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Ccc Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $16 per night, and it is open year-round. Ccc Campground is a National Forest campground near Carefree, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Carefree, Arizona

Water in Seven Springs Wash in autumn, the Tonto National Forest canyon the campground sits in
Water in Seven Springs Wash in autumn, the Tonto National Forest canyon the campground sits in. Photo: Clay Gilliland, CC BY-SA 2.0
Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
16 ft
Access road
Gravel

Ccc Campground sits inside Tonto National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Cave Creek Trailhead: The nearby Cave Creek Trailhead follows the Cave Creek riparian corridor, popular for bird watching; hikers and equestrians park at the trailhead north of the campground. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $16 per night

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Max RV length
16 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Access road
Gravel
Elevation
3,300 ft

33.9705, -111.8660 in Maricopa. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Ccc Campground is open year-round .

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Ccc Campground?
No. Ccc Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Ccc Campground?
Camping at Ccc Campground costs Single Site: $16 per night.
Is there drinking water at Ccc Campground?
No. Ccc Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Ccc Campground open?
Ccc Campground is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Ccc Campground?
The stay limit at Ccc Campground is 14 days.
Are generators allowed at Ccc Campground?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Ccc Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Ccc Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Ccc Campground?
Ccc Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Ccc Campground

fishypedia.com · 17 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Bartlett Lake, whose mapped center point is 17 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Bartlett Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 9 miles

Horseshoe Reservoir's mapped center point is 9 miles from Ccc Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Horseshoe Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Ccc Campground, in straight-line miles: Verde Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles), and Castle Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Cave Creek Group Carefree · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Overnight Use: Reservable Mesquite Carefree · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Single Site: $16 per night Reservable Horseshoe Carefree · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $16 per night Reservable Cave Creek Regional Park Campground Cave Creek · County Season Not on record Fee $40/night developed site (2026 rate), plus a $10 reservation fee

More campgrounds: camping near Carefree and campgrounds in Maricopa.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $16 per night
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