Yavapai Campground
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 (270 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Yavapai Campground is within the Granite Basin Recreation Area, at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The campground is located seven miles northwest of downtown Prescott. Main attractions are mild weather, cool ponderosa pine forest, and Granite Basin Lake.
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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Yavapai Campground offers a cool ponderosa pine forest setting at 5,600 feet elevation with access to Granite Basin Lake and the Granite Mountain Wilderness Area. Campers praise the forest setting and mild weather, with a 4.6/5 rating from 155 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: Collared Peccary, Bobcat, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, and Arizona Alligator Lizard present in the area.
Insider tips for Yavapai Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Expect tight turns and narrow one-way drive; larger RVs should exercise caution Plan for cool nights and mornings at 5,600 feet elevation; bring warm bedding
Skip Yavapai Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want guaranteed year-round access—seasonal operations may affect availability. You're traveling with a very large RV—tight turns reported on access road.
Best time to visit Yavapai Campground: May-June — Cool ponderosa pine forest with mild weather; early morning hiking possible before heat. September-October — Year-round operation with cooler temperatures returning after summer heat.
Nearby campgrounds: Alto Pit Ohv Campground (Prescott, AZ), Thumb Butte (Prescott, AZ), White Spar Campground (Prescott, AZ), Lynx Campground (Prescott, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Yavapai Campground
Cell signal at Yavapai 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.
Yavapai Campground is within the Granite Basin Recreation Area, at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The campground is located seven miles northwest of downtown Prescott. Main attractions are mild weather, cool ponderosa pine forest, and Granite Basin Lake.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Expect tight turns and narrow one-way drive; larger RVs should exercise caution
Plan for cool nights and mornings at 5,600 feet elevation; bring warm bedding
Cool ponderosa pine forest with mild weather; early morning hiking possible before heat
Year-round operation with cooler temperatures returning after summer heat
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From downtown Prescott, take Montezuma Street north to Whipple Street, which becomes Iron Springs Road. Continue northwest on Iron Springs Road for 3.5 miles and then turn right onto Granite Basin Road (FSR 374). Travel 2 miles to Yavapai Campground located on the left.
Campground entrance
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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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