Prescott National Forest

Recreational Activities

Mingus Mountain Campground and Day-use

Located in the pines atop Mingus Mountain, this campground offers the visitor a scenic vista and relatively cool summertime temperatures. On a clear day the scenic overlook, located near the camping facilities, offers a spectacular view of the Verde Valley.

Elevation: 7,500 Feet

Facilities:

• 19 Camping Units with Tables, Grills, and electrical hookups (Loop E)
• 6 Tent Camping Units with Tables and Grills (Loop B)
• 2 Day-use Picnic Sites with Tables (Loop A)
• Scenic Overlook Vista of Verde Valley
• Vault Toilets
• No Drinking Water. A water systems is being built for the area but is not ready to use.

Available: May 1 through October 31

Stay limit: 14 Days

Fees:

• Campground: $6 per site per day
  (Expanded Amenity Fee - 50% discount for Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders)
• Day Use: $2 per site
  (Standard Amenity Fee - Can pay at site or use a Valid Pass)

Reservations: All of the sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required.

Access: From Prescott, take U.S. Highway 89 north to U.S. Highway 89A. Turn right onto Highway 89A and travel this road for approximately 19 miles to the junction of Forest Road 104 at the summit. Forest Road 104 is on your right as you approach the summit. Turn right onto Forest Road 104 and travel for about 4 miles to the campground entrance. This dirt road is suitable for all types of vehicles when the road is dry.

From the Verde Ranger Station, take Highway 260 north for approximately 20 miles to the junction with Highway 89A. This route will take you through the communities of Bridgeport and Cottonwood. Turn left onto 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 paved highway descends towards Prescott Valley. Turn left onto Forest Road 104 and go about 4 miles to the campground/day-use site.

Travel time: 60 minutes from Prescott or Camp Verde

Road condition: Paved, then dirt

Special attractions:

• Panoramic view of Verde Valley
• Access to North Mingus Trail #105, View Point Trail #106, Coleman Trail #108, and Gaddes Trail #110

General Information:

• Each camp site usually accommodates one vehicle towing a camp trailer plus one additional vehicle. Vehicles must be parked in space provided on site - not along side the road. Depending on the site, trailers between 22 feet to 40 feet in length can be accommodated.
• Sites are designed for 5 people; a maximum of 10 is allowed only to accommodate a single large family.
• Quiet hours must be observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Open fires must be confined within fireplaces, grills or fire rings provided within developed recreation areas.
• The gathering of dead wood is allowed for campground use only.

USDA Forest Service - Prescott National Forest
Last Modified: Tuesday, 11 October 2011 at 16:58:29 EDT