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Reviews (578)
What Guests Are Saying
Yavapai Campground offers a peaceful and clean environment with well-maintained bathrooms and beautiful views, making it an excellent choice for camping near Prescott. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, proximity to hiking trails, and friendly camp hosts. However, a recurring concern is the lack of potable water, which has affected some guests' experiences.
What Guests Are Saying
Yavapai Campground offers a peaceful and clean environment with well-maintained bathrooms and beautiful views, making it an excellent choice for camping near Prescott. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, proximity to hiking trails, and friendly camp hosts. However, a recurring concern is the lack of potable water, which has affected some guests' experiences.
Review Summary
Emily S
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
I enjoyed the peaceful space and high desert views. Sunrises were lovely and the weather in mid-October was great, neither too hot in the day or cold at night. It was conveniently close to the town of Prescott without seeming so. I had the opportunity to do a couple hours of hiking and enjoyed the trails right off the campgrounds. There were more options in that regard if i'd had more time for hiking. I would be happy to visit again.
Emily S
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
I enjoyed the peaceful space and high desert views. Sunrises were lovely and the weather in mid-October was great, neither too hot in the day or cold at night. It was conveniently close to the town of Prescott without seeming so. I had the opportunity to do a couple hours of hiking and enjoyed the trails right off the campgrounds. There were more options in that regard if i'd had more time for hiking. I would be happy to visit again.
Mardi K
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Bathrooms were clean!
Nice views
Mardi K
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Bathrooms were clean!
Nice views
November 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
During the two nights mid-week that we camped here it was very quiet. We were the only ones tent camping, and several sites were empty both nights. The sites are spacious and there is a lot of space between them so they felt very private. This campground is close to an excellent mountain bike trail system, and not far from downtown, although we felt like we were in a remote location. I have camped here many times before and it is always a pleasant stay. Compost toilets were clean as well.
November 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
During the two nights mid-week that we camped here it was very quiet. We were the only ones tent camping, and several sites were empty both nights. The sites are spacious and there is a lot of space between them so they felt very private. This campground is close to an excellent mountain bike trail system, and not far from downtown, although we felt like we were in a remote location. I have camped here many times before and it is always a pleasant stay. Compost toilets were clean as well.
November 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
During the two nights mid-week that we camped here it was very quiet. We were the only ones tent camping, and several sites were empty both nights. The sites are spacious and there is a lot of space between them so they felt very private. This campground is close to an excellent mountain bike trail system, and not far from downtown, although we felt like we were in a remote location. I have camped here many times before and it is always a pleasant stay. Compost toilets were clean as well.
November 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
During the two nights mid-week that we camped here it was very quiet. We were the only ones tent camping, and several sites were empty both nights. The sites are spacious and there is a lot of space between them so they felt very private. This campground is close to an excellent mountain bike trail system, and not far from downtown, although we felt like we were in a remote location. I have camped here many times before and it is always a pleasant stay. Compost toilets were clean as well.
George K
VerifiedOctober 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Nice place!! The bathrooms were odor-free, everyone was quiet and the hiking was amazing. My favorite sites are: #1 #3 #12 and #18.
George K
VerifiedOctober 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Nice place!! The bathrooms were odor-free, everyone was quiet and the hiking was amazing. My favorite sites are: #1 #3 #12 and #18.
Location & Directions for Yavapai Campground
Prescott National Forest, Prescott, AZ 86303 United States
Elevation: 1,780 ft
Getting There
From downtown Prescott, take Montezuma Street north to Whipple Street, which becomes Iron Springs Road. Continue northwest on Iron Springs Road for 3.5 mi and then turn right onto Granite Basin Road (FSR 374). Travel 2 mi to Yavapai Campground l...
From downtown Prescott, take Montezuma Street north to Whipple Street, which becomes Iron Springs Road. Continue northwest on Iron Springs Road for 3.5 mi and then turn right onto Granite Basin Road (FSR 374). Travel 2 mi to Yavapai Campground located on the left.
Highway access
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.
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: October 19, 2026