Mingus Mountain Campground And Group Site
Prescott National Forest — lakeside
Location: CAMP VERDE, AZ, AZ
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Looking for a perfect getaway to immerse yourself in nature? Look no further than the Mingus Mountain Campground! Situated conveniently between the charming towns of Prescott and Cottonwood in Arizona, this campground offers a central location for your outdoor adventures.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mingus-mountain-campground-and-group-site to be notified when sites open up.
Mingus Mountain Campground offers gorgeous vistas amid thick stands of pine forest with incredible views and a quiet atmosphere, situated conveniently between Prescott and Cottonwood for outdoor adventures.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lions, American Black Bears, Gray Foxes, White-nosed Coatis, and Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnakes present in the area.
Insider tips for Mingus Mountain Campground And Group Site: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. The last 1.4 miles of road to the campground is dirt and rough—high-clearance or smaller vehicles recommended. No hookups available; ensure your RV is self-contained before arrival.
Skip Mingus Mountain Campground And Group Site if: You require RV hookups—this campground has no electrical, water, or sewer connections at sites.. You need year-round camping—operations are seasonal (May-October only).. You prefer paved roads all the way—final approach is rough dirt road..
Best time to visit Mingus Mountain Campground And Group Site: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Playground Group (CAMP VERDE, AZ), Potato Patch Campground (Camp Verde, AZ), Lynx Campground (Prescott, AZ), Hilltop Campground (Az) (Prescott, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mingus Mountain Campground And Group Site
Cell signal at Mingus Mountain Campground And Group Site (CAMP VERDE, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Looking for a perfect getaway to immerse yourself in nature? Look no further than the Mingus Mountain Campground! Situated conveniently between the charming towns of Prescott and Cottonwood in Arizona, this campground offers a central location for your outdoor adventures.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
The last 1.4 miles of road to the campground is dirt and rough
high-clearance or smaller vehicles recommended.
No hookups available; ensure your RV is self-contained before arrival.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Prescott, Arizona, take U.S. Highway 89 north to U.S. Highway 89A. Turn right onto Highway 89A and go about 19 miles to the junction with Forest Road 104 at the summit. Forest Road 104 is on your right as you approach the summit. Turn right onto Forest Road 104, which is dirt but suitable for all types of vehicles when dry, and travel about 4 miles. At this point, the road makes a “T” with a parking lot directly in front of you. You can park here and explore or take the right fork and proce
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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