Woodchute Trailhead

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Prescott National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,081 ft
Elevation

A parking area that is accessible to passenger vehicles and has plenty of room for trailer turn-around, located in the cool pines of Mingus Mountain near the Woodchute Wilderness Area.

Dispersed camping is NOT allowed at the trailhead, but is allowed on Forest Road 106. Campers are responsible for knowing regulations and restrictions.
 

Provides access to:

Check out Woodchute Trail described in Arizona Highways!

Mingus Mountain Brochure (1.86 MB) NOTE- Brochure Correction: Mingus Mountain Campground and Picnic Site do not have electricity available at this time.

Facilities

  • No Water
  • Vault toilet
  • No garbage service- Please pack it out

Getting there

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34.70667, -112.15601 · 34°42'24.0"N 112°9'21.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F505361687889918882715949
Low °F353641465566696762534234
Precip in1.81.81.70.70.50.32.43.01.61.30.91.7

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 Woodchute Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Woodchute Trailhead?
No. Woodchute Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Woodchute Trailhead

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

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