Lower Wolf Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- May 1 - October 31
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Woods Canyon Dump Station · 87.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 34.4546, -112.4597
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Located on the banks of Wolf Creek, Arizona walnut and live-oaks are interspersed among the ponderosa pines in this boulder-strewn campground that was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s. Facilities 20 campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings with grills No drinking water Vault toilets Garbage service
From the USFS.
Is Lower Wolf Creek Campground free?
No. Lower Wolf Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Lower Wolf Creek Campground?
There are two principal access routes to the campground. Depending upon which route you choose, travel on an unpaved road will range from 1.25 to 5 miles. From Prescott take the Senator Highway (Mt. Vernon Avenue) south for about 6 miles. You will pass the entrance to Goldwater Lake and the community of Groom Creek. The pavement will end about 500 feet before you reach Forest Road 97. Turn right onto Forest Road 97 and travel for another 1.25 miles to the campground on the left side of the road. Forest Road 97 is unpaved but is suitable for all vehicles during dry road conditions. An alternate route from Prescott is to take U.S. Highway 89 (White Spar Road) south for about 6 miles to Forest Road 97. Turn left on Forest Road 97 and go for another 5.1 miles on graded dirt road to the campground.
What are the rules at Lower Wolf Creek Campground?
Check-in after 2:00 p.m./Check-out by 12:00 noonQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.Campfires in developed fire pits onlyFireworks are prohibitedDogs must be on leash (6 ' maximum)OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campgroundMaximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
