Can you reserve a site at Playground Group?

Yes, Playground Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Playground Group?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Playground Group?

Yes, pets are allowed at Playground Group.

Are campfires allowed at Playground Group?

Campfires are allowed at Playground Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Playground Group, Arizona — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Close to historic western towns and centrally located in Arizona, Playground Group Campground is a great place for groups of up to 75 people to enjoy a secluded mountain getaway.

The 7,500 ft. elevation of the site, puts it near the summit of Mingus Mountain in Prescott National Forest. Spectacular views of the surrounding desert valleys as well as the nearby towns of Sedona, Jerome and Prescott Valley await campers on the winding drive to and from the site.

Recreation

The surrounding forest offers many hiking trails of various levels of intensity, from easy short-distance walks to more challenging elevated climbs.

Campers who need a break from hiking can relax around the campground, take in the views and listen to the sound of the wind in the pines.

Facilities

The site has a large group gathering place with picnic tables, grills, a large fire pit and vault toilet and is adjacent to a family picnic area. There is no drinking water available.

The nearby towns of Prescott Valley and Cottonwood have grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, shopping and other conveniences.

Natural Features

The campground is in a secluded site in the tall ponderosa pine trees. Pleasant daytime temperatures and cool mountain breezes make it a nice respite from the summer heat of nearby deserts.

Nearby Attractions

A short drive away is the colorful town of Jerome, an abandoned mining town that has been transformed into an artist and tourist community.

Tuzigoot National Monument, an ancient ruin of the Sinaguan culture, and Dead Horse Ranch State Park, which has mountain biking, canoeing and fishing along the Verde River, are also close by.

Tuzigoot National Monument

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: PLAY

Site types

1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

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1 campsite at Playground Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
Play1	PLAY	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	100	🐾

Getting there

Take State Highway 89A (seven miles southwest of Jerome or 13 miles east of Prescott Valley) to Forest Road 104. Travel on Forest Road 104 for two miles to Playground Group Campground.

34.69833, -112.13611 · 34°41'54.0"N 112°8'10.0"W

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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 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 Playground Group

Can you reserve a site at Playground Group?: Yes, Playground Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Playground Group have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Playground Group?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Playground Group?: Yes, pets are allowed at Playground Group.
Are campfires allowed at Playground Group?: Campfires are allowed at Playground Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Playground Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Playground Group's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$75 for 1-25 people
$100 for 26-50 people
$125 for 51-75 people
$150 for 76-100 people

Restrictions:

Check in is after 2 PM, and check out is by 12 PM.
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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Playground Group

Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Potato Patch Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mingus Mountain 0.5 mi · Facility
Woodchute Trailhead 1.3 mi · Facility
Woodchute Wilderness 4.2 mi · Facility
Tuzigoot Visitor Center 8 mi · Facility
Powell Springs Campground 9.2 mi · Campground
Cherry Area 9.2 mi · Facility
Grief Hill Day Use Area / Trailhead 12.8 mi · Facility
Prescott Valley, South 16.2 mi · Facility
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness 17.3 mi · Facility
Ranch (62) Trailhead 18.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 928-567-4121 DURING OFFICE HOURS 0800-0430 M-F
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Playground Group