Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site

PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST VERDE RANGER DISTRICT, 300 EAST HIGHWAY 260
CAMP VERDE, AZ 86322

Overview

Looking for a perfect getaway to immerse yourself in nature? Look no further than the Mingus Mountain Campground! Situated conveniently between the charming towns of Prescott and Cottonwood in Arizona, this campground offers a central location for your outdoor adventures. Whether you're seeking tranquility or thrilling activities, Mingus Mountain Campground is the ideal destination to unwind and reconnect with nature. Enjoy the best of both worlds all season long by beating the summer heat and then being captivated by the magnificent color spectacle that unfolds in the late fall!

Recreation

The forest all around provides numerous hiking trails suited for all levels of intensity, ranging from leisurely strolls to exhilarating uphill treks. For campers seeking a respite from hiking, they can unwind amidst the campground, soak in the scenic vistas, and delight in the serenade of the wind rustling through the pine trees. Mingus Lake is located a short .9 miles away where one can enjoy some peace near the water as well as catch trout (limit 4) and bullhead trout (unlimited) with a valid AZ fishing license.

Facilities

Mingus Mountain Campground has 27 campsites available and the campground is open from May 1st to October 31st.

4 vault toilets, garbage service, and potable water (not for filling RV tanks) are available to all campers.

Cell Phone Coverage: The campground is conveniently located near cellular towers and as such the reception in the campground is usually decent. Verizon seems to work the best.

A Forest Service host is on site.

THERE IS NO ICE OR FIREWOOD FOR SALE IN THE CAMPGROUNDS: PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

The nearby towns of Prescott Valley (18 miles) and Cottonwood (19 miles) have grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, shopping, and other conveniences.

Natural Features

This mountain top campground offers a cool respite from hot Arizona summers -- a classic forest setting for a memorable camping adventure. Connect with your inner naturalist and observe the wildlife and wildflowers found in abundance around the campground. Interesting geology can be found in any direction with many significant rock formations, canyons and mountains within easy driving distance from Mingus Mountain Campground.

Nearby Attractions

Jerome: 11 miles away

Prescott Valley: 18 miles away.

Prescott: 30 miles away.

Clarkdale: 16 miles away

• Tuzigoot National Monument: 18 miles away

Camp Verde: 40-50 miles away

• Hayfield Draw OHV: 29 miles away

Cottonwood: 20 miles away

• Dead Horse State Park: 20 miles away

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (928) 567-4121 for general information.

Camp site features

Across 28 camp sites:

Fire pit: 1 of 28 sites
Pets allowed: 26 of 28 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 28 sites
Group sites: 1 of 28 sites
Longest RV: 99 ft
Largest party: 50 people
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

From Prescott, Arizona, take U.S. Highway 89 north to U.S. Highway 89A. Turn right onto Highway 89A and go about 19 miles to the junction with Forest Road 104 at the summit. Forest Road 104 is on your right as you approach the summit. Turn right onto Forest Road 104, which is dirt but suitable for all types of vehicles when dry, and travel about 4 miles. At this point, the road makes a “T” with a parking lot directly in front of you. You can park here and explore or take the right fork and proceed to the campground, which has toilets and campsites, but no water. From the Camp Verde, Arizona (junction of Interstate 17 and Arizona Highway 260), take Highway 260 north for about 20 miles to the junction with U.S. Highway 89A. This route will take you through the communities of Bridgeport, Cottonwood, and Clarkdale. At Clarkdale, turn left staying on Highway 89A, and travel for about 14 miles through the historic mining town of Jerome to the junction with Forest Road 104 just before the highway descends towards Prescott Valley. Turn left onto Forest Road 104 and go about 4 miles to the campground/day-use area.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 10 AM.

Reviews

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Hashibe S

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Reviewed 15 days ago

Campground was so pretty!! Would definitely go back and stay here again. The roads were unpaved but no 4wd needed. I wasn’t able to park on the campsite due to the trench not being filled but the camp host let me park on the far side of the road. Rick was super nice and informative!

MICHAEL B

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Close enough to home to be convenient, far enough from home to be relaxing.

Tracey M

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Reviewed 18 days ago

It was great! Love Cathy and Rick, camphosts.

Daniel G

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Reviewed a month ago

The campsite itself was great, but the restrooms adjacent to our camp site were so horrendous we walked down the hill to the day use area restrooms. We could almost smell them from our tent so...not great

Clifton B

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Reviewed a month ago

Mingus is a great campground. We are glad it is now reservable on recreation.gov.

Nancy M

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Reviewed a month ago

Definitely need to get some kind of lights in the bathroom... I know there is no electricity, but solar motion lighting would Definitely work and be very appreciated. My husband is in a wheelchair and only has 1 hand...hard to get around and juggle a flash light or lantern...

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