About Alto Pit OHV Campground
Number of accommodations: 11
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (196)
What Guests Are Saying
Alto Pit OHV Campground is praised for its beautiful surroundings, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, offering a peaceful camping experience with adequate privacy between sites. The campground features great OHV trails and excellent cell phone coverage, making it enjoyable for outdoor enthusiasts. However, some visitors noted issues with noise from ATVs and dirt bikes, as well as concerns over road conditions and trash management.
What Guests Are Saying
Alto Pit OHV Campground is praised for its beautiful surroundings, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, offering a peaceful camping experience with adequate privacy between sites. The campground features great OHV trails and excellent cell phone coverage, making it enjoyable for outdoor enthusiasts. However, some visitors noted issues with noise from ATVs and dirt bikes, as well as concerns over road conditions and trash management.
Review Summary
Jim S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND
Nice area to ride
Jim S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND
Nice area to ride
Amy Z
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND
Great campground. The camp host was so helpful and we had an amazing time.
Amy Z
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND
Great campground. The camp host was so helpful and we had an amazing time.
Lisa F
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND
We have stayed in marks managed by Recreation.gov for many years in states too numerous to mention. Sometimes we make reservations ahead of time online but probably 50% of the time we simply drive in and then fill out on site envelope and pay what is due. Upon our visit to Alto Pit campground we followed the same boldly listed large instructions that we always do. We did also look at the other numerous signs on the board at the entrance. There are so many signs that you get lost in all of the information. After paying our fee the camp host came by and told us that we did our reservation incorrectly and that the process had recently changed and that there was a sign addressing this. We went back to the board with him and he pointed out a small, 8x10 very wet (since it had rained) sign in the bottom corner stating all overnight reservations needed to be done online. This is very confusing as there are still payment envelopes available upon which he informed us that they were for day use however it isn't stated anywhere that envelopes are NOW FOR DAY USE ONLY. One week later we are still waiting for our refund as we paid cash in the provided envelope and then paid online by credit card.
My suggestion for Recreation.gov is to put the sign stating the changes ON TOP OF THE OTHER SIGN WE ARE ALL USED TO. Maybe mark it in red. Mmmmm, maybe remove the old signs period.
We were then directed to the local Recreation office in Prescott where we informed them about what happened, and are still awaiting our funds to be returned to us. In talking to the staff there, this is a very common problem with the recent changes and because there are so many people like us who have used the register on site process for many years. As we drove around other campgrounds in the Prescott area, new signs are also in a very inconspicuous location on the entrance boards.
Lisa F
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND
We have stayed in marks managed by Recreation.gov for many years in states too numerous to mention. Sometimes we make reservations ahead of time online but probably 50% of the time we simply drive in and then fill out on site envelope and pay what is due. Upon our visit to Alto Pit campground we followed the same boldly listed large instructions that we always do. We did also look at the other numerous signs on the board at the entrance. There are so many signs that you get lost in all of the information. After paying our fee the camp host came by and told us that we did our reservation incorrectly and that the process had recently changed and that there was a sign addressing this. We went back to the board with him and he pointed out a small, 8x10 very wet (since it had rained) sign in the bottom corner stating all overnight reservations needed to be done online. This is very confusing as there are still payment envelopes available upon which he informed us that they were for day use however it isn't stated anywhere that envelopes are NOW FOR DAY USE ONLY. One week later we are still waiting for our refund as we paid cash in the provided envelope and then paid online by credit card.
My suggestion for Recreation.gov is to put the sign stating the changes ON TOP OF THE OTHER SIGN WE ARE ALL USED TO. Maybe mark it in red. Mmmmm, maybe remove the old signs period.
We were then directed to the local Recreation office in Prescott where we informed them about what happened, and are still awaiting our funds to be returned to us. In talking to the staff there, this is a very common problem with the recent changes and because there are so many people like us who have used the register on site process for many years. As we drove around other campgrounds in the Prescott area, new signs are also in a very inconspicuous location on the entrance boards.
Kennon P
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND
I love this place!!
Kennon P
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND
I love this place!!
Mohamed C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND
Recommended, good trails
Not really the greatest spot if you don't have an OHV! Pretty noisy as people make loops around the campsites...
Mohamed C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND
Recommended, good trails
Not really the greatest spot if you don't have an OHV! Pretty noisy as people make loops around the campsites...
Location Alto Pit OHV Campground
Address:
Prescott National Forest
Prescott, AZ, 86303
United States
From the courthouse located in downtown City of Prescott, go northwest on Iron Spring Road. Continue 5 miles past the junction of Gale Gardner Way and Iron Springs Road. Alto Pit is on the right side of the road.
The campground is accessible via Iron Springs Road, which connects to State Route 89 approximately 5 miles to the north.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.59 / -112.559
Elevation: 1849 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- One person must stay at the campsite the first night after setting up, and equipment cannot be left unattended for over 24 hours.
- One person must stay at the campsite the first night after setting up.
- Do not leave camping equipment unattended for over 24 hours.
- For more information, check Prescott National Forest's website.
- Check Prescott National Forest's website for more campground information.
- Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information on firewood.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- You can stay for a maximum of 14 days within a 30-day period.
- You cannot dispose of private property waste in campground trash bins.
- Fireworks and sparklers are not allowed anywhere in the National Forest.
- The speed limit within the campground is 15 MPH.
Utilities
- There are no water, electricity, or RV dump station facilities available.
Fires & fuel
- You can only have fires in designated fire rings or stoves.
- Only use local firewood to prevent pest spread; check dontmovefirewood.org for details.
- Use local firewood only to prevent pest spread.
Site types & loops
- You must camp in designated campsites only.
Site capacity
- Campsites allow a maximum of 5 people and 2 vehicles, except for site #3 which allows 10 people and 4 vehicles.
- Not all double sites can fit four RVs or trailers.
Vehicles & parking
- Single campsites allow 1 RV or vehicle with a trailer; double campsites allow 2. Extra vehicle fees apply: $5 for a second vehicle in singles, $5 each for 3rd and 4th. Double sites are $36 for one vehicle, max 4 vehicles.
- Single campsites allow 1 RV or vehicle with a trailer; double campsites allow 2.
Fees & deposits
- Pay for a second vehicle with exact change at the self-pay kiosk upon arrival. A $5 fee applies except on Wednesdays.
- There is a $5 fee for a second vehicle in single campsites; $5 each for the 3rd and 4th vehicles.
- Double family campsites are $36 for one vehicle with a maximum of four vehicles.
- Pay for the second vehicle with exact change at the self-pay kiosk when you arrive.
- A $5 day use fee applies, except on Wednesdays.
General
- Quiet hours between and .
- Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- ATVs may travel on the campground’s one-way road only to access trails (no laps are permitted).
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Last updated: May 29, 2026
