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Mingus Mountain Campground

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Open May 1 through October 31. Reservations available via Recreation.gov for most sites; some first-come, first-served sites available. Electric hookups are currently non-functional due to lightning damage with no confirmed restoration date.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 3:46PM MST until July 20 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

3:46 PM — 6:45 PM

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * Until 645 PM MST. * At 346 PM MST, National Weather Service Flagstaff doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the greater Prescott area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Prescott Valley, Prescott, Chino Valley, Williamson Valley, Clarkdale, Dewey-Humboldt, Wildwood Estates, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Regional Airport, Prescott Rodeo Grounds, Downtown Prescott, Rancho Vista Estates, Fain Lake, Oak Knoll Village, Yavapai County Fairgrounds, Thumbe Butte, Willow Creek Reservoir, Watson Lake, Jerome State Historic Park and Woodchute Mountain. This includes the following highways... State Route 69 between mile markers 278 and 296. State Route 89 between mile markers 308 and 323. State Route 89A between mile markers 318 and 347. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... White Spar Campground, Yavapai Campground, Powell Springs Campground, Potato Patch Campground, Playground Group Campground, Potato Patch Campground, Powell Springs Campground, Yavapai Campground, Lynx Campground, Eagle Ridge Group Campground, Hilltop Campground, Cayuse Picnic Area, Acker Park, AC Williams Granite Creek Park, Watson Lake Park, Mountainview Park and Goldwater Lake Park. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Hackberry Wash, Cherry Creek, Verde River, Spence Creek, Ash Creek, Coyote Spring, Osborne Spring Wash, Coyote Wash, Munds Draw, Hackberry Wash, Agua Fria River, Bitter Creek, Winters Wash, Racetrack Wash, Blowout Creek, Oak Wash, Mint Wash, Lynx Creek, Granite Creek, Brushy Wash, Bottleneck Wash, Little Chino Valley, Butte Creek, Cienega Creek, Chaparral Gulch, Willow Creek, Miller Creek, Yarber Wash and Bannon Creek.

Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:38PM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

12:38 PM — 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and west central Arizona, including the following areas, in east central Arizona, Northern Gila County. In north central Arizona, Black Mesa Area, Coconino Plateau, Eastern Mogollon Rim, Grand Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Marble and Glen Canyons, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 and Western Mogollon Rim. In northeast Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County and White Mountains. In west central Arizona, Yavapai County Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep monsoon moisture in place across northern Arizona will lead to storms capable of producing rainfall in excess of 2 inches per hour, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Prescott National Forest

Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure Order

The purpose this order is to protect public health and safety due to flash flood risk and sanitation issues and to protect natural resources from degradation.

About

Located in the cool pines of central Arizona's Mingus Mountain, this campground provides a high-elevation escape with some of the most expansive views in the region. From various vantage points, campers can see the Verde Valley below, the red rocks of Sedona, the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, and the distant Mogollon Rim. The campground sits conveniently between the towns of Prescott Valley and Cottonwood, each about 18-19 miles away for supplies. The campground offers 30 sites across several loops: 19 sites originally designed for RVs with electric hookups (currently non-functional due to lightning damage), 6 tent-only sites in Loop B, and a 5-site overflow tent loop that opens during busy periods. A group site accommodates larger parties. All sites feature fire rings and picnic tables. Vault toilets and potable water are available, though water faucets cannot be used for filling RV tanks. The Mingus Mountain area offers extensive recreational opportunities including hiking trails of varying difficulty, mountain biking, horseback riding, and even hang gliding and paragliding. A Forest Service host is on-site during the operating season. Cell reception is available with Verizon providing the best coverage.

Directions

From Highway 89A between Prescott Valley and Jerome, turn onto Forest Road 104 at Summit Picnic Site. Follow the dirt road approximately 2.5 miles to a 4-way stop. Turn right to enter the campground.

Nearby Campgrounds

Playground Group 1.0mi Potato Patch Campground 2.2mi Dead Horse Ranch Cabins 7.2mi Dead Horse Ranch Campground 7.5mi Powell Springs Campground 8.4mi Woo Ranch 19mi Hilltop Campground 20mi Lynx Campground 20mi Eagle Ridge Group Campground 20mi

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi —
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $10 - $14

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (928) 567-4121

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Useful Links

Mingus Mountain
Recreation.gov Reservations
Prescott NF Campground Info

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