Pictures courtesy of the Prescott National Forest -Yavapai Campground.
Campground Overview:
Yavapai Campground is within the Granite Basin Recreation Area, at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The campground is located seven miles northwest of downtown Prescott. The campground was designed and developed to be integrated within the natural setting of granite rock outcrops and a variety of vegetative species. Present are ponderosa pine, limber pine, oak, manzanita, and a variety of shrubs and grasses. The facility is within a short distance of the Granite Mountain Wilderness Area, and Granite Basin Lake. Access to these areas can either be made by several interlocking hiking trails or by driving a short distance. Plenty of sunlight awaits you!
Campsites:
Yavapai Campground has 19 single occupancy campsites and two double occupancy campsites. Campsites number 4, 16, and 21 are walk-in only and cannot be reserved. Each campsite has a picnic table, steel fire ring, and established tent pad(s). Four accessible campsites have a small pedestal fire grill. All campsite driveways are back-in and have asphalt surfaces. Some campsite driveways allow a camp unit (RV or tow vehicle and trailer) and an extra vehicle quite easily, while others may not. Campsites number 3 and 4 are limited to a trailer length of 15 feet maximum or an RV length of 25 feet maximum. Campsite 10 can accommodate a trailer length of 10 feet maximum (i.e., pop-up) or a cab-over camper, or an RV that is a maximum length of 25 feet. Services include two composting restrooms, trash dumpsters, and water faucets. Campsite #9 has 30/50 amp power at no extra charge, and no other amenity. There is no dump station in the campground.
Campground at a Glance
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Developed |
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Year-Round |
Nearby City: |
Prescott |
Fishing: |
None |
Campground Website: |
Yavapai Campground |
Campground Map: |
Click Here |
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Location: |
Nearby Attractions and Activities:
A few miles Northeast of Prescott sits the Granite Basin Recreation Area, which is nestled among pines and boulders of Prescott’s iconic Granite Mountain. The Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round including: hiking, backpacking, horse riding, non-motorized boating, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and picnicking. Within the region are several day-use areas, and Granite Basin Lake, which is known for channel catfish, large-mouth bass, and sunfish. Rising prominently north of Granite Basin Lake is Granite Mountain at 6,874 feet. The Granite Mountain Wilderness Area is comprised of the mountain’s rugged topography and mixed vegetation suite. (Click Here for Map of Area)
Lynx Lake Recreation Area- Lakeshore Trail
Southeast of downtown Prescott is Lynx Lake Recreation Area. Lynx Lake is an immensely popular area in the Prescott National Forest that offers a variety of recreation opportunities for all age groups. Activities include fishing, boating, and hiking among others. West of Prescott, is the Thumb Butte Recreation Area. Its 6,515-foot prominence is quite visible in the Prescott Basin. The Thumb Butte area is one of the most popular destinations on the Prescott National Forest. Mild weather, cool ponderosa pine forest, a comfortable picnic area, and a variety of trails that offer hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers many routes to explore. (Click Here for Map of rea)
The City of Prescott, nestled at an elevation of 5,200′ feet above sea level amongst the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., Prescott’s perfect weather provides an average temperature of 70 degrees, with four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, streams, and rolling meadows filled with wildlife.
Once the territorial capital of the state, Prescott is rich with history embodied in its world famous Whiskey Row and abundant historical landmarks. Whether you’re seeking to relax in a natural environment filled with beauty and wildlife, or the history of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and cowboy forays in the most famous saloons of the Old West, check out the True West and Real Adventure.
The city provides numerous recreational opportunities including three lakes: Watson, Willow, and Goldwater Lake. Each have unique qualities and recreation opportunities including boating, fishing, birdwatching and hiking. The city also manages numerous hiking trails around the city. The Granite Dells can be seen along the hiking trails around Watson Lake and are worth the trip. (Click here for more information about Prescott recreation)
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