Prescott Guide talks about great places to camp in Prescott

Prescott Guide can lead you to the great places to visit in Prescott.
With beautiful forest elevations between 5,500 and 6,000 feet, the weather during the spring, summer, and early fall in the Prescott area is ideal for family or group camping. Prescott Guide shares about some of the best places to camp in Prescott.

Granite Basin Campground.
This campground is at an elevation of about 5,600 feet in the Prescott National Forest and will accommodate up to 100 campers. With about 30 vehicle sites, RVs and camping trailers are permitted, but parking is difficult. There are no utility hookups or drinking water. The rugged, boulder-strewn cliffs of Granite Mountain’s wilderness provide a scenic setting for this group campground. There is a 14-day stay limit.

Lynx Lake.
This recreational area is approximately 55 surface acres and is periodically stocked with trout. A State of Arizona fishing license is required for all anglers over the age of 13. No swimming is allowed. The use of boat motors is limited to electrically powered motors, kayaks and canoes.

Upper Wolf Creek.
This is primarily a group campground that can accommodate a maximum of 100 campers and 30 vehicles. There are several hiking trails from the campground. The boulder-strewn, treed area sits at an elevation of about 6,000 feet. Play volleyball and horseshoes with equipment available from the campground host! Campground fees apply.

Prescott Guide hopes you’ll take the time to experience some of the great places to camp in Prescott. Consider Prescott if you love to explore the great outdoors and are planning your next camping adventure. Visit Prescott Guide for more information at http://www.prescottguide.com.

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