Mingus Summit Rest Area / Picnic Site
Intermittent Road and Recreation Site Closures in Granite Basin and on MIngus
Road improvements during fall and winter of 2024 will cause intermittent road and/or recreation site closures. More information can be found in the following news releases:
Notice of Road Construction Planned for Granite Basin Recreation Area
Notice of Road Construction Planned for NFSR 104 – Mingus Mountain Road
This site is located on the side of Hwy 89A, at the top of Mingus Mountain.
Mingus Mountain Brochure (1.86 MB) NOTE- Brochure Correction: Mingus Mountain Campground and Picnic Site do not have electricity available at this time.
Mingus Rim Trails Description and Map (563 KB PDF; 8.5” X 11”)
Facilities
- 6 picnic tables
- 2 ramada shelters
- 5 pedestal grills
- Fire pit
- Vault toilet
- No Water
- Garbage service
At a Glance
Fees: | No |
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Open Season: | May 1 - Oct 31 (Remains open later as weather permits, but with no garbage service.) |
Usage: | Medium |
Closest Towns: | Jerome, Cottonwood, Clarkdale and Prescott Valley, Arizona. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:On top of Mingus Mountain, on Hwy 89A between Prescott Valley and Jerome.
Activities
Picnicking
- Picnic tables and grills are available for public use.
Alerts & Warnings
- Intermittent Road and Recreation Site Closures in Granite Basin and on MIngus
- NO WATER AVAILABLE AT LYNX LAKE RECREATION SITES
- There are currently NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS in effect
- Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure
- Target Type restrictions implemented across the Prescott NF
- Temporary Camping Restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road Corridor
- Drones Use on Forest Service Lands