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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
Edgar C
VerifiedMay 13, 2021 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful place
Allyson C
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful scenery to go exploring in.
John S
VerifiedMarch 29, 2021 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: Loop B
one of our favorite campgrounds, close to home.
Cori P
VerifiedMarch 5, 2021 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: Loop A
My kids absolutely loved it here. They cant wait to go back!
Joan P
VerifiedNovember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: Loop B
Many hiking trails within walking distance from campground. Clean campground. TV reception.
David L
VerifiedNovember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: Loop A
The games keeper was the nicest person! I loved our experience! The campsite was extremely clean and the bathrooms were VERY clean as well! They did not smell nor had a harsh chemical smell. Overall, we loved this campsite and will be returning for another weekend of camping!
Kristina G
VerifiedNovember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: Loop A
I had my heart set on seeing some trees, but my trip to Kings Canyon/Sequoia was cancelled due to the fires. I was able to get a spot at the last moment in this place and it was a very good decision. The campground is very scenic and the nearby hike offered a good mix of woods and desert landscaping. Loop B has hookups, but it definitely does not have any sort of rustic appeal, as there is no shade and a lot of large RV's with people watching TV all night. We ended up in A28, which did not have any hookups, but was very quiet and shaded below some gorgeous trees. Overall, I found loop A to have a much nicer feel if you are looking to escape the madness and disconnect for a while. The only caveat is that it is very quiet, with a mix of tents and RVs, so running the generator excessively will make you stand out in the worst way, even if it is allowed. We only ran it for a few hours a day, and never had any issues. I think A02 is definitely the best spot, but A03 and A04 are good, as well. A12-15 will have more road noise, since they are closest to the highway, but I would still say that any spot in A is better than any spot in B, unless you really need hookups. The restrooms were very clean and the overall condition of the campground was very good.
We arrived fairly late at night, driving in from LA via Prescott. The drive up 89A into the park was certainly no issue for a 25' RV, but I definitely advise taking the loop via Skull Valley and Iron springs, as opposed to the 89, when approaching Prescott from Congress, if coming up from southern California in an RV. Just make sure to fuel up in Congress, because there are very few facilities beyond that point and you will not pass any services at all on the north side of Prescott/Pioneer Pkwy. The 89A north into Jerome is also a bit tight, but still no issue for a skilled driver in a class C. Definitely not adviseable with a Class A until you get a real good feel for driving.
Dan C
VerifiedNovember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: Loop A
Camp was very well kept and hosts were very friendly.
Robert S
VerifiedNovember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: Loop A
It was a fabulous week. Comfortable days and cold nights that were made for great sleeping in a tent and sleeping bag. Not many people on the trails which were absolutely peaceful and picturesque. Forest Service campgrounds don't get better than Potato Patch.
Andy R
VerifiedNovember 2, 2020 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: Loop B
Wonderfully quiet and tranquil campground. The Hosts were wonderful and we will be returning.
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. |
