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State Park
Potato Patch Campground
Cottonwood, AZ
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- Address:Cottonwood, AZ
About
Overview
Campers looking for some peace and quiet will find this relaxing campground offers cool summertime temperatures and easy access from scenic Hwy 89A in central Arizona. The campground is located at 7,200 ft. in elevation between Mingus Mountain and Woodchute Wilderness in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general campground questions contact the Verde Ranger District at 1 (928) 567-4121.
Recreation
Wildlife viewing, hiking, scenic driving and off-highway scenic driving are popular in the area. The wanderer in you will appreciate your close proximity to Yeager Canyon Trail 28 and Woodchute Trail 102, a rewarding hike into the 5,923 acre Woodchute Wilderness and view from the top of Woodchute Mountain. Access to a segment of The Great Western Trail is located adjacent to the campground. Mingus Lake is just across the highway and stocked for fishing. The Verde River in the valley below offers rafting, kayaking and bird watching.
Facilities
Each site at Potato Patch Campground features a picnic table, paved parking, a level tent pad (non-electric sites only), and an elevated fire ring with grill. Accessible sites have an additional pedestal grill.
Loop B: All twelve sites have electrical hookups (30 amp). Tents are not permitted. **See site map under photos.**
Three composting toilets, garbage service, and potable water (not for filling RV tanks) are available to all campers.
Natural Features
This mountain top campground offers a cool respite from hot Arizona summers -- a classic forest setting for a memorable camping adventure. Connect with your inner naturalist and observe the wildlife and wildflowers found in abundance around the campground. Interesting geology can be found in any direction with many significant rock formations, canyons and mountains within easy driving distance from Potato Patch.
Nearby Attractions
The historic and eclectic mining town of Jerome is just down the steep, winding mountain road, with unique shopping and dining opportunities and Jerome State Historic Park. Tuzigoot National Monument, an ancient pueblo, and the lively historic towns of Clarkdale and Cottonwood with museums and basic services are just over 9 miles away. Hayfield Draw OHV Area is located on Highway 260 between Cottonwood and Camp Verde for a unique OHV recreational experience. The towns of Prescott Valley and Prescott are 20 miles away and provide a wide array of services, shopping and dining.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Potato Patch Campground
Trail
Woodchute Trail
Arizona
8.5 mi1,591 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Mingus Mountain OHV Trail
Arizona
15.4 mi2,661 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Gaddes Canyon Trail
Arizona
3.6 mi571 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
North Mingus Loop Trail
Arizona
4.1 mi1,670 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Yaeger Canyon Loop Trail
Arizona
5.6 mi1,519 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Smiley Rock OHV Trail
Arizona
22.7 mi5,023 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page
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