Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Alto Pit
VISIT DATE: 02/03/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bradshaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Prescott
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Prescott, AZ, at the intersection of State Rts. 69 and 89,
take Rt. 89 (Gurley and Sheldon Sts.) west 1.3 miles to Montezuma
St./N 3rd St. Turn right onto Montezuma St. (becoming Whipple
St.) and go 1.4 miles to where Montezuma/Whipple Sts. become Iron
Springs Rd. Continue on Iron Springs Rd. 5.2 miles to campground
on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,000 ft.
The authors did not personally research this campground;
information provided by the Bradshaw Ranger District office.
This OHV campground, located in a basin, is mostly wooded with an
overstory of Ponderosa pine and middlestory of White and scrub
oak. Privacy is fair between campsites. In the center of the
campground is a pavilion with six picnic tables, two large
barbeques and one small barbeque - well suited for large
gatherings. A day-use area is located in back of the campground.
It is named after a granite pit also located behind the
campground - well known for OHV riding and jumping. OHV riding
in the campground is limited to accessing and returning from OHV
trails.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day - single
$28 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 11
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See Comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel, most of which will accommodate
large RVs. A city-operated RV waste station is available for no
fee on Sundog Rd. in Prescott. Another is available for no fee at
Many Trails RV Repair Center on State Rt. 69.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
A 20-mile network of trails is available for OHV riders directly
from campground. Contact the Bradshaw Ranger District office for
more detailed information.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Groom Creek Horse Camp
VISIT DATE: 06/16/1998
UPDATE DATE: 1/26/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bradshaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Prescott
RESERVATIONS: 1-928-443-8000
DIRECTIONS:
In Prescott, AZ, at the intersection of Gurley Rd. and Mt. Vernon
Ave., turn south onto S. Mt. Vernon Ave. (Mt. Vernon Ave. becomes
Senator Hwy. in 1 mile). Continue on Senator Hwy. for 5.7 miles
to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,000 ft.
Only campers with horses are permitted in the campground. There
are three loops - A through C. The sites are spacious among a
mixture of Live oaks and Ponderosa pines. There are watering
troughs on each loop and a tether line at each site. Most of the
sites are pull throughs which will accommodate most any RV or
horse trailer.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through November 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 37
Total Sites: 37
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 37
No. Grilles on Sites: 37
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 31
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 75'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. All pull throughs are large enough
for any size RV and horse trailer.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 4
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
There is a watering trough on each loop for stock.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Groom Creek Horse Camp Trail #307 (loop) - 9 miles
Inter Loop #383 (loop) - 2 miles
Above trails are for horse, mountain bike and foot travel.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hazlett Hollow
VISIT DATE: 06/12/1998
UPDATE DATE: 1/26/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bradshaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crown King
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Crown King, AZ, take dirt road (Forest Rt. 52) south for 0.6
miles to "Y" intersection (Horsethief sign). Bear left and go
6.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: (1) The road (Forest Rt. 52) from Crown King is dirt and
"unimproved primitive." It is single-lane, rocky, VERY rough and
not RV friendly. In fact, about the first 3 miles would be rough
on family sedans, but with caution, the road is passable. High
clearance vehicles will do best on this road. (2) No matter how
the town of Crown King is accessed, there are over 20 miles of
dirt roads to get there. The roads vary from two-lane to single-lane.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,000 ft.
The campground is located in a stand of Ponderosa pines and is
one of four (two do not meet our criteria) in the Horsethief
Basin Recreation Area. Horsethief Lake is nearby. Each site has
a wooden lean-to shelter (with cement floor) in which up to five
adults can sleep. Each site is also landscaped with attractive
stonework and was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
in the 1930s. The understory is grassy and covered with pine
needles. The campground has an "Appalachian Mountains" feel to
it.
Although the roads accessing this campground are less than
desirable, the campground and the town of Crown King are worth
the trip. Crown King was a gold mining town, then a ghost town,
now a community of 80 to 100 permanent residents, most of whom
tool around in quads. There are two saloons and a general store
(with regular gasoline and limited groceries). One of the
saloons has been open for 92 years. Its walls are covered with
photos of the old days. The other saloon, besides offering a
variety of beverages, serves a $.99 breakfast seven days a week.
