Playground Group Campground
Located next to a protected mountain meadow (which is privately owned), Playground Group Site is shaded by ponderosa pines. Mingus Lake is a short distance up the road, and trails in the area are abundant.
Printable Resources:
- 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
Facilities:
- 12 picnic tables
- 1 large fire pit
- 3 large barbeque grills
- No Water
- Vault toilet (accessible)
- Garbage service
General Information
May 1 - October 31
Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance and can be made up to 12 months in advance at Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.
Camping permits are available at a self-service fee station. Cash payers, please bring exact change as we do not keep cash on-site.
- $10 for campsite
- $5 for extra vehicle
- Check in is after 2 PM, and check out is by 12 PM.
- Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- 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.
Overnight Use:
Group Site: $75/night (1 - 25 people), $100/night (26 - 50 people), $125/night (51 - 75 people), $150/night (76 - 100 people).
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
- $75 for 1-25 people
- $100 for 26-50 people
- $125 for 51-75 people
- $150 for 76-100 people
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.69834555
Longitude: -112.1361209
Directions
Take Highway 89A for 7 miles southwest of Jerome, or 13 miles east of Prescott Valley, to Forest Road 104 (by the Summit Picnic Area). Take paved Forest Road 104 for approximately 1.5 miles. Playground Group Campground is on the left side of the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.