Yavapai Campground with Beautiful Mountain Views
Yavapai Campground entrance with Granite Mountain in the background
YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND Site 18 with Granite Mountain view and rock pillars
Yavapai Campground Site #15 with Granite Mountain in the Background behind the metal table
Yavapai Campground Trailhead

Available sites

18 total sites

About Yavapai Campground

Yavapai Campground is within the Granite Basin Recreation Area, at an elevation of 5.6 ft. The campground is located seven miles northwest of downtown Prescott. Main attractions are mild weather, cool ponderosa pine forest, and Granite Basin Lake. Activities include fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and sunfish, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and bird watching. Rising to the northwest is prominent Granite Mountain Wilderness Area. Several connector and loop trails reside in close proximity to the campground. Most trails allow for multiple modes of travel. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general campground questions contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at 1 (928) 443-8000.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 10, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 14, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 15, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 17, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 18, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 19, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 2, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 20, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 3, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 5, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 6, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 7, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 8, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 9, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved

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.

Review Summary

4.4
578 reviews
5
66.1%
382
4
19.0%
110
3
6.4%
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2
2.6%
15
1
5.9%
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Karen M

Verified

October 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND

5

I love this quite little campground. Private sites, beautiful views and lots of hiking near by.

Thomas S

Verified

October 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND

2

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.

Abigail H

Verified

October 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND

2

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.

Abigail H

Verified

October 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND

2

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.

Danise A

Verified

September 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND

1

There is a terrible Wasp and Bee problem here. (9/2021) The water spigots and Bathrooms are swarmed with these insects. They also invaded our campsite within 24 hours and made it unbearable. I have no fear of bees or allergies, but it’s was insane the numbers flying around. Using the bathroom facilities means being enclosed in with many large Wasps flying around you also.

Danise A

Verified

September 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND

1

There is a terrible Wasp and Bee problem here. (9/2021) The water spigots and Bathrooms are swarmed with these insects. They also invaded our campsite within 24 hours and made it unbearable. I have no fear of bees or allergies, but it’s was insane the numbers flying around. Using the bathroom facilities means being enclosed in with many large Wasps flying around you also.

Jaime S

Verified

September 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND

5

This was a lovely little campground very near Prescott. The views of Granite Mountain from camp were stunning. There is a small lake nearby for a picnic and fishing. just stayed one night but was very nice.

Jaime S

Verified

September 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND

5

This was a lovely little campground very near Prescott. The views of Granite Mountain from camp were stunning. There is a small lake nearby for a picnic and fishing. just stayed one night but was very nice.

Linda S

Verified

September 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND

4

The campground is spacious, so your neighbors are not on top of you. The sites are set up with level pads for tents. Our only problem was that we had two people with tents and didn't realize that sites really are set up for just one tent. You have to get a "double site" if you want to set up two tents on a level pad. We managed to put the other tent in an acceptable spot on our site. So even though you can have up to 5 people in a single site, double check that you can fit two tents on your site if needed. Great hiking trails right from the campground. The composting toilets nearer to Sites 4 and 6 have almost no odor...nice. The other traditional pit toilets near site 15 smelled as usual for those types of toilets. We'd stay here again. Probably would select sites 1-5, 8-10.

Linda S

Verified

September 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND

4

The campground is spacious, so your neighbors are not on top of you. The sites are set up with level pads for tents. Our only problem was that we had two people with tents and didn't realize that sites really are set up for just one tent. You have to get a "double site" if you want to set up two tents on a level pad. We managed to put the other tent in an acceptable spot on our site. So even though you can have up to 5 people in a single site, double check that you can fit two tents on your site if needed. Great hiking trails right from the campground. The composting toilets nearer to Sites 4 and 6 have almost no odor...nice. The other traditional pit toilets near site 15 smelled as usual for those types of toilets. We'd stay here again. Probably would select sites 1-5, 8-10.

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...

Nearest town

Prescott, AZ - 6.8 mi

About 16 min to downtown

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

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