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
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.
emily p
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
The only issue I had was how close the dumpster was to my campsite. It was right next to the restrooms. A BEAR was sniffing around there in the middle of the night. Being in a tent, I was terrified. I recommend getting bear box's for food storage and moving the dumpster far away from any campsites. The bear was about 100ft from my tent.
emily p
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
The only issue I had was how close the dumpster was to my campsite. It was right next to the restrooms. A BEAR was sniffing around there in the middle of the night. Being in a tent, I was terrified. I recommend getting bear box's for food storage and moving the dumpster far away from any campsites. The bear was about 100ft from my tent.
Kathyanne D
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
I love camping at Yavapai campground.
I was so disappointed to see the prescribed burn this spring but lots of growth has happened during this incredible monsoon season. I hope to post photos from last year, this spring and this august to show the comparisons from the exact same spots!
Kathyanne D
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
I love camping at Yavapai campground.
I was so disappointed to see the prescribed burn this spring but lots of growth has happened during this incredible monsoon season. I hope to post photos from last year, this spring and this august to show the comparisons from the exact same spots!
Audrey D
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Loved this place! Spent my first solo camping trip here and had a very pleasant experience. It rained a ton but the tent pad space didn't flood or collect a lot of water. The bathrooms smelled great (love the composting toilets)! The lake is a 2 mile walk down the road and it was totally worth seeing- very pretty. I had enough service (TMobile) to make phone calls and text but websites wouldn't load haha- which is fine, you're camping. It's a rather small campground but felt cozy and safe, would definitely go again.
Audrey D
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Loved this place! Spent my first solo camping trip here and had a very pleasant experience. It rained a ton but the tent pad space didn't flood or collect a lot of water. The bathrooms smelled great (love the composting toilets)! The lake is a 2 mile walk down the road and it was totally worth seeing- very pretty. I had enough service (TMobile) to make phone calls and text but websites wouldn't load haha- which is fine, you're camping. It's a rather small campground but felt cozy and safe, would definitely go again.
TIMOTHY O
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Camped at Yavapai in Prescott, Great experience clean site and toilet facility. Very welcoming volunteers Mark and Judy. 7/2022
TIMOTHY O
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Camped at Yavapai in Prescott, Great experience clean site and toilet facility. Very welcoming volunteers Mark and Judy. 7/2022
Chelsea N
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
The campsite is great, spacious and opens out towards Granite Mountain area. It’s a double site so you have room for two tents. We saw some deer in the evening and something bigger visited our tent in the night. We didn’t see what animal it was but it wasn’t a deer, it left on its own after a while. I definitely encourage anyone staying here to be aware of the animals in the area, and be prepared. There was also an INSANE amount of red and black ants all over the site so be ready for that. We have a nice time and would come back again in the future.
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
