Playground Group
Jerome, Arizona · 7,523 ft · In Prescott National Forest
Photos: Conservation Legacy
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,523 ft (2,293 m)7,523 ft2,293 m
Sites1
Playground Group lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Campfires allowed
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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About
Overview
Close to historic western towns and centrally located in Arizona, Playground Group Campground is a great place for groups of up to 75 people to enjoy a secluded mountain getaway.
The 7,500 ft. elevation of the site, puts it near the summit of Mingus Mountain in Prescott National Forest. Spectacular views of the surrounding desert valleys as well as the nearby towns of Sedona, Jerome and Prescott Valley await campers on the winding drive to and from the site.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Playground Group: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny48°34°
- ThuSunny54°43°
- FriMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain55°42°
- SatSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 14% chance of rain50°40°
- SunSlight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain55°42°
Nearby camping
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Mingus Mountain Tent Camp Sites
Campground · 0.9 mi · Clarkdale
Mingus Group
Public Land · 1.0 mi · Clarkdale
Mingus Mountain Campground
Public Land · 1.0 mi · Clarkdale
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Jerome share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 7.8 mi
Quail Loop Campground
Cottonwood, AZ · On State agency land · Dead Horse Ranch State Park
- 8.1 mi
Blackhawk Loop Campground
Cottonwood, AZ · On State agency land · Verde River Greenway State Natural Area
- 8.1 mi
Red-Tail Hawk Loop Campground
Cottonwood, AZ · On State agency land · Verde River Greenway State Natural Area
- 8.1 mi
Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground
Cottonwood, AZ · On State agency land · Verde River Greenway State Natural Area
- 15 mi
Rockview Dispersed Camping Area
Cottonwood, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Coconino National Forest
- 16 mi
Surprise Dispersed Camping Area
Cottonwood, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Coconino National Forest
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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