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Where the Desert Meets the Pines

Central Arizona's mild climate makes the Prescott a year-round destination to camp, fish, picnic, hike, and ride!

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Recreation

Trails webpages and information will not be available until May 2025. Thank you for your patience while we work through getting the most updated, accurate information for you during this time.

Central Arizona’s mild climate allows for year-round outdoor recreation which provides physical, emotional, economic, and spiritual benefits to people and society.

National Interactive Visitors' Map

Map with links to numerous recreational opportunities and accessibility information.

Discover detailed information about recreational opportunities on National Forest lands using the Interactive Visitors' Map. Use the link below to zoom in to the Prescott National Forest.

Prescott National Forest

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Mingus Mountain
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking Other Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Water Activities
Located in the cool pines of central Arizona, Mingus Mountain offers a wide range of recreational opportunities including picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, fishing,…

Mingus Mountain Campground
***ALERT: Mingus Mountain Campground Electricity Outage!***Mingus Mountain Campground currently has no electricity due to lightning damage. Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District, will…

Mingus Mountain Picnic Site
Picnicking
Located in the cool pines atop Mingus Mountain, this picnic area offers a spectacular view of the Verde Valley, the red rocks of Sedona, Humphrey’s Peak in Flagstaff, and the Mogollon Rim.View…

Mingus Mountain Vista
Picnicking
Located in the cool pines atop Mingus Mountain, this picnic area offers a spectacular view of the Verde Valley, the red rocks of Sedona, Humphrey’s Peak in Flagstaff, and the Mogollon…

Mingus Summit Rest Area / Picnic Site
Picnicking
This picnic site is located on the side of Hwy 89A, at the top of Mingus Mountain. Printable Resources:Mingus Mountain Brochure  NOTE- Brochure Correction: Mingus Mountain Campground and Picnic…

Perkinsville - Hickey Mountain
Horse Riding and Camping Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking
Area northeast of Chino Valley, and southwest of Sycamore Canyon.  Trail information will be added as time allows.  Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve this web site.  

Perkinsville Road
Scenic Drives
Perfect for history buffs, this 47-mile drive begins in Williams, AZ (Kaibab National Forest) in ponderosa pines, and winds down into the Prescott National Forest passing Perkinsville Ranch and…

Pine Mountain Wilderness
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The southern-most wilderness area on the Prescott National Forest shares a boundary with the Tonto National Forest.  Recreational opportunities include: hiking, backpacking, and horse riding.…

Playa Picnic Site
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Water Activities
This lake-side picnic area is located in the Granite Basin Recreation Area.   Granite Basin Recreation Area BrochureView photos on Flickr Facilities:6 picnic tables5 pedestal grillsDrinking…

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…
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