Can you reserve a site at Potato Patch Campground?

Yes, Potato Patch Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Potato Patch Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Potato Patch Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Potato Patch Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Potato Patch Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Potato Patch Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Potato Patch Campground, Arizona — 41 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Campers looking for some peace and quiet will find this relaxing campground offers cool summertime temperatures and easy access from scenic Hwy 89A in central Arizona. The campground is located at 7,200 ft. in elevation between Mingus Mountain and Woodchute Wilderness in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general campground questions contact the Verde Ranger District at 1 (928) 567-4121.

Recreation

Wildlife viewing, hiking, scenic driving and off-highway scenic driving are popular in the area. The wanderer in you will appreciate your close proximity to Yeager Canyon Trail #28 and Woodchute Trail #102, a rewarding hike into the 5,923 acre Woodchute Wilderness and view from the top of Woodchute Mountain. Access to a segment of The Great Western Trail is located adjacent to the campground. Mingus Lake is just across the highway and stocked for fishing. The Verde River in the valley below offers rafting, kayaking and bird watching.

Facilities

Each site at Potato Patch Campground features a picnic table, paved parking, a level tent pad (non-electric sites only), and an elevated fire ring with grill. Accessible sites have an additional pedestal grill.

Loop B: All twelve sites have electrical hookups (30 amp). Tents are not permitted. See site map under photos.

Three composting toilets, garbage service, and potable water (not for filling RV tanks) are available to all campers.

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 Potato Patch.

Nearby Attractions

The historic and eclectic mining town of Jerome is just down the steep, winding mountain road, with unique shopping and dining opportunities and Jerome State Historic Park. Tuzigoot National Monument, an ancient pueblo, and the lively historic towns of Clarkdale and Cottonwood with museums and basic services are just over 9 miles away. Hayfield Draw OHV Area is located on Highway 260 between Cottonwood and Camp Verde for a unique OHV recreational experience. The towns of Prescott Valley and Prescott are 20 miles away and provide a wide array of services, shopping and dining.

The facts

Season: May 1 - October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
41 bookable sites
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: Loop A, Loop B

Site types

29 Standard Nonelectric
12 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

41 campsites at Potato Patch Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
A01	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A02	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A02a	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A03	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
A04	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
A05	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A06	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	39 ft	5	♿ 🐾
A07	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A08	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A09	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	30 ft	5	🐾
A10	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
A11	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A12	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A13	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	10	🐾
A14	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	39 ft	5	🐾
A15	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	5	🐾
A16	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	5	🐾
A17	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	♿ 🐾
A18	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A19	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	38 ft	5	🐾
A20	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	36 ft	5	🐾
A21	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A22	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	5	🐾
A23	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	38 ft	5	🐾
A24	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A25	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	38 ft	5	🐾
A26	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A27	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
A28	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B01	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B02	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B03	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B04	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B05	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B06	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B07	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B08	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B09	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B10	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	♿ 🐾
B11	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾
B12	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	🐾

Getting there

From Prescott, take U.S. Highway 89 north past Granite Dells, turn right on Hwy 89A and travel approximately 20 miles to the top of Mingus Mountain on steep, mountainous grade. Potato Patch Campground entrance will be to your left (across from the Summit Picnic Area) on Forest Road 106.

From the Verde Ranger Station in Camp Verde, travel approximately 20 miles northwest on Hwy 260 (toward Cottonwood). Turn left on Hwy 89A. Stay on Hwy 89A (watch for a second left turn), then follow the paved and winding mountain road through the town of Jerome and up to the summit on Mingus Mountain. This road is steep with tight hairpin turns and few pull-offs in Jerome or on the roadway. The turn-off to Potato Patch is on the right, across from the Summit Picnic Area.

34.70939, -112.15372 · 34°42'33.8"N 112°9'13.4"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, 3.8 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 Potato Patch Campground

Can you reserve a site at Potato Patch Campground?: Yes, Potato Patch Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Potato Patch Campground have?: 41 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Potato Patch Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Potato Patch Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Potato Patch Campground.
Does Potato Patch Campground have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Potato Patch Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Potato Patch Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$14 for campsite
$18 for campsite with electrical hookups
$28 for groupsite (4 vehicles)
$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
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.
Fireworks are prohibited
Discharging any weapon is prohibited in the campground.
Drinking water is available for use on site. Filling RV Tanks is prohibited.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Potato Patch Campground

Playground Group 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Woodchute Trailhead 0.2 mi · Facility
Mingus Mountain 1.6 mi · Facility
Woodchute Wilderness 3 mi · Facility
Tuzigoot Visitor Center 8.4 mi · Facility
Powell Springs Campground 10.3 mi · Campground
Cherry Area 10.4 mi · Facility
Grief Hill Day Use Area / Trailhead 14.1 mi · Facility
Prescott Valley, South 16.1 mi · Facility
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness 16.9 mi · Facility
Prescott National Forest Day Use Pass 17.3 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Phone (928) 567-4121 DURING OFFICE HOURS 0800 -0430 M-F
Email thomas.palmer@usda.gov
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Potato Patch Campground