Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site
Campground · Arizona · 28 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Prescott National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 28
- Bookable sites
- 99 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 7,623 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Looking for a perfect getaway to immerse yourself in nature? Look no further than the Mingus Mountain Campground! Situated conveniently between the charming towns of Prescott and Cottonwood in Arizona, this campground offers a central location for your outdoor adventures. Whether you're seeking tranquility or thrilling activities, Mingus Mountain Campground is the ideal destination to unwind and reconnect with nature. Enjoy the best of both worlds all season long by beating the summer heat and then being captivated by the magnificent color spectacle that unfolds in the late fall!
Recreation
The forest all around provides numerous hiking trails suited for all levels of intensity, ranging from leisurely strolls to exhilarating uphill treks. For campers seeking a respite from hiking, they can unwind amidst the campground, soak in the scenic vistas, and delight in the serenade of the wind rustling through the pine trees. Mingus Lake is located a short .9 miles away where one can enjoy some peace near the water as well as catch trout (limit 4) and bullhead trout (unlimited) with a valid AZ fishing license.
Facilities
Mingus Mountain Campground has 27 campsites available and the campground is open from May 1st to October 31st.
4 vault toilets, garbage service, and potable water (not for filling RV tanks) are available to all campers.
Cell Phone Coverage: The campground is conveniently located near cellular towers and as such the reception in the campground is usually decent. Verizon seems to work the best.
A Forest Service host is on site.
THERE IS NO ICE OR FIREWOOD FOR SALE IN THE CAMPGROUNDS: PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
The nearby towns of Prescott Valley (18 miles) and Cottonwood (19 miles) have grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, shopping, and other conveniences.
Natural Features
This mountain top campground offers a cool respite from hot Arizona summers -- a classic forest setting for a memorable camping adventure. Connect with your inner naturalist and observe the wildlife and wildflowers found in abundance around the campground. Interesting geology can be found in any direction with many significant rock formations, canyons and mountains within easy driving distance from Mingus Mountain Campground.
Nearby Attractions
Jerome: 11 miles away
Prescott Valley: 18 miles away.
Prescott: 30 miles away.
Clarkdale: 16 miles away
• Tuzigoot National Monument: 18 miles away
Camp Verde: 40-50 miles away
• Hayfield Draw OHV: 29 miles away
Cottonwood: 20 miles away
• Dead Horse State Park: 20 miles away
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (928) 567-4121 for general information.The facts
- Season: May 1 - October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 28 bookable sites
- 32 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 99 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: 104a, A, B, C, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 21 Standard Nonelectric
- 6 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 4 Management
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.
32 campsites at Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104a | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | — | |
| 2 | 104a | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | — | |
| 1 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 10 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 80 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 11 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 80 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 12 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 13 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 85 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 14 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 15 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 70 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 16 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 99 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 17 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 18 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 85 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 19 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 2 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 60 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 3 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 99 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 4 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 5 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 90 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 6 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 85 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 7 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 8 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 90 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 9 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | — | 🐾 |
| 1 | B | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | 35 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 2 | B | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 3 | B | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 4 | B | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 5 | B | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 6 | B | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| Mingus Group | C | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
From Prescott, Arizona, take U.S. Highway 89 north to U.S. Highway 89A. Turn right onto Highway 89A and go about 19 miles to the junction with Forest Road 104 at the summit. Forest Road 104 is on your right as you approach the summit. Turn right onto Forest Road 104, which is dirt but suitable for all types of vehicles when dry, and travel about 4 miles. At this point, the road makes a “T” with a parking lot directly in front of you. You can park here and explore or take the right fork and proceed to the campground, which has toilets and campsites, but no water.
From the Camp Verde, Arizona (junction of Interstate 17 and Arizona Highway 260), take Highway 260 north for about 20 miles to the junction with U.S. Highway 89A. This route will take you through the communities of Bridgeport, Cottonwood, and Clarkdale. At Clarkdale, turn left staying on Highway 89A, and travel for about 14 miles through the historic mining town of Jerome to the junction with Forest Road 104 just before the highway descends towards Prescott Valley. Turn left onto Forest Road 104 and go about 4 miles to the campground/day-use area.
34.69256, -112.12052 · 34°41'33.2"N 112°7'13.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 53 | 61 | 68 | 78 | 89 | 91 | 88 | 82 | 71 | 59 | 49 |
| Low °F | 35 | 36 | 41 | 46 | 55 | 66 | 69 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 42 | 34 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site
- Can you reserve a site at Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site?
- Yes, Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site have?
- 32 sites in total, of which 28 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site?
- 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site.
- Does Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site?
- Campfires are allowed at Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $14 for campsite with electricity
- $10 for tent campsite
- $5 for extra vehicle
Restrictions:
- Check-in after 2:00 p.m./Check-out by 12:00 noon
- Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Campfires in developed fire pits only
- Fireworks are prohibited
- Dogs must be on leash (6' maximum)
- OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground
- Maximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites.
Camping near Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site
- Playground Group 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Potato Patch Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mingus Mountain 0.9 mi · Facility
- Woodchute Trailhead 2.2 mi · Facility
- Woodchute Wilderness 5 mi · Facility
- Tuzigoot Visitor Center 7.6 mi · Facility
- Cherry Area 8.4 mi · Facility
- Powell Springs Campground 8.5 mi · Campground
- Grief Hill Day Use Area / Trailhead 11.9 mi · Facility
- Prescott Valley, South 16.6 mi · Facility
- Sycamore Canyon Wilderness 17.6 mi · Facility
- White Bridge Picnic Site 18.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Email thomas.palmer@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-15.
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