Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Prescott National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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.
34.70667, -112.15601 · 34°42'24.0"N 112°9'21.6"W
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.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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