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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (748)
What Guests Are Saying
Potato Patch Campground offers a clean, peaceful environment with friendly and helpful hosts, Carol and Harry. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained restrooms, beautiful natural surroundings, and nearby hiking trails. While some campers experienced noise disturbances from neighboring sites, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking a relaxing getaway.
What Guests Are Saying
Potato Patch Campground offers a clean, peaceful environment with friendly and helpful hosts, Carol and Harry. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained restrooms, beautiful natural surroundings, and nearby hiking trails. While some campers experienced noise disturbances from neighboring sites, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking a relaxing getaway.
Review Summary
Rachel S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: Loop A
This site is so beautiful and they hosts are just amazing!!!! I can’t wait to go back.
Renae B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: Loop A
Love this campground. The compost toilets have no odor. The camp hosts are the best!
Fred W
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: Loop A
To make our reservation was easy and without any hassle. When arriving at our site the camp host, Ken, had already posted a "Reserved" sign with the length of our stay. We have stayed at this site for a few years before the "Reservation" program was started and we really like the Potato Patch C.G. The camp host was very friendly, courteous and accommodating. Also, as always, this C.G. has very clean sites and bathrooms. It is really an excellent place to relax!
Barry M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: Loop A
The two times I've camped at Potato Patch, the campground was tidy, fire pit has been cleaned out and it's has always been quiet and pleasant. The names of the hosts escape me at the moment, but they are welcoming, kind and great conversationalists!
Would highly recommend this campground!
Larry M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: Loop A
Located in a quiet shady hollow among pine trees. Close to Jerome. No cell service! There has been no sign where to turn, but it is the road on the opposite side of 89A from Mingus Summit Rest Area. If you need cell service, and want great vistas, Mingus Mountain Campground is for you.
Fred W
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: Loop A
To make our reservation was easy and without any hassle. When arriving at our site the camp host, Ken, had already posted a "Reserved" sign with the length of our stay. We have stayed at this site for a few years before the "Reservation" program was started and we really like the Potato Patch C.G. The camp host was very friendly, courteous and accommodating. Also, as always, this C.G. has very clean sites and bathrooms. It is really an excellent place to relax!
Barry M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: Loop A
The two times I've camped at Potato Patch, the campground was tidy, fire pit has been cleaned out and it's has always been quiet and pleasant. The names of the hosts escape me at the moment, but they are welcoming, kind and great conversationalists!
Would highly recommend this campground!
Larry M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: Loop A
Located in a quiet shady hollow among pine trees. Close to Jerome. No cell service! There has been no sign where to turn, but it is the road on the opposite side of 89A from Mingus Summit Rest Area. If you need cell service, and want great vistas, Mingus Mountain Campground is for you.
Vernon H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: Loop B
We have gone up to the camp ground for about 25 year,to the old campground and now to the new one and we love it a it is only 20 mi from home. Sorry about having to make reservation now as we just go up there at the spur of the minute. The Huebners
Aimee A
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: Loop A
Potato patch has beautiful sites with the amenty of clean bathrooms which have been newly upgraded (maybe composting??). We have been there a few times and found sites that have more privacy than your typical state park. We like the idea of being more in nature but can't do it without a full size toilet. Behind us were no campers, just trees and the NF. There is a lake an easy walk away and the Arizona trail is accessible near by with beautiful terrain moving north (we didnt do the southern direction). Ranger station up the road is very friendly with additional local information.
Location & Directions for Potato Patch Campground
Prescott National Forest, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 United States
Elevation: 2,127 ft
Getting There
From Prescott, take U.S. Highway 89 north past Granite Dells, turn right on Hwy 89A and travel approximately 20 mi to the top of Mingus Mountain on steep, mountainous grade. Potato Patch Campground entrance will be to your left (across from the S...
From Prescott, take U.S. Highway 89 north past Granite Dells, turn right on Hwy 89A and travel approximately 20 mi 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 mi 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.
Highway access
Potato Patch Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 89 and Highway 89A, located approximately 20 miles from both Prescott and Camp Verde.
Policies & Rules
General
- Maximum stay limit is 14 days within 30 consecutive days in Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed sites.
- A Forest Service host is on site.
- Access is limited to a combined vehicle length of 40 ft.
- Interagency Senior and Access passes are honored for a 50% discount on overnight fees only.
- 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.
- Pets are welcome but must be on a 6 foot leash or in a cage and never unattended.
- Quite hours are between .
- OHV/ATV use is prohibited in the campground.
- Fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited at all times on National Forest Lands.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed due to dry conditions, at which time smoking, wood and charcoal fires may be prohibited.
- 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.
- Click here for more information on the Prescott National Forest.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026
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