Potato Patch Campground

Prescott National Forest, AZ · ≈11.5 mi to Prescott Valley
Sites
41
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
30A
ADA
To town
11.5 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers seeking Wildlife Viewing
  • Pet-friendly camping
  • Pull-through RV sites

✕ Not ideal for

  • Boondocking or off-grid camping
  • Those needing full hookups

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
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What's here

29 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
12 StandardsDrive-In access
Rig compatibility

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35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
CampingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Prescott Valley, ~11.5 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: US Forest Service, Conservation Legacy

Overview

Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground