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Mingus Lake Day Use / Fishing Site

A small lake located in the cool pines of Mingus Mountain, Mingus Lake is periodically stocked with rainbow trout.

A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any publicly accessible water in Arizona. For more information please visit: www.azgfd.gov

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Facilities:

  • 1 picnic table
  • Ramada/shelter
  • No drinking water
  • Vault toilet
  • Garbage service (May 1 - October 31)

 

Mingus Mountain Brochure  

NOTE- Brochure Correction: Mingus Mountain Campground and Picnic Site do not have electricity available at this time.

Mingus Rim Trails Description and Map

General Information

May 1 - Oct 31 (Remains open later as weather permits, but with no garbage service during winter.)

May 1 - October 31

Day Use: $5/vehicle/day. Every Wednesday is fee-free.
Prescott National Forest Passes are Honored: $20/four-month; $40/annual.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/prescott/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5344721
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored.
store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.

  • $5 per vehicle

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.69682155

Longitude: -112.1283619

Directions

Between Prescott Valley and Jerome on Hwy. 89A, turn on Forest Road 104 (at Summit Picnic Site). Follow dirt road for approximately 2 miles. Watch for the lake on your right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 26th, 2025