Powell Springs Campground
A historic campground built by the CCC, Powell Springs is flanked by Hackberry Wash, a seasonal creek. Ponderosa pines provide shade in the campground, and riparian vegetation grows along the wash.
Note: This site closes following especially heavy rain or snow, and when the roads are too icy. If you plan to visit and want to make sure it is open, please contact the Verde Ranger Station: 928-567-4121. When the office is closed, please check the right-hand column under "Alerts and Warnings" to see if there are weather-related closures and follow the link to see if this site is closed or on a reduced schedule.
Facilities:
- 11 campsites
- 12 picnic tables
- 2 fireplaces
- 9 fire pits
- 11 pedestal grills
- No drinking water
- Vault toilet
- No garbage service - Please pack it out
General Information
Year-round
- Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Check-in after 2:00 p.m./Check-out by 12:00 noon
- Campfires in developed fire pits only
- Fireworks are prohibited
- Dogs must be on leash (6' maximum)
- OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground
- Maximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites.
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Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.57841612
Longitude: -112.0687281
Directions
Take Hwy 69 to Dewey, left on Hwy 169. Approximately 9.5 miles, left on Cherry Rd, a dirt road accessible to passenger cars except during wet weather. Follow road approximately 4.5 miles to campground on left.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.