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Until further notice, use of a high-clearance vehicle is recommended for those who plan to visit recreation sites in Horsethief Basin. Site Description: This is a relatively small, semi-primitive campground in the southern end of the Bradshaw Mountains in the Horsethief Basin Area. Ponderosa pine is the dominant vegetation type in the area. One of the most attractive and well-developed campgrounds in the southern Bradshaws. Most of the walls and walks throughout the campground were built of stone during the 1930s by the Civil Conservation Corp (CCC). This site may close early or open late, depending on snowfall. History of Hazlett Hollow Campground , researched and compiled by AARCHER, Inc. (1,523 KB PDF) Facilities 15 campsites with picnic tables, and grills 3-sided wooden camping shelters with concrete floors at each site 2 vault toilets (1 is accessible) Drinking water is available during the open season. Garbage service RVs: Maximum vehicle length varies by site from 22-40 feet No RV hook-ups Drinking water is available for use on site, but not for filling RV water tanks
In Crown King, AZ, take dirt road (Forest Rt. 52) south for 0.6 miles to "Y" intersection ( Horsethief sign). Bear left and go 6.9miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
Loved it was there 3 weeks ago and nobody there no tent used the hut as our own little house the dogs loved it too
It's a rough ride coming in, don't bring your car, I had some trouble in my truck, recommend 4x4. The campground was cool. Wish I had been able to spend more time, going back to fish the lake.
Very cool secluded area. Campsites and bathrooms were clean. Sites were a bit small. We had trouble fitting a 6 person tent. The road from crown king was not bad but I wouldn’t attempt without a high clearance 4x4. My stock F-150 4x4 (and limited off road experience) was more than adequate. Takes about 25 min from Crown King. The lake is great on those 90 degree afternoons.
Neet little place! Never new, just stumbled upon this place but what a great idea... $10 night and you have basic shelter, water, seating and a fire pit, pretty cool for the 4x4's coming up from lake pleasant...
