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Playground Group

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Playground Group
Playground Group
Playground Group
Playground Group

About Playground Group

Close to historic western towns and centrally located in Arizona, Playground Group Campground is a great place for groups of up to 75 people to enjoy a secluded mountain getaway. The 7,500 ft. elevation of the site, puts it near the summit of Mingus Mountain in Prescott National Forest. Spectacular views of the surrounding desert valleys as well as the nearby towns of Sedona, Jerome and Prescott Valley await campers on the winding drive to and from the site.

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2026 (Current year)

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Reviews (17)

What Guests Are Saying

Playground Group is an ideal family camping destination, offering ample space for outdoor activities and proximity to scenic hiking trails and wildlife viewing. The campground features a spacious cooking area with multiple tables and grills, ensuring a comfortable experience for large groups. While access for trailers can be challenging due to narrow pathways, the overall cleanliness and friendly camp hosts contribute to a memorable stay.

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Peggy H

June 5, 2023

5

There is one 30 amp plug and two 110 amp plugs there. Two bathrooms, men and women's. Also a pond down the road. You can bring your ATV as long as they have OHV tags .

Suzanne B

May 22, 2023

4

It was very nice to have such a private site. No generators to listen to. Lots of wildlife in the meadow across from us every evening. We heard wild turkeys in the morning. Saw elk and deer at night. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained. We brought our own water and do we’re good. It was a very pleasant experience.

Liz G

May 15, 2023

5

This is one of my favorite places. The location is great, the camp host is friendly and non intrusive and the place is clean. There are multiple tables and grills and a great firepit. Tons of room to spread out and enjoy nature and the preserve next door is great for wildlife spotting.

Liz G

May 24, 2022

5

This is a perfect campground for us. It is close for traveling to and easy to find and access. I really enjoy having the pit toilets available, and a camp host right down the road. I've always preferred to boondocks and get away from everyone while camping, but the huge increase in outdoor adventure seekers over the last few years has made that difficult. Reserving this group site gives me the camping privacy I crave and allows me to invite friends and family to join me. I have reserved for the past 2 years and intend to continue using this site for years to come.

Joseph J

October 17, 2021

5

The 2 hosts who were there when we arrived were very friendly.

Richard V

January 10, 2020

4

I couldn't say that it was perfect or pretty soon everybody would be reserving my favorite spot and I'd have to go somewhere else, but it is a pretty awesome spot. Elevation is good so that it is reasonably cool, even in the Arizona summer. It is farther from Phoenix than is good for families with little kids. But the facilities are excellent and there is plenty of room to have a large group of campers. IT is good to have the tables and charcoal grills but if I want to bring propane grills it is more difficult to find enough room around the built in units to not crowd yourself around the tables. Even with that, it is still a great place to camp.

Anonymous

5

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Location Playground Group

Address:
Prescott National Forest
Camp Verde, AZ, 86322
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.6983 / -112.136

Elevation: 2292 feet

Policies & Rules

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Maximum stay limit is 14 days within 30 consecutive days in Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed sites.

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Drinking water is not available at this Site. Drinking water can be obtained at the Mingus Picnic Site. 

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This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations

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This region has frequent thunderstorms from mid-June through mid-September, Be Prepared and know the weather.

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Pets are welcome but must be on a 6 foot leash or in a cage and never unattended.

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Quite hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

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OHV/ATV use is prohibitied in the campground

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Fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited at all times on National Forest Lands.

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Fire restrictions may be imposed due to dry conditions, at which time smoking, wood and charcoal fires may be prohibited.

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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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