White Spar Campground
Prescott National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Prescott, AZ, AZ
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$28 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (751 reviews)
Season: Year-round
White Spar Campground at 5,641 feet in elevation is a short drive of 2.7 miles south of downtown Prescott and east of Hwy 89. Campers will appreciate the mild weather and the cool ponderosa pine forest the campground is nestled in. The campground’s convenient location allows for many opportunities for pursuing camping, hiking, mountain biking and bird watching.
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, Restrooms, Dump Station, Fishing
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White Spar Campground sits at 5,641 feet in a cool ponderosa pine forest just 2.7 miles south of downtown Prescott, offering mild weather and convenient access to hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. Campers praise the hosts and the balance of seclusion with proximity to town amenities (4.5/5 rating from 440 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Arizona Black Rattlesnake, Collared Peccary, Bobcat, and Desert Striped Whipsnake present in the area. Also Belted Kingfisher, Cassin's Kingbird, and Greater Short-horned Lizard.
Insider tips for White Spar Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 41 sites. Site #4 is noted as a loop site with excellent privacy in camper reviews. Budget $22/night total for one-night stays (includes $8 reservation fee).
Skip White Spar Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require shower facilities — not available at this campground.. You're planning a short one-night stay — the $8 reservation fee significantly increases nightly cost..
Best time to visit White Spar Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with mild weather due to 5,641 ft elevation in ponderosa pine forest..
Nearby campgrounds: Groom Creek Schoolhouse (PRESCOTT, AZ), Upper Wolf Creek Group (PRESCOTT, AZ), Thumb Butte (Prescott, AZ), Lynx Campground (Prescott, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at White Spar Campground
Cell signal at White Spar Campground (Prescott, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
White Spar Campground at 5,641 feet in elevation is a short drive of 2.7 miles south of downtown Prescott and east of Hwy 89. Campers will appreciate the mild weather and the cool ponderosa pine forest the campground is nestled in. The campground’s convenient location allows for many opportunities for pursuing camping, hiking, mountain biking and bird watching.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 41 sites.
Site #4 is noted as a loop site with excellent privacy in camper reviews.
Budget $22/night total for one-night stays (includes $8 reservation fee).
Campground operates year-round with mild weather due to 5,641 ft elevation in ponderosa pine forest.
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Getting there →
From Phoenix, Arizona: Traveling Northbound on I-17 take Exit 262 onto Hwy 69 North to Prescott, cointnue on Hwy 69 for 41 miles until you arrive in downtown Prescott. Turn left on Montezuma Street (Highway 89) south for 2.7 miles. White Spar Campground is located on the left (east side of Hwy 89). 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 onto Northbou
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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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