Playground Campground
USFS · Group Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Group Campground
- Hours
- May 1 - October 31
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Woods Canyon Dump Station · 72.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 34.6984, -112.1361
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located next to a protected mountain meadow, Playground Group Site is shaded by ponderosa pines and lies at 7000' elevation. Mingus Lake is a short distance up the road, and trails in the area are abundant. There are 12 picnic tables, 3 large BBQ grills, and a large fire pit.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Playground Campground free?
No. Playground Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Playground Campground?
Take Highway 89A for 7 miles southwest of Jerome, or 13 miles east of Prescott Valley, to Forest Road 104 (by the Summit Picnic Area). Take Forest Road 104 for approximately 1.5 miles. Playground Group Campground is on the left side of the road.
What are the rules at Playground Campground?
Check in is after 2 PM,and check out is by 12 PM.Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.Campfires in developed fire pits onlyFireworks are prohibitedDogs must be on leash (6 ' maximum)OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campgroundMaximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
