The Dead Horse Ranch State Park offers 149 camping sites, most of which include 50-amp electric and water hookups. The facility boasts modern restrooms and showers, grills and fire rings, and a dump station for guest use. Pull-through sites accommodate big RVs. The state park offers a variety of recreation choices, including fishing, swimming, canoeing and hiking.
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
928-634-5283
The heavily shaded Turquoise Triangle RV Park has 65 sites that accommodate rigs up to 40 feet long with slide-outs. Full hookups include 30/50-amp electric, water, sewer and cable TV. Wireless Internet, laundry, shower rooms and a recreation lounge with television are also available. Turquoise Triangle is within walking distance of the Verde River. Flower enthusiasts will enjoy the on-site flower gardens, while bird-watchers will find many varieties to study. Turquoise Triangle offers a discount to all seniors and AARP members.
Turquoise Triangle RV Park
2501 East Highway 89 Alternate
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
928-634-5294
http://turquoisetrianglerv.com/
Midway between Clarkdale and Sedona is the Rio Verde RV Park. Rio Verde's 68 RV sites are nestled among 30 acres of pine, cottonwood and juniper trees. All sites include electric, water, sewer and cable TV hookups, while some sites include phone service and free wireless Internet. Park amenities include a laundry and restrooms/showers. Propane is available on-site, as are RV supplies. Guests can access the Verde River from the park.
Rio Verde RV Park
3420 U.S. 89 Alternate
Cottonwood, AZ 86326-5503
928-634-5990
http://www.rioverdervpark.com/
The Prescott National Forest has two campgrounds in Clarkdale, both open from May 1 through Nov. 1. Campers will find Mingus Mountain Campground in the pines on top of Mingus Mountain. The campground has two sections, one suited for RVs and the other for tents. The RV section of the campground offers electric hookups only. Water is available in the campground; however, water hook-ups are not available. Pines provide shade, yet still allow views of the Verde Valley. The campground has 29 sites with picnic tables and grills. Only eight of the sites are suitable for pull-through setup. Modern restrooms and showers are not available at Mingus Mountain. Vault toilets are located on-site and are wheelchair accessible. Hiking and fishing are both plentiful in the area.
Potato Patch Campground is also located in the pines on top of Mingus Mountain. Campers can choose from one of two loops with camping sites. The first loop has 12 sites with electric hook-ups, and pull-through parking is open to RVs only. The 28 sites, which offer limited privacy, in the second loop are open to both tents and RVs, but do not have electric hook-ups. Water spigots are available in the second loop, and the sites in this area offer better privacy. All sites have picnic tables and grills. Like Mingus Mountain Campground, Potato Patch does not offer modern restrooms, but does have vault toilets available, which are handicap accessible. A 2.5-mile hiking trail is accessible from the campground.
Prescott National Forest
344 S. Cortez St.
Prescott, AZ 86303
928-443-8000
http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/southwst/pres.htm
