Mingus
Mountain Campground is located about 1 hour from
either Prescott or Camp Verde and can be reached by paved
road except the last 3 miles which is a dirt road. The campground
is located overlooking Verde Valley and on clear days, the
nearby scenic overlook offers outstanding views. Summer
temperatures are drastically lower then nearby Prescott
and Cottonwood. Make sure you pack it in and pack it out,
Mingus Mountain does not have a trash collection area.
There
are no facilities for showers, RV hookups, waste disposal or water.
Hiking
is available nearby with access to North Mingus Trail #105, View
Point Trail #106, Coleman Trail #108, and Gaddes Trail #110
Directions
From
Prescott take hwy 89 north to hwy 89A. Take HWY 89A 19 miles to
FR 104 at the summit. Take FR 104 east approx. 3 miles to the
campground. FR 104 is dirt but can accomodate all vehicles when
dry.
From
Camp Verde take hwy 260 Northwest for 20 miles to Junction
89A. Take hwy 89A 14 miles through the historic town of
Jerome (where you will find a couple of old west saloons
and a haunted hotel) to FR 104. Take FR 104 3 miles to the
campground.