Potato Patch Campground
Prescott National Forest — lakeside
Location: Camp Verde, AZ, AZ
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$36 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (331 reviews)
Season: May through October
Campers looking for some peace and quiet will find this relaxing campground offers cool summertime temperatures and easy access from scenic Hwy 89A in central Arizona. The campground is located at 7,200 ft. in elevation between Mingus Mountain and Woodchute Wilderness in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Potato Patch offers cool summertime temperatures and peaceful camping in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest at 7,200 ft elevation. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a nice surprise with respectful neighbors, excellent shade availability, and easy access from Prescott.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, White-nosed Coati, North American River Otter, Abert's Squirrel, Rock Squirrel, Red-faced Warbler, Western Bluebird, Acorn Woodpecker, Brown Creeper, Ground Snake, Plateau Fence Lizard
Insider tips for Potato Patch Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Consider approaching from Prescott via U.S. Highway 89 north to Hwy 89A rather than through Jerome if towing a trailer The Woodchute trail connects directly to the campground
Skip Potato Patch Campground if: You need full RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You have a large RV — steep, mountainous grade on approach from Prescott.
Best time to visit Potato Patch Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Playground Group (CAMP VERDE, AZ), Mingus Mountain Campground And Group Site (CAMP VERDE, AZ), Lynx Campground (Prescott, AZ), Hilltop Campground (Az) (Prescott, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Potato Patch Campground
Cell signal at Potato Patch Campground (Camp Verde, AZ): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Campers looking for some peace and quiet will find this relaxing campground offers cool summertime temperatures and easy access from scenic Hwy 89A in central Arizona. The campground is located at 7,200 ft. in elevation between Mingus Mountain and Woodchute Wilderness in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest.
Verified facts
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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
Consider approaching from Prescott via U.S. Highway 89 north to Hwy 89A rather than through Jerome if towing a trailer
The Woodchute trail connects directly to the campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Prescott, take U.S. Highway 89 north past Granite Dells, turn right on Hwy 89A and travel approximately 20 miles to the top of Mingus Mountain on steep, mountainous grade. Potato Patch Campground entrance will be to your left (across from the Summit Picnic Area) on Forest Road 106. From the Verde Ranger Station in Camp Verde, travel approximately 20 miles northwest on Hwy 260 (toward Cottonwood). Turn left on Hwy 89A. Stay on Hwy 89A (watch for a second left turn), then follow the paved and
Campground entrance
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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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