Arizona · Hiking · Juniper Mesa Wilderness

Happy Camp

2.3 mi
round trip
580 ft
climb
7,000 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Happy Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name Happy Camp, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Prescott National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Happy Camp is an easy out-and-back hike in Arizona's Juniper Mesa Wilderness, within the Chino Valley Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 4.7 miles round trip, with a total climb of about 580 feet from a low point near 6,750 feet to a high of about 7,000 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.4 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. The route is on natural surface and allows horses, so it works well for riders. Bikes are not permitted. The trail is open year-round, and the trip takes about two hours. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 73°F, while July averages about 92°F and winter lows drop to the low 20s. Bull Spring is about a mile away, and Oaks and Willows is about 1.6 miles off. Pine Creek and Juniper Mesa are both within about 5 miles.