Playground Group
Open seasonally May 1 through October 31. Reservations required 3-12 months in advance via Recreation.gov. No potable water available. Fire restrictions may be in effect during dry conditions.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 5:40PM MST until July 21 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Gila County in east central Arizona... Coconino County in north central Arizona... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * Until 845 PM MST. * At 540 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned 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... Strawberry, The Toilet Bowl, Fossil Creek Waterfall, Fossil Creek Day Use Area and Fossil Springs Wilderness. This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 240 and 244...and between mile markers 246 and 251. State Route 87 between mile markers 269 and 279. This includes the following swimming holes... All swimming holes and waterfalls on Fossil Creek and Fossil Creek Dam "The Toilet Bowl". This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Fossil Creek, Corduroy Wash and West Clear Creek.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 4:55PM MST until July 21 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * Until 800 PM MST. * At 455 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned 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... Camp Verde, Middle Verde, Cherry, Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Bignotti. This includes State Route 260 between mile markers 211 and 217. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Powell Springs Campground. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Verde River, Oak Creek, Cherry Creek, Cienega Creek, Grief Hill Wash, Ash Creek and Gaddis Wash.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 4:04AM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Yavapai County, Coconino County, northern Gila County, Navajo County, central and southern Apache County. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ this morning through this 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.
About
Playground Group Campground is a single-site group facility located near the summit of Mingus Mountain at 7,500 feet elevation in Prescott National Forest. Shaded by mature ponderosa pines and adjacent to a protected mountain meadow, the campground offers a secluded setting with pleasant daytime temperatures and cool mountain breezes that provide relief from Arizona's desert heat. The group site accommodates up to 100 people and includes 12 picnic tables, three large BBQ grills, and a large communal fire pit. An accessible vault toilet is on site, and trash service is provided. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available, though water can be obtained at the nearby Mingus Picnic Site. Mingus Lake is a short distance up Forest Road 104. The surrounding area offers hiking trails of varying difficulty. Jerome, a former copper mining town turned artist community, is seven miles northeast on Highway 89A. Tuzigoot National Monument and Dead Horse Ranch State Park along the Verde River are also nearby.
Directions
Take Highway 89A to Forest Road 104, located seven miles southwest of Jerome or 13 miles east of Prescott Valley near the Summit Picnic Area. Take Forest Road 104 approximately 1.5-2 miles. Playground Group Campground is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $75 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 567-4121 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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