Take FR 52 southeast for about 6 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area. From Crown King, take (Forest Rd) 259A south for 0.5 mile to a junction with 52.
and turn left and drive for 23 miles until arriving to Crown King, Arizona. The road will become unpaved, continue to travel for 1.4 miles until you get to the intersection of Duffers Dr. for 0.7 Miles until you get to Duffers Dr. Turney Gulch is approximately one mile past Horse Thief Lake.Īlternate route from Flagstaff, Arizona: Traveling Southbound on I-17 take Exit 263, turn right and proceed towards a roundabout and merge onto Hwy 69 North towards Prescott for 2.4 miles until turning left on to Spring Ln. From Crown King, take (FR) 259A south for 0.5 mile to the junction of 52. Hunting is available in the surrounding forest, and the nearby Castle Creek Wilderness provides numerous trails for hikers to explore.ĭriving directions to Turney Gulch Group Campgroundįrom Phoenix, Arizona: When traveling Northbound on I-17 take the Bumble Bee Exit 248 and continue North on the dirt road, taking Forest Road (FR) 259 to Crown King. Anglers cast for largemouth bass, channel catfish and sunfish. The shade of the ponderosas invites guests to picnic and relax at the facility, while the nearby Horsethief Lake allows fishing and boating (electric motors and oars only). Afternoon thunderstorms are possible from late June through mid-September.Ĭampers have no shortage of activities both in and around the campground. Summer temperatures offer a pleasant relief from the heat of nearby deserts, and winter is cool to cold with occasional snow. 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. 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 small town of Crown King has a general store with basic supplies. The site lies on an unimproved dirt road and the drive can be challenging campers should use high clearance 4 x4 vehicles to get there. Drinking water and trash collection are provided for your convenience. The facility has a rustic mountain feel with a picnic shelter, 15 picnic tables, fire grills and an accessible vault toilet. Turney Gulch is the only group campground near Horse Thief Lake and is close to one family campground. For general campground questions contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at 1 (928) 443-8000. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. Campers can enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and visiting historic sites in the area.
The site lies near Horse Thief Lake and is seven miles southeast of the small town of Crown King, Arizona, a former ghost town. Turney Gulch is a remote, scenic location for groups of up to 100 people to rest under the stars and towering pines of Prescott National Forest.
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