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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
Justin C
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: Loop A
The camping grounds were much better than I expected. Almost all site was under shaded of many trees, and clean rest rooms. The host of the camping site was very hospitalized and welcoming us.
Bob K
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: Loop A
The hosts make the campground!
Mosier C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful area of pine trees and wonderful weather.
Melissa S
VerifiedOctober 15, 2020 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: Loop B
The campground is very well kept by the very friendly and helpful camp hosts. We will definitely be back again in the spring.
Roxanna R
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: Loop A
Great place to camp ! We had raccoons and deer visit us ! The host was a little grouchy for me but only had one encounter with him
Melissa B
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: Loop A
This campground was the quietest I have ever visited. The camp hosts were super kind and went above and beyond. They were visible throughout the day. The campground was so clean! We will be back!
Samantha O
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: Loop A
The campsites are well spaced, clean and the scenery is beautiful! Be sure to walk up the hill to the overflow parking lot and take the hike located at the end of the lot, there is a trail marker. It’s an easy hike with beautiful views of the sounding woods where you can see the valleys below.
Christine I
VerifiedOctober 8, 2020 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: Loop B
Quiet and very clean ! Helpful campground host.
Amanda M
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: Loop A
Awesome clean campground with lots of space between spots. Great hiking with amazing views!
Jean L
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: Loop A
The campsites are well situated. The host checked on me in the morning which I appreciated. The site was superbly maintained. I very much enjoyed the full day I was there and my evening at my campfire. I do love a nice fire.
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. |
