Hilltop Campground (Az)
Prescott National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Prescott, AZ, AZ
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$36 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (292 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hilltop Campground is located in the Prescott Basin at 5,712 feet in elevation and just over three miles south of Hwy 69 and east of Walker Road. Campers will appreciate the mild weather and the cool ponderosa pine forest. The facility’s attractive and convenient location allows opportunities for pursuing a variety of recreation activities that will satisfy anyone’s interests.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Dump Station, Fishing
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Hilltop Campground offers a peaceful woodland setting in the cool ponderosa pine forest at 5,712 feet elevation with clean, spacious sites and attentive camp management. Google reviewers consistently praise its quiet atmosphere, privacy, and beautiful natural surroundings.
Wildlife alert: Expect to see Mule Deer, Collared Peccary, and Bobcat. Birdwatchers may spot Bald Eagles, Belted Kingfishers, Cassin's Kingbirds, and Acorn Woodpeckers. Reptiles present include Arizona Mountain Kingsnakes and Greater Short-horned Lizards.
Insider tips for Hilltop Campground (Az): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Request a spacious site with good privacy; some RV sites have size limitations (Site 17 mentioned as problematic for larger Class C RVs) Bring your own water and waste management; no hookups available at most sites
Skip Hilltop Campground (Az) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You prefer year-round camping (seasonal May-October only). You have a large Class C RV (some sites have size constraints).
Best time to visit Hilltop Campground (Az): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Ridge Group Campground (Prescott, AZ), Lynx Campground (Prescott, AZ), Groom Creek Schoolhouse (PRESCOTT, AZ), White Spar Campground (Prescott, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hilltop Campground (Az)
Cell signal at Hilltop Campground (Az) (Prescott, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Hilltop Campground is located in the Prescott Basin at 5,712 feet in elevation and just over three miles south of Hwy 69 and east of Walker Road. Campers will appreciate the mild weather and the cool ponderosa pine forest. The facility’s attractive and convenient location allows opportunities for pursuing a variety of recreation activities that will satisfy anyone’s interests.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Request a spacious site with good privacy; some RV sites have size limitations (Site 17 mentioned as problematic for larger Class C RVs)
Bring your own water and waste management; no hookups available at most sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
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). Drive about 3.8 miles and then turn East (left) into Hill Top Campground. Alternate route from Flagstaff, Arizona: Traveling Southbound on I-17 take Exit 278 onto Westbound Highway 169 and continue for 15 Miles until reaching the junction of Hwy 69, turn right
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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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