Mingus Mountain Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Mingus Mountain Campground
***ALERT: Mingus Mountain Campground Electricity Outage!*** Mingus Mountain Campground currently has no electricity due to lightning damage. Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District, will continue to work to get the electricity restored. At this point, February of 2024, there is no specific date when we expect to have electricity in the campground restored. We will continue to pursue funding to help repair the electrical issues and apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions please call the Verde Ranger Station at (928) 567-4121. Site Description: Located in the cool pines atop Mingus Mountain, this campground offers a spectacular view of the Verde Valley, the red rocks of Sedona, the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, and the Mogollon Rim. View photos on Flickr Mingus Mountain Brochure (1.86 MB) Mingus Rim Trails Description and Map (563 KB PDF; 8.5” X 11”) Facilities • 19 trailer/rv electrical hook-ups (Electricity currently not working.) • 11 tent sites: One loop with five sites is open only when needed for overflow; Neither tent loop has water hydrants, but visitors spending the night may fill water containers in E-Loop or at the Vista Overlook for use within the campground. • Picnic tables and fire rings • 5 vault toilets • Garbage service • Drinking water is available for campground guests for use on site, but not for filling RV water tanks
Before you go
Season
May 1 - October 31
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$14 for campsite with electricity • $10 for tent campsite • $5 for extra vehicle
Restrictions
Check-in after 2:00 p.m./Check-out by 12:00 noon • Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. • Campfires in developed fire pits only • Fireworks are prohibited • Dogs must be on leash (6’ maximum) • OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground • Maximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
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