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
John K
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Campsite #1 is nestled against huge boulder. Loved it as a tent camping site. Felt private with great view of Granite Mountain. Not real close to toilet.
Lisa R
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
We love this campground and the surrounding area. We enjoy the hikes, too.
Lisa R
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
We love this campground and the surrounding area. We enjoy the hikes, too.
Nancy M
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
While the small campground is in a lovely location and the sites are nicely laid out with space between most sites, the care for the campground was not the greatest. The bathrooms were not clean (toilet paper out; trashcan not emptied; wasps nesting in one of them), the campsites were not cleaned after being vacated, so there was trash in the campsite and in the fire ring. Several campsites that are reservation only were reserved, but not occupied, leading to a lot of people driving through the campground looking for a site to camp and not able to find one, even though there were a lot of sites clearly not being occupied yet said reserved. It just appears that this sweet little campground is being neglected, which is a shame as it's such a great find.
Nancy M
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
While the small campground is in a lovely location and the sites are nicely laid out with space between most sites, the care for the campground was not the greatest. The bathrooms were not clean (toilet paper out; trashcan not emptied; wasps nesting in one of them), the campsites were not cleaned after being vacated, so there was trash in the campsite and in the fire ring. Several campsites that are reservation only were reserved, but not occupied, leading to a lot of people driving through the campground looking for a site to camp and not able to find one, even though there were a lot of sites clearly not being occupied yet said reserved. It just appears that this sweet little campground is being neglected, which is a shame as it's such a great find.
Thomas S
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Campground maintenance is poor. Restrooms had rodent feces, were out of toilet paper and large trash cans inside restrooms were full. Campsites were usable but had liter on the ground and dirty picnic tables.
Karen M
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
I love this quite little campground. Private sites, beautiful views and lots of hiking near by.
Thomas S
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Campground maintenance is poor. Restrooms had rodent feces, were out of toilet paper and large trash cans inside restrooms were full. Campsites were usable but had liter on the ground and dirty picnic tables.
Karen M
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
I love this quite little campground. Private sites, beautiful views and lots of hiking near by.
Abigail H
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
The campground is great! Sadly, late September, there were a whole lot of hornets and our kids wouldn’t venture from the camper so we didn’t even stay. Lovely layout and infrastructure. This would be 5 stars if it weren’t for the hornets.
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
