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NRSO |
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Turney Gulch is a remote, scenic location for groups of up to 75 people to rest under the stars and towering pines of Prescott National Forest. The site lies near Horse Thief Lake and is seven miles southeast of the small town of Crown King, Arizona, a former ghost town. Campers can enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and visiting historic sites in the area. |
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From I-17, take the Bumble Bee exit and continue north on the dirt road, taking Forest Road (FR) 259 to Crown King. From Crown King, take 259A south for 0.5 mile to the junction of 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 6 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area. Turney Gulch is approximately one mile past Horse Thief Lake. From Prescott, Arizona, travel south to Mayer, Arizona on State Route 69. Take Main Street through Mayer, continuing east to the junction with Antelope Creek Road. Turn on Antelope Creek Road and proceed southeast for approximately 9 miles to Cordes. In Cordes, take Forest Road (FR) 259 to Crown King. From Crown King, take 259A south for 0.5 mile to a junction with 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 6 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area. Turney Gulch is about one mile past Horse Thief Lake. The facility is located on an unimproved dirt road; high clearance vehicles are highly recommended only. |
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Turney Gulch is the only group campground near Horse Thief Lake and is close to one family campground. The facility has a rustic mountain feel with a picnic shelter, 15 picnic tables, fire grills and an accessible vault toilet. Drinking water and trash collection are provided for your convenience. The site lies on an unimproved dirt road and the drive can be challenging; campers should use high clearance vehicles to get there. |
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TURNEY GULCH GROUP |
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70484 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70484&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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High-clearance vehicles are highly recommended; roads to the cabin are narrow and winding Please respect the check-in and check-out times of 2:00 P.M. and 11:00 A.M., respectively. This three hour window allows for reoccurring maintenance to be performed A four-digit combination lock code included in the confirmation letter will gain access to the entrance gate Please keep the entrance gate closed during your stay; when you leave, secure the gate with the combination lock Cell phone coverage is poor to limited Reservation dates may be subject to weather conditions Bears are present; do not leave food unprotected; dispose garbage in plastic bags in bear-proof trash bin on-site Do a final sweep of the facility to ensure the facility is clean before you leave Know current fire restrictions; chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Fireworks are prohibited on all national forest lands Off-highway vehicles are only allowed on designated roads and trails Click here for more information about Prescott National Forest Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
The small town of Crown King has a general store with basic supplies. |
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The facility is situated in a ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 6,000 feet in the Bradshaw Mountains of north-central Arizona. The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, fox, rabbits, lizards, snakes, bald eagles and other species of birds. Summer temperatures offer a pleasant relief from the heat of nearby deserts, and winter is cool to cold with occasional snow. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible from late June through mid-September. |
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Campers have no shortage of activities both in and around the campground. The shade of the ponderosas invites guests to picnic and relax at the facility, while the nearby lake allows fishing and boating (electric motors and oars only). Anglers cast for largemouth bass, channel catfish and sunfish. Hunting is available in the surrounding forest, and the nearby Castle Creek Wilderness provides numerous trails for hikers to explore. |