Powell Springs Campground

Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. The campground may close temporarily following heavy rain or snow when roads become icy or impassable. No reservations accepted.

About

Powell Springs Campground is a historic campground built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, located in the Cherry area of Prescott National Forest at 5,300 feet elevation. The campground is flanked by Hackberry Wash, a seasonal creek, with ponderosa pines providing shade and riparian vegetation growing along the wash. The campground offers 11 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no drinking water or trash service, so visitors must bring their own water and pack out all trash. Each site is equipped with a table, fire ring or grill. The campground is accessible via mostly paved roads with the last portion on dirt roads suitable for passenger cars in dry conditions, though not recommended for rigs over 35 feet due to site size and access limitations. Central Arizona's mild climate makes Powell Springs accessible year-round, though the site may close temporarily following heavy rain or snow when roads become icy or impassable. Campfires are allowed in developed fire pits only, and stays are limited to 14 days within any 30-day period. Dogs must be on leash, and OHV/ATV use is prohibited within the campground.

Directions

Take Highway 69 to Dewey, turn left on Highway 169. Drive approximately 9.5 miles, then turn left on Cherry Road, a dirt road accessible to passenger cars except during wet weather. Follow road approximately 4.5 miles to campground on left.

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