Visit the town and take in its history.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through November 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 32'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are dirt and others are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Horsethief Lake is 3.5 acres. Only electric motors are permitted
on power boats.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Bass, Catfish (stocked) and Redear Sunfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hilltop
VISIT DATE: 06/17/1998
UPDATE DATE: 1/26/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bradshaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Prescott
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
Just east of Prescott, AZ, off State Rt. 69, turn south on Walker
Rd. (Lynx Lake Recreation Area sign) and go 3.2 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,000 ft.
The campground is composed of three loops (A through C) and is
one of two in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area. It is thickly
wooded with Ponderosa pines, some Junipers and Live oak. The
understory is dirt and pine needles with Manzanita scattered
around. Lynx Lake is about a mile from the campground. The
campground is general location of gold find; recreational gold
panning is permitted. There is a store on Lynx Lake where
limited groceries are available.
The Lynx Lake Recreation Area is part of the Fee Demonstration
Project. There is a $2 charge for parking at any day-use area to
include the boat ramp.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 27 through November 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 7
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 17
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 37
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 37
No. Grilles on Sites: 37
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Most pull throughs are parallel to
road. Some back-in aprons are in need of repair. There are two
waste stations in the Prescott area. There are two RV waste
stations in the Prescott area. One, for a fee with potable water,
is Many Trails RV Sales in Prescott Valley, AZ on State Rt. 69.
The other is public, with no fee or potable water, is located about
1 mile down Sundog Ranch Rd. in Prescott off State Rt. 89.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 7
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lynx Lake is 55 acres. Electric motors only for power boats.
The store on the lake has bait, rents row boats, canoes and
paddle boats. Electric motors are also available for rent.
HIKING
Lakeshore Trail (loop - foot) - 3 miles
FISHING
Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lower Wolf Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/16/1998
UPDATE DATE: 1/26/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bradshaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Prescott
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Prescott, AZ, at the intersection of Gurley Rd. and Mt. Vernon
Ave., turn south onto S. Mt. Vernon Ave. In 1 mile S. Mt. Vernon
Ave. becomes Senator Hwy. Continue straight on Senator Hwy. for
6.3 miles to Lower Wolf Creek campground sign (Indian Creek Rd.).
Turn right onto Indian Creek Rd. (single-lane dirt road with
turnouts) and go 1.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign
into RV-friendly section or right into tent-friendly section.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,000 ft.
The campground was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps
(CCC) in the 1930s. CCC stonework is obvious in the retaining
walls and picnic tables. The campground is located among Arizona
Walnut, Ponderosa pines and Live oaks. The understory is grassy
and pine needles.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through November 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 36'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lynx Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/17/1998
UPDATE DATE: 1/26/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bradshaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Prescott
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
Just east of Prescott, AZ, off State Rt. 69, turn south on Walker
Rd. (Lynx Lake Recreation Area sign) and go 2.4 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,500 ft.
The campground is composed of eight loops (A through H) and is
one of two in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area. It is thickly
wooded with Ponderosa pines, some Junipers and Live oak. The
understory is grassy with pine needles and Manzanita scattered
around. Lynx Lake is about a mile from the campground. The
campground is general location of gold find; recreational gold
panning is permitted. There is a store on Lynx Lake where
limited groceries are available.
The Lynx Lake Recreation Area is part of the Fee Demonstration
Project. There is a $2 charge for parking at any day-use area to
include the boat ramp.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 27 through November 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - single
$36 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 7
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 16
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 38
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 38
No. Grilles on Sites: 38
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 12
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 44'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved; some are in need of repair. There
are two waste stations in the Prescott area. One is Many Trails
RV Sales in Prescott Valley, AZ on State Rt. 69 - fee is $1.00
and includes potable water. The other is public and is located
about 1 mile down Sundog Ranch Rd. in Prescott off State Rt. 89 -
no fee, no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 8
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Flush toilets are in Loops B and E.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lynx Lake is 55 acres. Electric motors only for power boats.
The store on the lake has bait, rents row boats, canoes and
paddle boats. Electric motors are also available for rent.
HIKING
Lakeside Trail (loop - foot) - 3 miles.
FISHING
Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mingus Mtn.
