Hilltop Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates during the summer season. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period on Prescott National Forest.
From Recreation.gov
**AREA NOTICE: **Please be advised the lake water level is currently very low to accommodate maintenance needs on the dam. The lake will refill naturally via snowmelt and rainfall. Thank you for your consideration.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Pile Burning Work Continues on the Bradshaw RD (Prescott Basin)
Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan prescribed fire operations, primarily pile burning, in the Prescott Basin on the Bradshaw Ranger District. The hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects.
Prescott National Forest Pile Burning Planned on the Bradshaw Ranger District
Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to conduct a prescribed fire, primarily pile burning, on Big Bug Mesa – pending favorable conditions.
Prescott National Forest lifts Stage 1 fire restrictions and recreational shooting restrictions
The Prescott National Forest has lifted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and the Emergency Recreational Shooting order effective Sept. 5, 2025, at 8 a.m. This decision follows careful monitoring of fuel moisture, weather patterns, and fire activity.
Orchard Fire
Prescott National Forest resources are actively engaged with the Orchard Fire, a potential lightning caused fire near the Town of Clarkdale; the incident is currently listed at 65 acres with 50% containment.
Prescott National Forest announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
PRESCOTT, Arizona, May 29, 2025 - Due to rapidly drying wildland fuels and above normal predicted fire potential for the month of June, the Prescott National Forest plans to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, to include a recreational shooting prohibition, beginning Friday, May 30t
Towers Mountain Road (NFSR 52C) Temporary Closure
Temporary closure of NFS Road to protect the infrastructure, ensuring the continued operation of critical communication services and reduce vandalism of communication facilities, including towers and equipment shelters. This Order shall be in effect from April 25, 2025, at 07:00a.m.
Verde Ranger Station Closed to the Public
The Camp Verde Ranger Station will close to the public starting on Monday, April 28, 2025. The public can still access all products and services at the Red Rock Ranger Visitor Center, located at 8375 State Route 179, Sedona,
NFS Road 354 Closure Order #03-07-25-00
This Order prohibits travel on the NFS Road 354 and other roads in the area on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab Naitonal Forest and the Chino Valley Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest.
Lynx Lake Boat Launch Temporarily Unavailable due to Low Water
Lynx Lake boat launch temporarily unavailable due to low water
Hwy 260 Corridor Camping Restrictions
Camping prohibition along the Highway 260 corridor to mitigate natural resource degradation, including negative impacts to soil, water quality and riparian corridors, stemming from overuse of the Described Areas by the public, as well as to protect public health and safety from forest
Target Type Shooting Restriction
Prohibition on shooting specific target types. The purpose of Order #03-09-05-24-08 is to protect natural and cultural resources from sanitation impacts and protection of public health and safety.
Verde Wild & Scenic River Fire, Occupancy and Use, and Waste Prohibitions
The purpose of Order #03-09-05-23-25 is to protect natural resources and meet management standards established in the Verde Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan as required by the National Wild & Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. This Order shall be in effect from December
Prescott Basin Dispersed Camping Restrictions
Order #09-233 restricts camping in the Prescott Basin to designated dispersed sites.
14-Day Camping Limit
Order #09-225 prohibits camping on the Prescott National Forest for more than 14 days within a 30-day period.
About
Hilltop Campground is located in the Prescott Basin at 5,712 feet elevation, about half a mile south of Lynx Lake in a cool ponderosa pine, oak, and manzanita forest. The facility offers 34 single and 3 double occupancy campsites, with 23 single and 3 double sites available for advance reservation through Recreation.gov. The remaining sites operate as first-come, first-served. Campsites feature picnic tables, steel fire rings, and established tent pads. The campground includes five vault restrooms, trash service, and potable water from six faucets. Sites generally accommodate RVs under 40 feet with a mix of five pull-through, 16 back-in, and 16 parallel parking asphalt-surfaced driveways. Accessible campsites are available. No RV hookups or dump station are provided. Lynx Lake is within walking distance, offering 55 acres of boating and fishing opportunities. Connector and loop trails throughout the Prescott Basin provide access to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Nearby attractions include Thumb Butte Recreation Area, Granite Basin Recreation Area, Granite Mountain Wilderness, and several lakes managed by the City of Prescott. The tri-city area of Prescott, Chino Valley, and Prescott Valley is just minutes away.
Directions
From Phoenix: Take I-17 northbound to Exit 262 onto Highway 69 North toward Prescott. Continue 30 miles to S. Walker Road. Turn left and proceed south on S. Walker Road for 3.8 miles, then turn left into Hilltop Campground. From Flagstaff: Take I-17 southbound to Exit 278 onto Highway 169 West. Continue 15 miles to Highway 69, turn right and continue north 12 miles to S. Walker Road. Turn left, proceed 3.8 miles south, then turn left into the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (877) 444-6777 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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