Playground Group Campground

in Prescott National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
40 ft
Sites
1
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Not published
Group sites
Not published

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. See it on Recreation.gov

Playground Group Campground

Located next to a protected mountain meadow (which is privately owned), Playground Group Site is shaded by ponderosa pines. Mingus Lake is a short distance up the road, and trails in the area are abundant. Mingus Mountain Brochure (1.86 MB) NOTE- Brochure Correction: Mingus Mountain Campground and Picnic Site do not have electricity available at this time. View photos on Flickr Facilities • 12 picnic tables • 1 large fire pit • 3 large barbeque grills • No Water • Vault toilet (accessible) • Garbage service

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$75 for 1-25 people • $100 for 26-50 people • $125 for 51-75 people • $150 for 76-100 people

Restrictions

Check in is after 2 PM, and check out is by 12 PM. • 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.

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