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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 W
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: Loop B
Great campground. Clean grounds, great hosts and super clean bathrooms. Good hiking nearby and an easy drive to Mingus Lake. Will definitely be back.
Katherine L
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: Loop B
We had a wonderful 4 days at Potato Patch. It was nice to be in the higher elevation this time of year. With all of the rain, everything is beautiful, green and lush. Love all the different hiking trails too.
We can't wait to go back!
karen b
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: Loop A
Campground was clean, well maintained by hosts. I loved the composting vaults too
kathy n
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: B08, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful camp quiet very well kept and clean restroom camp host friendly and very helpful
Andrea P
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: Loop A
Excellent campsite.. Clean and quiet. A flock of wild turkeys came by in the meadow. What a treat!
Andrew W
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: Loop A
Great location! The cool summer temps tires were amazing! Make sure you look at the lot size before you pick a spot in case you have a large tent. Spots are pretty spaced out and it was great being so close to Jerome!
Rondalyn C
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: Loop A
We absolutely love potato patch campground & the hosts are amazing. But .....
We always camp in site 17, right next to the restroom. The contractor being used to clean the restrooms is doing a sub-standard job. We watched him first fill the toilet paper holders, then he took a wad of paper towels & a squirt bottle into the womens side, then using the SAME now used wad of paper towels went into the mens. Came out, thru the paper towels away and left. No cleaning of floors - the womens toilet seat was left with feces on it. What a shame as the prior contractor for the 2020 season did a very professional job.
Chris B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: Loop A
Quiet campground with an excellent trailhead.
Mary G
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: Loop B
A great campground. Quiet and relaxing. No cell service so if that’s needed you will have to drive into Jerome or Prescott to get service.
Julie H
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: Loop B
We will definitely be back! ! Clean restroom and friendly host. It stormed on and off all weekend, and still had a great experience.
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. |
