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Reviews (330)
What Guests Are Saying
Potato Patch Campground is highly praised for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly camp hosts, who provide helpful information about local trails and sights. Many visitors enjoy the peaceful, beautiful setting surrounded by tall pines, making it a great escape from the valley heat. While some reviewers experienced noise issues and close campsite proximity, the overall sentiment is positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Potato Patch Campground is highly praised for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly camp hosts, who provide helpful information about local trails and sights. Many visitors enjoy the peaceful, beautiful setting surrounded by tall pines, making it a great escape from the valley heat. While some reviewers experienced noise issues and close campsite proximity, the overall sentiment is positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Mark C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: Loop B
Great place to escape the valley heat, less than 2 hours away.
Katie A
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: Loop B
Loved spot B06
JEFF R
VerifiedDecember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: Loop A
Pleasant staff, clean grounds. Love it.
Sharon G
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: Loop A
Very clean campground. Camp hosts very friendly & provided us with trail information as well as sights to see. This is our favorite campground to open in May & close in Oct. Great Place!
James S
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: Loop B
This was our second time camping at Potato Oatch Loop B. We had a great time, spaces are far enough apart that you don’t interact with neighbors unless you want to. Plenty of Aspens in between each spot. Camp host was very friendly and told us about a trail that leads you to the top of the mountain and overlooks Sedona.
Ken T
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: Loop A
The camp hosts were amazing! Without a doubt the best hosts we've ever experienced! The campground was beautiful and very well maintained. We will definitely be back.
Karlene P
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: Loop A
Stayed here for the last few years. Unfortunately, this year wasn’t as enjoyable. We’ll try a new place next year.
Jesus C
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: Loop A
Friendly camp host / clean sites
JEFF R
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: Loop A
Campsites and restrooms were always well maintained. Camp host (Ranger Rick) made regular rounds and stopped to talk anytime we had questions. Very pleasant experience.
Michael K
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: Loop B
Our latest visit was our second to Potato Patch. We knew after our first stay that we would definitely be back! Rick is a great host. He is helpful, personable and he works hard to keep the B-Loop clean and in good condition.
The area up on the Mogollon Rim is a great place to camp, especially during the summer when down in the valley, aka The Firepit, it is soooo HOT! It's a nice escape from the heat and we welcome the relief. Make sure to make your reservations early for those perfect dates for your perfect stay.
We will be back!
Location Potato Patch Campground
Address:
Prescott National Forest
Camp Verde, AZ, 86322
United States
From Prescott, take U.S. Highway 89 north past Granite Dells, turn right on Hwy 89A and travel approximately 20 miles to the top of Mingus Mountain on steep, mountainous grade. Potato Patch Campground entrance will be to your left (across from the Summit Picnic Area) on Forest Road 106.
From the Verde Ranger Station in Camp Verde, travel approximately 20 miles northwest on Hwy 260 (toward Cottonwood). Turn left on Hwy 89A. Stay on Hwy 89A (watch for a second left turn), then follow the paved and winding mountain road through the town of Jerome and up to the summit on Mingus Mountain. This road is steep with tight hairpin turns and few pull-offs in Jerome or on the roadway. The turn-off to Potato Patch is on the right, across from the Summit Picnic Area.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7094 / -112.154
Elevation: 2127 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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A Forest Service host is on site. |
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Access is limited to a combined vehicle length of 40 ft. |
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Interagency Senior and Access passes are honored for a 50% discount on overnight fees only. |
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All guests without a reservation (first-come, first-served) or a second vehicle must pay with exact change using the self-pay kiosk as soon as campsite is selected. |
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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 are between 10 pm and 6 am. |
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OHV/ATV use is prohibited 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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Click here for more information on the Prescott National Forest. |
