About Granite Basin Recreation Area
Nestled among pines and boulders of Prescott's iconic Granite Mountain, Granite Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round including: hiking, backpacking, horse riding, non-motorized boating, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and picnicking. Scroll down (below the recreation map) to learn more about the excellent recreational opportunities in Granite Basin. [**Granite Basin Recreation Area Brochure**](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3832043.pdf) (1.54 MB) **Note: Some sites in this recreation area may close to prevent resource damage following especially heavy snow and when the roads are too icy. If you plan to visit and want to make sure it is open, please contact the Bradshaw Ranger Station: 928-443-8000.** **Notice:**Visitors are asked to be alert and stay on existing trails when recreating on Granite Mountain as the area…
- Managed by: Prescott National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi west of Prescott, AZ · 34.61421, -112.54884
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lake | Horse | at camp | 1.5 mi |
| Metate Connector | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Mint Wash | Horse | 0.1 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Granite Mountain | Horse | 0.2 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Balancing Rock | Horse | 0.2 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Old Trail Head Road | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 8.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Cayuse Equestrian Trailhead 1 mi
- Yavapai Campground 1 mi
- Alto Pit Ohv Campground 1.8 mi
- Thumb Butte 4.6 mi
- Thumb Butte #9 5.8 mi
- Campsite #1 · 7 mi SW of Prescott 6 mi