Eagle Ridge Group Campground
Prescott National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Prescott, AZ, AZ
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Season: May through October
Eagle Ridge Group Campground sits within a tall ponderosa pine forest of Prescott National Forest. The site lies in the Bradshaw Mountains along Lynx Lake and is convenient to the historic town of Prescott, Arizona. Summer visitors seeking relief from the hot weather in Phoenix frequent the recreation area to camp, fish, picnic, hike and mountain bike.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Eagle Ridge Group Campground offers excellent group camping in a tall ponderosa pine forest along Lynx Lake in Prescott National Forest, with amenities including electric hookups, fire rings, and a camp host. Google reviews rate it 4.7/5 stars, with campers praising its cleanliness, safety, and beautiful maintenance.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Collared Peccary, Mule Deer, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, and Arizona Mountain Kingsnake are present in the area.
Insider tips for Eagle Ridge Group Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 group sites and high demand. The Peregrine site has electricity and water hydrant access near bathrooms. Bring self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups despite electric availability at group sites.
Skip Eagle Ridge Group Campground if: You need full RV hookups — only group sites have electric, no water/sewer hookups at most sites.. You want to visit November-April — seasonal operations May through October only.. You prefer smaller, quieter sites — this is a group campground designed for larger parties..
Best time to visit Eagle Ridge Group Campground: May-October — Official operating season; summer visitors from Phoenix seek relief from heat in this elevated forest location..
Nearby campgrounds: Hilltop Campground (Az) (Prescott, AZ), Lynx Campground (Prescott, AZ), Groom Creek Schoolhouse (PRESCOTT, AZ), White Spar Campground (Prescott, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eagle Ridge Group Campground
Cell signal at Eagle Ridge Group Campground (Prescott, AZ): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Eagle Ridge Group Campground sits within a tall ponderosa pine forest of Prescott National Forest. The site lies in the Bradshaw Mountains along Lynx Lake and is convenient to the historic town of Prescott, Arizona. Summer visitors seeking relief from the hot weather in Phoenix frequent the recreation area to camp, fish, picnic, hike and mountain bike.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with only 2 group sites and high demand.
The Peregrine site has electricity and water hydrant access near bathrooms.
Bring self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups despite electric availability at group sites.
Official operating season; summer visitors from Phoenix seek relief from heat in this elevated forest location.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Phoenix, Arizona: Traveling Northbound on I-17 take Exit 262 onto Hwy 69 North to Prescott and cointnue on Hwy 69 for 30 miles to S Walker Rd. Turn left and proceed South on S. Walker Rd. (by Costco, Petsmart, and AM/PM gas station). Go approximately 3.5 miles to the Lynx Lake Southshore Day Use Area turn-off and turn left (east). Entry to Eagle Ridge Group Campground is about 230 feet from Walker Road on the left (north) side of the road. Alternate route from Flagstaff, Arizona: Traveling
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Prescott National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Prescott National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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