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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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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
Harry V
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Awesome stay! The hostess was kind and helpful.She came right out to help me find my spot (after normal hours) Her husband was just as kind and helpful. He gave me tips on the best way to get parked. Two of the best camp host I’ve ever met.On top of that,they are volunteer hosts who went above and beyond to make me feel welcome.The best part was when I went to ask them something , I heard beautiful music (violin and guitar) coming from their campsite.I thought it was their stereo until I got closer and saw that it was them.They even invited me to stay and listen.Unfortunately I had company and couldn’t stay,but I hope they are still there the next time I go.As a matter of fact they will be a major part of the reason I will go back. Best stay ever!
Harry V
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Awesome stay! The hostess was kind and helpful.She came right out to help me find my spot (after normal hours) Her husband was just as kind and helpful. He gave me tips on the best way to get parked. Two of the best camp host I’ve ever met.On top of that,they are volunteer hosts who went above and beyond to make me feel welcome.The best part was when I went to ask them something , I heard beautiful music (violin and guitar) coming from their campsite.I thought it was their stereo until I got closer and saw that it was them.They even invited me to stay and listen.Unfortunately I had company and couldn’t stay,but I hope they are still there the next time I go.As a matter of fact they will be a major part of the reason I will go back. Best stay ever!
lance g
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Always a nice stay.
Demetra C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
This was a nice, clean campground. Bathrooms were also clean and had 2 different ones throughout the campground. I also appreciated the pump they had for fresh water. I will say the sites were way too close together for my liking, felt more like a commune than an independent camping situation. Also, there was someone in my assigned spot when I went, so luckily the host was responsive and able to tell them to leave after they returned (they were gone for an hour when we got there, so we just had to sit around and wait for them to return). There were definitely more private lots, but if you were in the middle (I was in 10), there was a lot more activity and proximity to others. Ultimately I would go back here, but probably choose a less busy weekend and choose one of the outer lots.
lance g
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Always a nice stay.
Demetra C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
This was a nice, clean campground. Bathrooms were also clean and had 2 different ones throughout the campground. I also appreciated the pump they had for fresh water. I will say the sites were way too close together for my liking, felt more like a commune than an independent camping situation. Also, there was someone in my assigned spot when I went, so luckily the host was responsive and able to tell them to leave after they returned (they were gone for an hour when we got there, so we just had to sit around and wait for them to return). There were definitely more private lots, but if you were in the middle (I was in 10), there was a lot more activity and proximity to others. Ultimately I would go back here, but probably choose a less busy weekend and choose one of the outer lots.
Debbie W
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
I stayed for 4 nights, the campground was small which I love, about half full during the week. Super clean, trails right behind campground. I have verizon and was able to stream at night. Daytime temps in mid sept mid 80s in the day and low 60s at night…perfect. The bathrooms: super clean composting vault type..no smell…pretty nice. Sites are well spaced so your night crazy close to your neighbors
Carole C
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Nice campground. We stayed in 17 as it was flat. Wasn’t obvious there is a pathway through the campsite to the toilets.
Debbie W
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
I stayed for 4 nights, the campground was small which I love, about half full during the week. Super clean, trails right behind campground. I have verizon and was able to stream at night. Daytime temps in mid sept mid 80s in the day and low 60s at night…perfect. The bathrooms: super clean composting vault type..no smell…pretty nice. Sites are well spaced so your night crazy close to your neighbors
Carole C
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: YAVAPAI CAMPGROUND
Nice campground. We stayed in 17 as it was flat. Wasn’t obvious there is a pathway through the campsite to the toilets.
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