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Arizona › Yavapai County › Prescott National Forest

Yavapai Campground

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Open year-round. Water is currently unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances. Check-in after 2:00 p.m., check-out by noon. Maximum stay 14 days within any 30-day period.

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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.

From Recreation.gov

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there is no water available at Yavapai Campground. For real time updates, you can call our main office at (928) 443-8000.

About

Yavapai Campground is nestled within the Granite Basin Recreation Area at 5,600 feet elevation, offering 21 campsites designed for tent, RV, or trailer camping up to 40 feet. The campground integrates naturally with its surroundings of granite rock outcrops and mixed vegetation including ponderosa pine, limber pine, oak, and manzanita. Sites are compact but provide privacy and solitude, each equipped with a picnic table, steel fire ring, and established tent pads. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the area's diverse recreation opportunities. Granite Basin Lake lies a short distance away, offering fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and sunfish, plus canoeing and bird-watching. Multiple connector trails provide access to Granite Mountain Wilderness, which rises to 6,874 feet to the northwest. Most trails accommodate hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov for most sites, while sites 4, 16, and 21 remain first-come, first-served. Four ADA-accessible campsites are available, and Site 9 offers 50-amp electric hookup. Vault toilets and garbage service are provided. The Interagency Senior/Access Pass provides a 50% discount on single campsites occupied by the pass holder.

Directions

From downtown Prescott, take Montezuma Street north to Whipple Street, which becomes Iron Springs Road. Continue northwest on Iron Springs Road for 3.5 miles, then turn right onto Granite Basin Road (FSR 374). Travel 2 miles to Yavapai Campground on the left.

Nearby Campgrounds

Alto Pit Ohv Campground 1.4mi Thumb Butte 3.6mi White Spar Campground 7.5mi Indian Creek Campground 8.7mi Groom Creek Schoolhouse 11mi Lower Wolf Creek Campground 11mi Groom Creek Horse Camp 11mi Upper Wolf Creek Group 11mi Lynx Campground 10mi

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $24 - $36

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length 40ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (928) 443-8000

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

Arizona State Road Conditions
Arizona State Tourism
View on Recreation.gov
USFS Yavapai Campground

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Photos

Yavapai Campground Site 18
Site #15 with Granite Mountain in the Background
Yavapai Campground entrance with Granite Mountain in the background
Site #13 double site
Yavapai Campground with Beautiful Mountain Views
Site #14 looking SSW
Yavapai Campground Trailhead
Yavapai Campground Information Kiosk
Yavapai Campground Restrooms with Trash Collection and a Water Spigot

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