Long Valley Group Campground

The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground sits among stately ponderosa pines at an elevation of 6,950 feet, offering a cool respite from the summer heat of the valley below. It is also the site of a historic Forest Service work center. The campground is designed to meet the needs of large groups: a primitive setting on five acres that can accommodate up to 300 people and 50 vehicles, with picnic tables, grills, a large fire pit, trash collection and vault toilets. It is important to know that for every 25 people after the first 50, the group will need to provide additional port-a-pots. 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 historic Cabin Loop Trail System offer opportunities for hikers, bicyclists, and equestrian users. There are also several fire lookout towers in the area. The campground is in a forested setting adjacent to a meadow, near the Mogollon Rim, 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. The community of Happy Jack, Arizona has a gas station, two convenience stores and two restaurants.