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 30 at 2:02AM MST until October 30 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils and waterways that flooded as recently as last week. * WHERE...Yavapai County and northern Gila County. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST this morning through 10 PM MST this evening. * 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... - Another round of tropical moisture arrives in central Arizona Friday morning. Expect generalized accumulations of 0.50" to 1.00" of rainfall within the watch area, locally higher amounts of up to 2.00" possible in thunderstorms. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 2:02AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils and waterways that flooded as recently as last week. * WHERE...Yavapai County and northern Gila County. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST this morning through 10 PM MST this evening. * 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... - Another round of tropical moisture arrives in central Arizona Friday morning. Expect generalized accumulations of 0.50" to 1.00" of rainfall within the watch area, locally higher amounts of up to 2.00" possible in thunderstorms. - 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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