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Powell Springs Campground

10 mi southwest of Verde Village, AZ · Verizon 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months

About Powell Springs Campground

A historic campground built by the CCC, Powell Springs is flanked by Hackberry Wash, a seasonal creek. Ponderosa pines provide shade in the campground, and riparian vegetation grows along the wash. [View photos on Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/prescottnf/albums/72157710633255827) **Note: This site closes following especially heavy rain or snow, and when the roads are too icy. If you plan to visit and want to make sure it is open, please contact the Verde Ranger Station: 928-567-4121. When the office is closed, please check the right-hand column under "Alerts and Warnings" to see if there are weather-related closures, and follow the link to see if this site is closed or on a reduced schedule.** - 11 campsites - 12 picnic tables - 2 fireplaces - 9 fire pits - 11 pedestal grills - No drinking water - Vault toilet - No garbage service - Please pack it out

  • Fees: None
  • Season: Year-round
  • Managed by: USFS - Prescott National Forest
  • Where: 10 mi southwest of Verde Village, AZ · 34.57807, -112.06766

Things to do:

History & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

54°
32°Jan
57°
33°Feb
63°
37°Mar
69°
42°Apr
78°
50°May
89°
59°Jun
92°
65°Jul
89°
63°Aug
84°
58°Sep
74°
48°Oct
62°
38°Nov
53°
32°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.

See Powell Springs Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Fly over in 3D Directions

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Cherry TrailATV road0.8 mi11.6 mi
FR 9004FATV road1.4 mi0.5 mi
Medlar SpringsHorse2.4 mi1.7 mi
Ash CreekHorse2.5 mi2.5 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Cottonwood (Dark Sky Community), 11 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 12.4 mi
Propane: 20.6 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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