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Benny Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $12 per vehicle per night; group sites $40 (small, 24 people) and $50 (large, 32 people). Benny Creek is a National Forest campground near Greer, Arizona.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Greer, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None

Benny Creek sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$12 per vehicle per night; group sites $40 (small, 24 people) and $50 (large, 32 people)

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

Sites and hookups

Group site capacity
Up to 32 people
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

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

Rules

Pets
Allowed
Campground host
On site

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
8,250 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Smith Bagley Inc
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Site closed due to the Greer Fire (Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order, Springerville Ranger District).

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Benny Creek?
No. Benny Creek 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 Benny Creek?
Camping at Benny Creek costs $12 per vehicle per night; group sites $40 (small, 24 people) and $50 (large, 32 people).
Does Benny Creek have RV hookups?
No. Benny Creek has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Benny Creek?
No. Benny Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Benny Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Benny Creek.
When is Benny Creek open?
As of 2026-09-29: Site closed due to the Greer Fire (Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order, Springerville Ranger District).
Is there cell service at Benny Creek?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Benny Creek. It shows none at Benny Creek from AT&T or Smith Bagley Inc, though AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away and Smith Bagley Inc shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. It shows none from T-Mobile at or within about half a mile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Is there a campground host at Benny Creek?
Yes, Benny Creek has a campground host on site.
Who manages Benny Creek?
Benny Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Benny Creek

fishypedia.com · 0.4 miles

Benny Creek sits on Bunch Reservoir, 0.4 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Bunch Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Becker Lake fishing (11 miles) , Big Lake fishing (11 miles) , and Nelson Reservoir fishing (15 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

First-come Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground Greer · National Forest Season May to October Fee $24 per vehicle per night; Interagency/Senior $12; additional camp unit $24 Reservable Winn Campground Springerville · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $20 per night; North and South Group Sites: $125 (up to 50 people) First-come Winn Group Greer · National Forest Season Not on record Fee North and South Group Sites $125.00 per night each (14 vehicles / 50 people); no Interagency/Senior discount First-come Ditch Camp Campground Greer · Tribal Land Season Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend Fee $15 per vehicle per day (Daily Camping Permit); $350 per vehicle for 30 days

More campgrounds: camping near Greer and campgrounds in Apache.

Sources

First-come, first-served $12 per vehicle per night; group sites $40 (small, 24 people) and $50 (large, 32 people)
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