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.

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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

At a Glance

Reservations:	First come, first served
Fees:	None
Open Season:	Year-round
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	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.
Closest Towns:	Approximately 45 minutes from Prescott, AZ and the Verde Valley
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

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.

Parking:

Maximum vehicle length: 22-40 feet

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Each camp site usually accommodates one vehicle towing a camp trailer plus one additional vehicle. Vehicles must be parked in space provided on site - not along side the road.
Sites are designed for 5 people; a maximum of 10 is allowed only to accommodate a single large family.