VISIT DATE: 06/11/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/2/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Verde
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Clarkdale
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Clarkdale, AZ, take State Rt. 89A south 11.7 miles to Mingus
Recreation Area sign (and Summit Picnic Area sign). Turn left onto
dirt road (Summit Picnic Area on left) and go 2.5 miles to campground.
The latter road is rough and steep in places.
NOTE: This paved route (State Rt. 89A) runs right through historic
Jerome, AZ (no gas station) and up Mingus Mtn. Scenic Byway. The
entire route from Cement Plant Rd. is a mountain road in every sense of
the word - steep, many hairpin 15/20 mph curves, narrow two-lane in
several places, and might be considered "white knuckle" by some drivers.
Suggested alternate route: From Prescott Valley, AZ take State Rt. 89A
north 13.5 miles to Mingus Recreation Area sign and Summit Picnic Area
signs. Turn right (no campground sign) and go 2.5 miles to a "T" intersection.
Turn right into campground. The latter road is rough and steep in places.
This alternate route does have some mountain curves, but it is far more RV friendly
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,600 ft.
The campground is located in the pines on top of Mingus Mtn. It has two
unnamed sections, one with electric hook-ups and the other best suited for
tent campers. The latter section has three spurs stretching up the mountainside
under towering Ponderosa pines that provide ample shade. The other section is
one large loop in a stand of younger Ponderosa pine that provide some shade but
don't get in the way of the spectacular views of Verde Valley, below. The sites with
a view fill early and quickly. The campground's volcanic origin can be seen in the
many lava tuff rocks scattered all around.
Possible day trip: A visit to historic Jerome, AZ. There, one can also visit the privately
owned Gold King Mine and Ghost Town. It's lots of fun for the young and "old" alike.
For old car car/truck/machinery enthusiasts, it is truly a "gold mine." There is even a
very old, working saw mill. The drive up Mingus Mtn. Scenic Byway offers some
spectacular vistas.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through November 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
$14 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 29
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 29
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 19
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Mingus Interpretive Trail (foot) - 0.3 miles
Trail #106 (loop - foot) - 6 miles
Gaddes Can #110 (foot, mountain bike & OHV) - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Stocked Rainbow Trout available for bank fishing at Mingus Lake -
0.25 miles before the campground.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Potato Patch
VISIT DATE: 06/11/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/1/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Verde
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Clarkdale
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Clarkdale, AZ, at the intersection of State Rt. 89A and Cement
Plant Rd., take Rt. 89A (toward Jerome, AZ) south 12.1 miles to
Mingus Recreation Area sign (and Summit Picnic Area sign). Turn
right (across from Summit Picnic Area - no campground sign) and
go 0.3 miles to campground.
NOTE: This paved route (State Rt. 89A) runs right through
historic Jerome, AZ (no gas station) and up Mingus Mtn. Scenic
Byway. The entire route from Cement Plant Rd. is a mountain road
in every sense of the word - steep, many hairpin 15/20 mph
curves, narrow two-lane in several places, and might be
considered "white knuckle" by some drivers.
Suggested alternative route: From Prescott Valley, AZ take State
Rt. 89A north 13.5 miles to Mingus Recreation Area sign and
Summit Picnic Area signs. Turn left (across from picnic area -
no campground sign) and go 0.3 miles to campground. This
alternate route does have some mountain curves, but it is far
more RV friendly than the other way through Jerome. It is
recommended by the authors.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,000 ft.
The campground is located in Ponderosa pine near the top of
Mingus Mtn. It is configured in two loops, A and B. Loop B has
the electric hookups, all pull-through parking aprons, and is
dedicated to RVs only; there is no place to pitch a tent. This
loop features a pleasant blend of Aspen, Cottonwood, and various
planted shrubs. The lack of middlestory means poor privacy
between sites. Loop A accommodates both tents and RVs in a stand
of mature Ponderosa pines sprinkled with tall junipers. Rt 89A
can seen from many sites in Loop A. Although there is a lack of
middlestory, ample separation between sites provides fair to good
privacy. Loop A has the campground's only threaded spigots.
Historic Jerome, AZ is a nice day trip. There, one can also
visit the privately owned Gold King Mine and Ghost Town. It's
lots of fun for the young and "old" alike. For old car
car/truck/machinery enthusiasts, it is truly a "gold mine."
