Potato Patch Campground

Prescott National Forest

Campers looking for some peace and quiet will find this relaxing campground offers cool summertime temperatures and easy access from scenic Hwy 89A in central Arizona. The campground is located at 7,200 ft. in elevation between Mingus Mountain and Woodchute Wilderness in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general campground questions contact the Verde Ranger District at 1 (928) 567-4121.

Each site at Potato Patch Campground features a picnic table, paved parking, a level tent pad (non-electric sites only), and an elevated fire ring with grill. Accessible sites have an additional pedestal grill.

Loop B: All twelve sites have electrical hookups (30 amp). Tents are not permitted. See site map under photos.

Three composting toilets, garbage service, and potable water (not for filling RV tanks) are available to all campers.

Need to Know

• Maximum stay limit is 14 days within 30 consecutive days in Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed sites.
• A Forest Service host is on site.
• Access is limited to a combined vehicle length of 40 ft.
• Interagency Senior and Access passes are honored for a 50% discount on overnight fees only.
• All guests without a reservation (first-come, first-served) or a second vehicle must pay with exact change using the self-pay kiosk as soon as campsite is selected.
• Pets are welcome but must be on a 6 foot leash or in a cage and never unattended.
• Quite hours are between 10 pm and 6 am.
• OHV/ATV use is prohibited in the campground.
• Fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited at all times on National Forest Lands.
• Fire restrictions may be imposed due to dry conditions, at which time smoking, wood and charcoal fires may be prohibited.
• Click here for more information on the Prescott National Forest.
• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Natural Features

This mountain top campground offers a cool respite from hot Arizona summers -- a classic forest setting for a memorable camping adventure. Connect with your inner naturalist and observe the wildlife and wildflowers found in abundance around the campground. Interesting geology can be found in any direction with many significant rock formations, canyons and mountains within easy driving distance from Potato Patch.

Nearby Attractions

The historic and eclectic mining town of Jerome is just down the steep, winding mountain road, with unique shopping and dining opportunities and Jerome State Historic Park. Tuzigoot National Monument, an ancient pueblo, and the lively historic towns of Clarkdale and Cottonwood with museums and basic services are just over 9 miles away. Hayfield Draw OHV Area is located on Highway 260 between Cottonwood and Camp Verde for a unique OHV recreational experience. The towns of Prescott Valley and Prescott are 20 miles away and provide a wide array of services, shopping and dining.

Recreation

Wildlife viewing, hiking, scenic driving and off-highway scenic driving are popular in the area. The wanderer in you will appreciate your close proximity to Yeager Canyon Trail #28 and Woodchute Trail #102, a rewarding hike into the 5,923 acre Woodchute Wilderness and view from the top of Woodchute Mountain. Access to a segment of The Great Western Trail is located adjacent to the campground. Mingus Lake is just across the highway and stocked for fishing. The Verde River in the valley below offers rafting, kayaking and bird watching.  

Contact Information

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PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST VERDE RANGER DISTRICT 300 EAST HIGHWAY 260 Camp Verde AZ 86322

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (928) 567-4121 DURING OFFICE HOURS 0800 -0430 M-F

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Prescott, take U.S. Highway 89 north past Granite Dells, turn right on Hwy 89A and travel approximately 20 miles to the top of Mingus Mountain on steep, mountainous grade. Potato Patch Campground entrance will be to your left (across from the Summit Picnic Area) on Forest Road 106.

From the Verde Ranger Station in Camp Verde, travel approximately 20 miles northwest on Hwy 260 (toward Cottonwood). Turn left on Hwy 89A. Stay on Hwy 89A (watch for a second left turn), then follow the paved and winding mountain road through the town of Jerome and up to the summit on Mingus Mountain. This road is steep with tight hairpin turns and few pull-offs in Jerome or on the roadway. The turn-off to Potato Patch is on the right, across from the Summit Picnic Area.

Available Campsites

• Site A15, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A09, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A18, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A28, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B09, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A20, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A10, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A22, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A21, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A13, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A12, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A03, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B06, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A24, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B01, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A07, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A16, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B07, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A17, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A06, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A11, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A14, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B02, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A08, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B10, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B04, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A01, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B11, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A27, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A19, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B12, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A02a, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B05, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A23, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A26, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A05, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A02, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A25, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A04, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B08, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B03, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric

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