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 P
VerifiedOctober 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
As so many have said this was a quiet spot and even with the camp host nearby we felt privacy. There were fire ants as someone stated before, but fortunately not on the tent pad and only one hill near parking slip. Everything was perfect and clean. This campsite was quiet, immaculate and the bathroom lights were censored so no need to fuss with a light both approaching the restroom and inside. We will definitely camp here again!
Myrna H
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Myrna H
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Michael O
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
The campsites are well maintained and the bathroom was spotless - very rare for a public campsite bathroom. The campers (patrons) staying at the campsite were respectful to the quite hours. My wife and I enjoyed 4 days of boon-docking at the site and will return.
Michael O
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
The campsites are well maintained and the bathroom was spotless - very rare for a public campsite bathroom. The campers (patrons) staying at the campsite were respectful to the quite hours. My wife and I enjoyed 4 days of boon-docking at the site and will return.
Daniela H
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Very nice campground, lots of space on your site. Beautiful nature, we saw many hummingbirds.
Daniela H
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Very nice campground, lots of space on your site. Beautiful nature, we saw many hummingbirds.
John O
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Primitive, but.
I like the composting toilet because there is no offensive smell in there due to proper ventilation. There is a convenient water pump too to get drinking water when you need it. The campsites are all level and sit relatively high throughout this location. It rained a great deal due to the strong monsoon season we are having this year. Despite that, the campsite (# 15) drained very well so my tent never flooded. The only missing amenity is a working shower. If it had that - I would rate this site as 5 stars.
John O
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Primitive, but.
I like the composting toilet because there is no offensive smell in there due to proper ventilation. There is a convenient water pump too to get drinking water when you need it. The campsites are all level and sit relatively high throughout this location. It rained a great deal due to the strong monsoon season we are having this year. Despite that, the campsite (# 15) drained very well so my tent never flooded. The only missing amenity is a working shower. If it had that - I would rate this site as 5 stars.
Amy H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
It was my first time camping in a national forest and the experience was lovely. The sites are spread out enough that while we caught glimpses of our neighbors, we didn't have to feel like we were sharing our entire weekend with them. Quiet hours were respected and I enjoyed falling asleep to the sound of the cicadas. The toilets were well maintained and only on one visit—just before bed Saturday night—did I notice any smell, but it was gone by the next morning, We did struggle to find level areas of shade at our site, and spoke to some neighbors who had the same problem. I would recommend bringing an extra tarp to create your own shade. Mosquitos were a bit heavy (it being monsoon season), so we ended up using our repellent up halfway through the weekend and having to buy more. The campground is only 5 miles away from Walmart, but feels secluded and away from it all.
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 4, 2026
