About Yavapai Campground
Number of accommodations: 18
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (535)
What Guests Are Saying
Yavapai Campground is a clean, quiet, and well-maintained facility with beautiful views and convenient hiking trails nearby. Many visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for relaxation just outside of Prescott. Although some sites may be tight for larger rigs and close together, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Yavapai Campground is a clean, quiet, and well-maintained facility with beautiful views and convenient hiking trails nearby. Many visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for relaxation just outside of Prescott. Although some sites may be tight for larger rigs and close together, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Denise W
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Site 1 was quieter than I expected. The large boulders blocked site 21 generator noise. Not a lot of shade in the morning hours but later in the day the one pine tree provides adequate shade. My rig set up is 13ft trailer with standard SUV, and it fit nicely in the site. Site 1 might be a challenge for anything over 16ft.
Cara-lee L
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Still my favorite recreation.gov campground!
Friendly hosts. Nice clean facilities. Tasty water! And trash removal.
The sites are spread out better than most place. You still get some privacy. Some sites are very shady. Some are not.
And it's very close to town.
I will continue to camp here and recommend the place!
Cara-lee L
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Still my favorite recreation.gov campground!
Friendly hosts. Nice clean facilities. Tasty water! And trash removal.
The sites are spread out better than most place. You still get some privacy. Some sites are very shady. Some are not.
And it's very close to town.
I will continue to camp here and recommend the place!
Filip K
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
I purchased online a 2-night pass for a designated campsite. However, the campsite I really wanted was first come, first serve. Sure enough, when I got there, the campsite I wanted was available. So, I asked the host if we could switch the prepaid campsite for the first come first serve site. The answer was "no." I had to cancel the original prepaid 2-nights, which I did not even get a $8 refund as mentioned on the rec.gov website because there was a "system error." Furthermore, I needed to rush to pay now cash for the new campsite I selected since it was first come first serve. In hindsight, I spent $72 + online fees for 2-nights of camping, and no help from a ranger or a host. Let's just say, I'll stick to dispersed camping before using the rec.gov website for future bookings.
Filip K
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
I purchased online a 2-night pass for a designated campsite. However, the campsite I really wanted was first come, first serve. Sure enough, when I got there, the campsite I wanted was available. So, I asked the host if we could switch the prepaid campsite for the first come first serve site. The answer was "no." I had to cancel the original prepaid 2-nights, which I did not even get a $8 refund as mentioned on the rec.gov website because there was a "system error." Furthermore, I needed to rush to pay now cash for the new campsite I selected since it was first come first serve. In hindsight, I spent $72 + online fees for 2-nights of camping, and no help from a ranger or a host. Let's just say, I'll stick to dispersed camping before using the rec.gov website for future bookings.
Vonda M
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Nice quiet campground close to many trails. Although only pit toilets where provided the composting toilets were clean and relatively oderless. We plan on returning.
Vonda M
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Nice quiet campground close to many trails. Although only pit toilets where provided the composting toilets were clean and relatively oderless. We plan on returning.
Paul S
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Pleasant forested setting, quiet campground.
Paul S
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Pleasant forested setting, quiet campground.
Kathleen H
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Our spot was spotless with a beautiful view!
The bathrooms were kept up clean by the camp host. And we’re close enough to town to enjoy downtown Prescott!
Location Yavapai Campground
Address:
Prescott National Forest
Prescott, AZ, 86303
United States
From downtown Prescott, take Montezuma Street north to Whipple Street, which becomes Iron Springs Road. Continue northwest on Iron Springs Road for 3.5 miles and then turn right onto Granite Basin Road (FSR 374). Travel 2 miles to Yavapai Campground located on the left.
Yavapai Campground is accessible via Iron Springs Road, which connects to major roads in the Prescott area. The nearest major highway is AZ-89, approximately 10 miles to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.6025 / -112.539
Elevation: 1780 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- A campsite must have at least one person present the first night and equipment cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours.
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 any 30-day period.
- Swimming and wading in Granite Basin Lake are prohibited.
- Only electric motors and manual-powered boats are allowed.
Fires & fuel
- Fires are allowed only in designated areas and with specified materials.
- Fireworks are not allowed anywhere on National Forest Lands.
- Fire restrictions may apply in dry conditions, potentially prohibiting smoking and campfires.
- Obtain firewood locally to prevent pest spread; do not transport firewood.
Utilities
- Water and restrooms are available at the campground.
- There is no RV dump station available.
Site capacity
- Single campsites accommodate up to 5 people, while double campsites can accommodate up to 10 people.
Vehicles & parking
- Single campsites allow 2 vehicles; double campsites allow 4. Fees apply for additional vehicles.
- Not all campsites can accommodate vehicles up to 40 feet long; measure your vehicle to be sure.
Site types & loops
- Campsites 3 and 4 allow trailers up to 15 feet or RVs up to 25 feet; campsite 10 allows trailers up to 10 feet or RVs up to 25 feet.
Pets
- Pets are allowed but must be leashed or caged and cannot be left unattended.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
