Prescott National Forest

Whether you need some serenity or some action and adventure, Lynx Campground is a good place to stay for a while to soak in some clean air, a mild climate, and shady pine forest vibes. This spot is in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area, which has a charming little lake that draws in hikers, birders, anglers, photographers, and nature fanatics of all ty Read more...

Just south and east of the beautiful town of Prescott, Arizona is the Prescott Basin with more than 59,000 acres of developed and undeveloped land. Primitive dispersed camping is allowed throughout the area. You won’t find any amenities, but you will find a rugged and wild land that is perfect for getting out of town and exploring at a moment’s no Read more...

It’s time to elevate your camping trips a little and treat yourself to some eye candy vistas instead of wallowing down in the woods and valleys. Mingus Mountain Campground can fix you right up with stellar views of the red rocks of Sedona, the Verde Valley, the San Francisco peaks near Flagstaff, and the Mogollon Rim. Bingo! Camp here in the cool Read more...

You won’t find signs of a potato patch or even a field at Potato Patch Campground. What you will find is cool summer temps, rugged hiking trails up and around Mingus Mountain, and secluded, wooded campsites that will make you forget the ills of the modern world. For a unique adventure to write home about, sidetrip to the sweet mining ghost town of Read more...

Equestrian campers will feel right at home at Groom Creek Horse Camp, and it’s an easy peasy 15 minutes away from Prescott. Every campsite has a steel corral and an overhead tether line that can handle two to four horses. Once you’ve settled in, wander the trails and weave through the ponderosa pines, enjoying the scenery. The spring is particular Read more...

For some stellar views of granite rock outcroppings, some pine and juniper foresty goodness, and cozy, primitive campsites for tents or RVs, check out Yavapai Campground. Located within the Granite Basin Recreation Area, this region has oodles of multi use trails to explore and beautiful scenery to soak in. Bonus: it's only a few miles outside of Read more...

Camp along the banks of Wolf Creek, among boulders, walnut, oak, and pine trees and find some peaceful solitude in the welcoming arms of Mother Nature. Although the wolves are all gone, Lower Wolf Creek Campground is still a great place to start rewilding yourself and recharging your batteries with some forest vibes, clean air, and quiet unpollute Read more...

Calling all ATV and dirt bike riders! Buckle up, because we’ve got a campsite that’s perfect for all of your favorite OHV activities. At Alto Pit, you’ll have 400 acres and 20 miles of motorized trails to play around on. The campground is right below Granite Mountain, so it’s hardly surprising that rock and granite cover the surface around here. I Read more...

When the sidewalks in the city get so hot you can fry an egg on them, you know it’s time to get up north and into the woods. Powell Springs campground is a ponderosa pine covered campground with a seasonal spring running by, riparian vegetation in the wash, and shady campsites for tents and small camp trailers. Slow down your pace here, finish you Read more...

Frugal campers, look no further than Apache Creek Trail #9905! Lined by a string of free primitive campsites, Apache Creek reps 5,000 acres of pristine ecology within its confines. Note that this isn’t an RV-friendly campground; all motorized vehicles are prohibited in the Apache Creek Wilderness. Read more...

Roadtrip to beautiful Prescott on the cheap with a stay at White Spar Campground, just four miles from town. Hang your hat and your hammock in the stately ponderosa pines, pitch your tent, and get busy exploring the beautiful landscape and the lovely and historical town. You can hike, swim, shop, and dine out in a single day, making White Spar Cam Read more...

If your Arizona camping crew rolls deep, then consider reserving one of the two group campgrounds at Eagle Ridge. It’s the perfect cool getaway if you’re coming from sweltering hot Phoenix—the lofty ponderosa pines make sure of that. These sites are set in the Bradshaw Mountains, right along Lynx Lake. Take a break from the heat and get in some fi Read more...

Just eight miles from Prescott in the Bradshaw Mountains is the getaway you’ve been looking for. With ample room for up to 100 people, hiking and biking trails, and plenty of amenities to keep everyone in your group happy, Upper Wolf Creek Group Campground can be yours for a weekend or even longer. Share your new home with deer, mountain lions, bo Read more...

Summertime is the right time to load up the fam and beat the heat by setting up shop in the forest for a while. Hilltop Campground is a pretty rad choice being that it is only half a mile from Lynx Lake Recreation Area. There you can enjoy a sparkling lake surrounded by pines with eagles flying overhead, fish swimming down below, and trails circli Read more...

What’s not to love about this group campground? It’s right in the middle of Arizona, so ease of access is one strong plus. Playground Group Campground is also pretty darn close to some historic western towns that simply ooze character (like Sedona, Jerome, and Prescott). The scenery is quite wonderful, too, with expansive desert valleys and lovely Read more...

If you’re looking for a remote and secluded camping opportunity for your reunion or party, Turney Gulch just might be the place. Located in the Bradshaw Mountains at 6,000 feet above sea level, Turney Gulch offers a welcome respite from the sweltering desert heat. There’s a lake nearby for swimming, an expansive sky for stargazing, and a variety o Read more...

Nestle yourself in the pines for a sweet and shady little camping getaway to cool down your summer and heat up your love affair with Mother Nature. Hazlett Hollow Campground offers semi-private campsites in the Bradshaw Mountains of Prescott National Forest, where you can enjoy the freshest of air and the peaceful outdpoor vibes of this forested z Read more...

When summer in the city is sizzling, your best bet is to book it into the mountains! How about landing in a cute little cabin in the woods? For a sweet getaway in the Prescott National Forest, check out Horsetheif Cabin. History buffs can ponder the colorful characters that once inhabited this area, including Native Americans, horsethieves (of cou Read more...

Why not treat the fam to a little outdoorsy cabin getaway? Of course, not just any cabin will do—you need one with modern amenities like electricity, running water, heat, and a well-equipped kitchen. Well, you are in luck because Sycamore Cabin in the Prescott National Forest has got all that and has Sycamore Creek running behind it for a little e Read more...