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.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:59PM MST until October 12 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai, western Coconino, northern Gila, and far southern Navajo counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A upper-level trough will help pull moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel up into western Arizona to produce showers and thunderstorms Saturday, followed by extended periods of rainfall through at least Sunday. Thunderstorms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding, while extended periods of rain can lead to elevated streams, rivers, and flow through washes. Greatest risk of heavy rainfall looks be along higher terrain due to upsloping. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:58PM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All of central and northern Arizona, including Apache, Navajo, Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong upper-level trough along with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will create a synoptic pattern supportive of strong gusts across northern Arizona, especially along the higher terrain.
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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