Playground Group
Prescott National Forest — riverside
Location: CAMP VERDE, AZ, AZ
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
Close to historic western towns and centrally located in Arizona, Playground Group Campground is a great place for groups of up to 75 people to enjoy a secluded mountain getaway. elevation of the site, puts it near the summit of Mingus Mountain in Prescott National Forest. Spectacular views of the surrounding desert valleys as well as the nearby towns of Sedona, Jerome and Prescott Valley await campers on the winding drive to and from the site.
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
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Located at 7,500 ft elevation on Mingus Mountain in Prescott National Forest with spectacular views of surrounding desert valleys and nearby towns like Sedona, Jerome, and Prescott Valley. Great for group camping with capacity up to 75 people.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, gray foxes, white-nosed coatis, northern black-tailed rattlesnakes, and red-faced warblers present in area
Fire rules: Fire rings available; verify current fire restrictions with campground management as Google reviews mention conflicting information about campfire policies
Insider tips for Playground Group: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Group site may be smaller than advertised 75-person capacity based on camper reports Vault toilets available but bring supplies for odor management
Skip Playground Group if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October operating season. You require amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water.
Best time to visit Playground Group: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Mingus Mountain Campground And Group Site (CAMP VERDE, AZ), Potato Patch Campground (Camp Verde, AZ), Lynx Campground (Prescott, AZ), Hilltop Campground (Az) (Prescott, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Playground Group
Cell signal at Playground Group (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.
Close to historic western towns and centrally located in Arizona, Playground Group Campground is a great place for groups of up to 75 people to enjoy a secluded mountain getaway. elevation of the site, puts it near the summit of Mingus Mountain in Prescott National Forest. Spectacular views of the surrounding desert valleys as well as the nearby towns of Sedona, Jerome and Prescott Valley await campers on the winding drive to and from the site.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Group site may be smaller than advertised 75-person capacity based on camper reports
Vault toilets available but bring supplies for odor management
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take State Highway 89A (seven miles southwest of Jerome or 13 miles east of Prescott Valley) to Forest Road 104. Travel on Forest Road 104 for two miles to Playground Group Campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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