White Spar Campsite on a Misty Morning
Site 14 picnic area perched on the hill with four concrete stairs to reach it
White Spar Campground Trail
White Spar Campground Information Kiosk
White Spar Campsite with table and fire ring on raised rock walled platform

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

37 total sites

About White Spar Campground

White Spar Campground at 5.6 ft in elevation is a short drive of 2.7 mi south of downtown Prescott and east of Hwy 89. Campers will appreciate the mild weather and the cool ponderosa pine forest the campground is nestled in. The campground's convenient location allows for many opportunities for pursuing camping, hiking, mountain biking and bird watching. Several loop trails in the area allow for multiple modes of travel. The Tri-City Community comprising Prescott, Chino Valley, and Prescott Valley has events, functions, benefits, and attractions throughout the year are all within a few minutes' drive. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general campground questions contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at 1 (928) 443-8000.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Birding

Birding

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Dumpster
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

37 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 03, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 04, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 05, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 06, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 07, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 08, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 10, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 14, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 15, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 16, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 17, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 18, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 19, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 20, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 21, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 23, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 26, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 27, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 28, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 29, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 30, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 31, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 32, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 33, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 34, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 35, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 36, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 37, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 38, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 39, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 40, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 41, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (666)

What Guests Are Saying

White Spar Campground is praised for its clean facilities, well-maintained sites, and friendly camp hosts, particularly Manny, who is noted for being helpful and engaging. The campground's proximity to Prescott and various biking and hiking trails adds to its appeal, making it a convenient getaway. However, some guests mentioned issues like road noise, power lines affecting the scenery, and occasional pest problems, but overall, most reviews highlight a positive camping experience.

Review Summary

4.1
666 reviews
5
53.8%
358
4
23.4%
156
3
12.2%
81
2
5.3%
35
1
5.4%
36

KYLE B

Verified

October 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND

1

The campground was fine. The campground host were nice. My problem is with the online reservation system. I travel between Alaska, Montana, and Arizona every year. I don't have a carved in stone itinerary. In the Prescott weekend, I needed three nights at the campground but, your website would only allow for two. I figured the campground hosts could straighten this out. No, no, no. It was out of their hands. So, no I do not like online only recreation.gov system.

Larry M

Verified

October 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND

4

The RV space was very adequate for our overnight stay although backing a trailer around boulders is never easy. Also, there were cigarette butts on the ground in our space so the space had not been cleaned before our arrival; never saw the camp host come around.

Larry A

Verified

September 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND

5

Awesome camping area. Wish it had a dump site though.

Michael C

Verified

September 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND

4

We had a wonderful stay! Our spot was perfect for our needs. The scenery at White Spar was beautiful! There were some trails we were able to walk and for the most part the camp spots were adequately spaced apart. We loved that it was close enough to town to pick up supplies that we may have forgotten or go out to have a nice meal. It was relatively close to Courthouse Square in Prescott which is a really beautiful area of town. The only con was that it was a little too close to a busy road and the time we were there there were a lot of motorcycles with loud mufflers running up and down that road, which is the only reason I rated this at four stars instead of five, but the nights were quiet. Other than that this was a terrific campground and we will definitely be going back for many years!

Phil B

Verified

September 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND

5

Great campground close to Prescott yet still provided the camping experience we all want. Great sites, very quiet, and the stars at night were just incredible. Great hiking/biking trails right from the campground as well. We would certainly come here again.

Cara-lee L

Verified

September 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND

5

As someone who has stayed at this campground several times I am in full appreciation of the new host. Finally someone who pays attention to what is going on in the campground. He is friendly and helpful as well. Things seem to be taken care of there.
This is a beautiful treed area with old growth oaks and many tall pines. Lots of deer and birds. I even saw blue birds last time there.
The down side is the road noise. Every jerk on a motorbike goes screaming down that road like it is a necessity. How rude!
You still have to really choose your site carefully if you rely on solar. Most of the sites are far to shady. 6 is good. So is 3. The forest service should rethink where the tent spots are. Tents should have the shady areas - EG site 3.
And the forest service really needs to fix the bathrooms. Although they have obviously been cleaned, and deodorant stickups added, the pit toilets smell so bad! I can barely use the bathrooms at all. They should be more like the toilets at Yavapai campground - the recycling toilets - at least the smell in those is outside instead of inside.

kelly g

Verified

September 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND

2

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Anjelita C

Verified

August 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND

4

The only bad thing about this site is the location for the tent. It was on a slope. When we would get into our sleeping bags, we would slide down. Other than that it was the perfect size for a small group.

John S

Verified

August 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND

4

Had never heard of White Spar but it was very good. So close to Prescott Whiskey Row and so put in the country too. We had our Side by Side and we found nice Forrest off roading close.
Young lady camp hostess Macie went above and beyond to help us find a spit that was inaccurate from rec.gov website. Very good 4 days will go back.

Cindy R

Verified

August 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND

4

It was nice, only setback was that you can hear vehicles drive by

Location & Directions for White Spar Campground

Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District, 344 S. Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303 United States

Elevation: 1,717 ft

Getting There

<p><strong>From Phoenix, Arizona:</strong> Traveling Northbound on I-17 take Exit 262 onto Hwy 69 North to Prescott, cointnue on Hwy 69 for 41 mi until you arrive in downtown Prescott. Turn left on Montezuma Street (Highway 89) south for 2.7 mi. ...

Nearest town

Prescott, AZ - 2.9 mi

About 6 min to downtown

Highway access

White Spar Campground is accessible via State Route 89, which is the primary route in the area.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Maximum stay limit is 14 days within 30 consecutive days in Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed sites.
  • No RV sanitary dump station is available.
  • Water is available seasonally.
  • Fires are permitted only in concrete block grills or steel fire rings.
  • At least one person must occupy a campsite during the first night after camping equipment is set up. Camping equipment may not be left unattended for more than 24 hours
  • Single campsites are designed for up to 5 people and double campsites up to 10 people
  • The number of camp units allowed (one camp unit is either an RV towing a car, and/or vehicle towing a trailer) per single campsite and two per double campsite. One or two extra vehicles may be possible.
  • All guests without a reservation (first-come, first-served) or a second vehicle $5 at a single site, or $5 each for the 3rd and 4th vehicle for a doublce site must pay with exact change using the self-pay kiosk as soon as campsite is selected.There is a daily $5.00 fee for a 2nd vehicle at a single campsite and a daily $5.00 fee each for a 3rd and a 4th vehicle at a double campsite.
  • Pets are welcome but must be on a 6 foot leash or in a cage and never unattended.
  • Discharging any weapon 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.
  • Internal road system designed for vehicles 45 feet or less. Accommodations for equipment vary by campsite.
  • Vehicles must remain on an established campsite driveway to prevent damage to vegetation and features, and to allow for safe traffic flow.
  • 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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