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  3. Camp Verde
  4. Playground Group

Camping at Playground Group near Camp Verde

Public campground · Camp Verde · 1 campsite · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

About this campground

Playground Group Campground sits near the summit of Mingus Mountain at about 7,500 feet in Prescott National Forest, offering wide views down to the surrounding desert valleys and toward nearby towns such as Jerome, Sedona and Prescott Valley as you climb the winding road to the site. The campground is a single, large group site (TOTAL CAMPSITES: 1; SITE TYPE BREAKDOWN: 1 Both RV Sites & Tent Sites) designed for groups of up to roughly 100 people, set among tall ponderosa pines that temper summer heat with cool mountain breezes.

5.0
on Recreation.gov · 11 reviews
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
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Price
Play1
group standard nonelectric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
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Playground Group: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Playground Group?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (per the listing)
Does Playground Group have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Playground Group?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Playground Group?
Allowed (per the listing)
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At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 1 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 1 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (9 reports), T-Mobile 4 (1 report), AT&T 3 (1 report)
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (11 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“We loved our experience at this group campground. Plenty of room for tents and a nice large cooking eating area with 12 tables and 3 BBQ grills. We will likely come back again!”

David P 5 · Sep 2024 · Recreation.gov
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Hawks Hideaway Camping, LLC

7.7 mi from Playground Group (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Dead Horse Ranch

7.8 mi from Playground Group (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Arizona State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Rio Verde RV Park

8.6 mi from Playground Group (straight-line)
Sites from $47/night
$95 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Small-Group Grand Canyon Complete Tour from Sedona or Flagstaff Sedona area · 9 hr–11 hr · from $209/person
    • Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package Sedona area · 3.5 hr · from $186/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Sedona’s ONLY Guided ATV Tour: Western Red Rock Backcountry Sedona area · 4 hr · from $230/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

The Glamping R-Pod - Pet Friendly!
The Glamping R-Pod - Pet Friendly!

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 4 · 37 mi from campground

$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2021 Aspen Trail EXPLORE NORTHERN AZ BY "HIGHMOUNTAINCAMPING"FULLY STOCKED
2021 Aspen Trail EXPLORE NORTHERN AZ BY "HIGHMOUNTAINCAMPING"FULLY STOCKED

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 42 mi from campground

$130/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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"Wildwood Retreat" a 2023 Wildwood X-Lite 273QBXL
"Wildwood Retreat" a 2023 Wildwood X-Lite 273QBXL

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 10 · 67 mi from campground

$115/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Playground Group

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Small-Group Grand Canyon Complete Tour from Sedona or Flagstaff
Small-Group Grand Canyon Complete Tour from Sedona or Flagstaff

Sedona area · 9 hr–11 hr · from $209/person

Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package
Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package

Sedona area · 3.5 hr · from $186/person

Sedona’s ONLY Guided ATV Tour: Western Red Rock Backcountry
Sedona’s ONLY Guided ATV Tour: Western Red Rock Backcountry

Sedona area · 4 hr · from $230/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Sedona Vortex Jeep Experience: Energy Sites & Scenic Views
Sedona Vortex Jeep Experience: Energy Sites & Scenic Views
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 1–Oct 31: RV & Tent $0 per night
  • Peak season May 1–Oct 31: RV & Tent $0 per night

stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard nonelectric (group)

1 site · $0/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Sedona area · 2.5 hr · from $150/person

Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour
Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour

Sedona area · 5.5 hr · from $126/person

Sedona Off-Road Jeep Tour: Rugged Western Canyons & Wildlife
Sedona Off-Road Jeep Tour: Rugged Western Canyons & Wildlife

Sedona area · 3 hr · from $135/person

Sightseeing Highlights Tour of Sedona
Sightseeing Highlights Tour of Sedona

Sedona area · 2 hr · from $63/person

Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona

Sedona area · 11.5 hr · from $312/person

Sedona Red Rock Backcountry Jeep Tour: Moderate 4x4 Adventure
Sedona Red Rock Backcountry Jeep Tour: Moderate 4x4 Adventure

Sedona area · 2 hr · from $107/person