Mingus Mountain

**Riding4Jesus** · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 27 Location: Phoenix, AZ.

Located in the pines at an elevation of about 7,500 feet and atop Mingus Mountain, this campground offers the visitor a scenic vista and relatively cool summertime temperatures. On a clear day the scenic overlook, located near the camping facilities, offers a spectacular view of the Verde Vally.
There are 2 camping loops in this Recreation Area. The tent camping area, Loop B, has 6 sites withtables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. The newly built Loop E has 19 sites with tables, fire rings, and electrical hookups at each site. A water system is being built for the are but is not yet ready to use. Campsites at either loop are first-come, first-served ony. The campground is open from May 1 through October 31 depending on weather.
Campsites in Loop B are $6.00 per day per unit. Campsites in Loop E are $6.00 per day per unit. Spur lenght in Loop E is 40 ft.
Two day use areas are also associated with the Recreation Area. Loop A has 2 parking lots, 12 picnic tables, grills, and a vault toilet. There is a $2.00 parking fee. The vista has parking for 3 vehicles, 4 picnic tables, and a vault toilet.
Access: From Prescott, take U.S. Highway 89 north to U.S. Hwy 89A. Turn right onto Hwy 89A and travel this road for approximately 19 miles to the junction of Forest Road 104 at the summit. FR 104 is on your right as you approach the summit. Turn right onto FR 104 and travel for about 4 miles to the campground entrance. This dirt road is suitable for all types of vehicles when the road is dry.
From the Verde Ranger Station, take Highway 260 north for approximately 20 miles to the junction with Hwy 89A. This route will take you through the communities of Bridgeport and Cottonwood. Turn left onto Hwy 89A and travel for about 14 miles through the historic mining town of Jerome to the junction with FR 104 just before the paved highway descends towards Prescott Valley. Turn left onto FR 104 and go about 4 miles to the campground.

Travel time: 60 min. from Prescott or Camp Verde
Road condition: Paved, then dirt
Elevation: 7,500 ft.

Facilities:

• 25 campsites with tables and grills
• 2 day use picnic sites
• Vault toilets
• No water currently available

Stay limit: 14 days

Special attractions:

• Panoramic view of Verde Valley
• Access to North Mingus Trail #105, View Point Trail #106, Coleman Trail #108, and Gaddes Trail #110