Prescott National Forest

Recreational Activities

Granite Basin Lake Recreation Area

Group Camping	Boat Launch	Activities	Services

Granite Basin Lake Recreation Area is located 8.5-9 miles northwest of Prescott on the Bradshaw Ranger District. The rugged, boulder strewn cliffs of the 9,000 acre Granite Mountain Wilderness provide a scenic setting for this area among ponderosa pines.

Granite Basin Lake is man-made and about 5 surface acres. It is not stocked with fish. Although fishing is usually rated as only fair to poor, the patient angler can often catch bluegill, largemouth bass, or catfish. A State of Arizona fishing license is required for anglers over the age of 13 years. Boats powered by electric motors and oars/paddles are allowed. Swimming is not permitted.

Parking for RVs and camping trailers is difficult. There are no utility hookups.

Elevation: 5,600 Feet

Granite Basin Group Campground Facilities (Map Grid D3):

• 100 People Maximum
• 30 Vehicle Sites
• 8 Fire Places
• 1 Fire Ring
• 4 Pedestal Grills
• 2 Vault Toilets
• No Electricity, Dump Station, or Shower Facilities

Yavapai Campground Facilities (Map Grid D3):

• 21 Camping Sites
• 2 Toilets
• No Electricity, Dump Station, or Shower Facilities

Available:

• Granite Basin Group Campground: May 1 through October 31
• Yavapai Campground, Boat Launch, Trailheads and Picnic Day-use: All Year

Stay limit: 14 Days

Fees:

• Granite Basin Group Campground:
  1-25 People $75 per night
  26-50 People $100 per night
  51-75 People $125 per night
  76-100 People $150 per night
  (Expanded Amenity Fee - No discount for Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders)
• Yavapai Campground: $18 per night at single camp sites, and $36 per night at double camp sites
  (Expanded Amenity Fee - 50% discount for Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders)
• Boat Launch, Trailheads, and Picnic Day-use: See chart below
  (Standard Amenity Fee - Can pay at site or use a Valid Pass)

Reservations:

• Granite Basin Group Campground: Toll-Free 1-877-444-6777 or Toll-Free for TDD/TTY1-877-833-6777 or On-line www.recreation.gov
• Yavapai Campground, Boat Launch, and Picnic Day-use: No reservations are required.

Access:

Travel time: 15 minutes from Prescott, 10 minutes from Bradshaw Ranger Station.

Road condition: Paved

Special attractions:

• Trail access to Granite Mountain Trail #261 and the Clark Spring Trail #40
• Granite Basin Lake (No Swimming)
• Boating
• Fishing
• Wilderness hiking in the Granite Mountain Wilderness

Day-Use Areas and Trailheads

Name	Map Grid	Amenities	Activities	Fee
Cayuse Equestrian Trailhead	D4	· Drinking Water · 2 Picnic Tables · 1 Toilet · Trash Collection · Fire Ring/Grill · Hitching Posts		$5
Granite Basin Lake Boat Launch	C3	· No Drinking Water · Picnic Tables · Toilet · Trash Collection		$5
Little Granite Mountain Trail #37	E1	· No Drinking Water Printable Information Sheet (635 KB PDF)		None
Metate	C3	· Drinking Water · Picnic Tables · 1 Toilet · Trash Collection · Fire Ring/Grill		$5
Playa	C3	· Drinking Water · 8 Picnic Tables · 1 Toilet · Trash Collection · Fire Ring/Grill		$5
Wekuvde	C3	· Drinking Water · 7 Picnic Tables · 1 Toilet · Trash Collection · Fire Ring/Grill		$5
Williamson Valley	A4	· No Drinking Water · Toilet		None
Willow	E5	· No Drinking Water		None

The majority of proceeds from the collected fees goes right back into maintaining and improving the things you use most like bridges, buildings, trails, boat ramps, and visitor centers. Funds also provide services like interpretive sites and cleaning up.
Thank you very much for your support!

USDA Forest Service - Prescott National Forest
Last Modified: Tuesday, 26 May 2009 at 16:18:01 EDT