There is even a very old, working saw mill. The drive up the
Mingus Mtn. Scenic Byway offers some spectacular mountain vistas.
Another day trip is touring the scenic Sedona, AZ.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through November 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day - single (no elec. hookups)
$18 per day - single (electric hookups)
$28 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 12
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 28
Total Sites: 40
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 40
No. Grilles on Sites: 40
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 12
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 12
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Loop B has all the pull-throughs
and aprons are all about the same width.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Woodchute Trail #102 (foot) - 2.5 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Powell Springs
VISIT DATE: 06/11/1998
UPDATE DATE: 4/23/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Verde
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Camp Verde
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Camp Verde, AZ, take Interstate 17 south 8.2 miles to Exit 278
(State Rt. 169). At end of exit ramp, turn right onto Rt. 169
(west) and go 5.5 miles to Cherry road sign (Forest Rt. 372).
Turn right onto Rt. 372 (dirt) and go 4.5 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,300 ft.
The campground is located in a pocket of Ponderosa pines,
Juniper, Oaks, Manzanita and other shrubs, which provide privacy
between some sites. The campground was constructed by the
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the early 1930s. Chains can
be seen at the ground level of some of the Ponderosa pines.
Rumor has it that the CCC planted the chains to introduce iron
nourishment into the soil. Others say the chains were attached
to treasure. Whatever, the chains are there. A trip to the
nearby town of Cherry provides a glimpse of an old mining town
(no services).
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 9' X 29'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt with some being eroded.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: White Spar
VISIT DATE: 06/16/1998
UPDATE DATE: 1/26/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bradshaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Prescott
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Prescott, AZ, take State Rt. 89 south 0.5 miles to
campground sign (School House Gulch Rd.). Turn left onto School
House Gulch Rd. and proceed into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,700 ft.
The campground is adjacent to State Rt. 89 among Ponderosa pines.
It sprawls along the natural contours of the terrain and is
conveniently located for day trips to Prescott. There is good
separation between some sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 13
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 49
Total Sites: 62
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 62
No. Grilles on Sites: 62
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 12
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved; some are in need of repair. There
are two waste stations in the Prescott area. One is Many Trails
RV Sales in Prescott Valley, AZ on State Rt. 69 - fee is $1.00
and includes potable water. The other is public and is located
about 1 mile down Sundog Ranch Rd. in Prescott off State Rt. 89 -
no fee, no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 8
No. Threaded: 7
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
At campground entrance, School House Gulch Rd. is closed to auto
traffic. It is open to hiking - foot, mountain bike, horse and
OHV (under 40" in width).
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Yavapai
VISIT DATE: 06/16/1998
UPDATE DATE: 1/26/2009
STATE: Arizona
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bradshaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Prescott
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Prescott, AZ, take Iron Springs Rd. (County Rt. 10) west 3.1
miles to Granite Basin sign (Granite Basin Rd.). Turn right onto
Granite Basin Rd. and go 2.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left
at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,600 ft.
The campground is located near Granite Basin Lake and the Granite
Basin Wilderness in the Granite Basin Recreation Area. It is
composed of Ponderosa pine, Junipers, Manzanita and Rhyolite
granite boulders. The campground is convenient to Prescott and
offers a delightful forest camping experience. Because of
Manzanita and other vegetation, most sites are comfortably
secluded. Originally a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
project, the campground reflects little of its origin except for
a trash receptacle in the Wekuvde day use area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - Single
$36 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 47.5'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There are two waste stations in
the Prescott area. One is Many Trails RV Sales in Prescott
Valley, AZ on State Rt. 69 - fee is $1.00 and includes potable
water. The other is public and is located about 1 mile down
Sundog Ranch Rd. in Prescott off State Rt. 89 - no fee, no
potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Granite Basin Lake is 5 acres and is 1.3 miles from campground.
HIKING
The Yavapai Connector (#355 - foot, horse and mountain bike)
provides access to the Granite Basin Recreation Area network of
trails. Some access the Granite Mountain Wilderness. Contact
the Bradshaw District Ranger's Office for details and maps.
FISHING
Catfish, Crappie and Sunfish
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