About Playground Group
Close to historic western towns and centrally located in Arizona, Playground Group Campground is a great place for groups of up to 75 people to enjoy a secluded mountain getaway. The 7,500 ft. elevation of the site, puts it near the summit of Mingus Mountain in Prescott National Forest. Spectacular views of the surrounding desert valleys as well as the nearby towns of Sedona, Jerome and Prescott Valley await campers on the winding drive to and from the site. The surrounding forest offers many hiking trails of various levels of intensity, from easy short-distance walks to more challenging elevated climbs. Campers who need a break from hiking can relax around the campground, take in the views and listen to the sound of the wind in the pines. The site has a large group gathering place with picnic tables, grills, a large fire pit and vault toilet and is adjacent to a family picnic area.…
- Fees: - $75 for 1-25 people - $100 for 26-50 people - $125 for 51-75 people - $150 for 76-100 people
- Managed by: Prescott National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi southwest of Jerome, AZ · 34.69833, -112.13611
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 9003N | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Allen Spring | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 11.0 mi |
| Mingus View | Horse | 0.3 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Butterfly | Horse | 0.3 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Middle | Horse | 0.4 mi | 0.7 mi |
| West Rim | Horse | 0.4 mi | 1.1 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 bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 7.6 mi
Propane: 19.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Mingus Mountain 0.5 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi S of Jerome 1.1 mi
- Mingus Mountain Campground 1.1 mi
- Potato Patch Campground 1.3 mi
- Woodchute Wilderness 4.2 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi NE of Clarkdale 7.1 mi