allowed.
• Trash cans are available, please keep the campground tidy!
• No potable water service at campground.

Natural Features

Large sycamore trees provide plenty of shade and the Cave Creek Riparian Ecosystem is just steps away from your campsite.

Recreation

• Camping
• Hiking
• Creek Access
• OHV Routes
• Bird Watching

Nearby Attractions

• Towns of Carefree and Cave Creek

Contact Info

Important Notices

• -10 campsites

  -Campsites are $16 per night, per site. America the Beautiful Senior or Access Disability passholders are eligible for a 50% discount. Pass must be valid and present with passholder at time of stay. Single camp unit only. See Season & Fees for more payment details. 

  -Maximum occupancy per individual camp unit is 10 people.

  -Maximum number of vehicles per individual camp unit is three. All vehicles must completely fit within the designated parking area.

  -Check-in time is 12:00 pm, and check-out time is 10:00 am.

  -14 day stay limit.

  -Not recommended for trailers over 16ft.

  -Hikers and equestrians should park at the CCC trailhead to the north.

  -No livestock allowed.

  -Trash cans are available, please keep the campground tidy!

  -No potable water service at campground.

Available Activities

• Camping - Camping
• Hiking - Hiking
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Off Road Vehicle Trails - Off Road Vehicle Trails
• Birding - Birding

Directions

<p>This site is 20 miles north of Carefree. From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road/Forest Road (FR) 24. The last 9 miles of FR 24 is an all weather gravel road. The gravel portion of the road is narrow with blind curves.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: N/A

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip