About 10 miles west of Dewey, Powell Springs Campground sits in open terrain within Prescott National Forest, offering year-round camping for RVs up to 40 feet and tent campers alike. The Forest Service manages this small campground on a first-come, first-served basis, with designated sites that fill quickly during peak seasons.
Campers find spacious sites with picnic tables spread throughout the area, though proximity between spots varies. "I like the remoteness, the trees, after all the desert and the nice big campsites," notes one reviewer who appreciated the change from desert camping. The campground provides basic amenities including toilets, trash service, and allows campfires and pets. Sites accommodate both drive-in and walk-in access.
Crowding has become more common in recent years, with weekend arrivals often finding limited availability. "We have been going here for the last 3 years or so and have noticed it's getting more crowded and the spots fill fast," explains a regular visitor who recommends Friday arrivals for better site selection. Rangers enforce designated camping areas, so campers should stick to marked sites rather than informal spots that might appear available.
For additional camping choices in the region, campers can explore campgrounds near Dewey or consider Cherry Area about two miles northeast for a different forest camping experience.
Description
A historic campground built by the CCC, Powell Springs is flanked by Hackberry Wash, a seasonal creek. Ponderosa pines provide shade in the campground, and riparian vegetation grows along the wash. Note: This site closes following especially heavy rain or snow, and when the roads are too icy. If you plan to visit and want to make sure it is open, please contact the Verde Ranger Station: 928-567-4121. When the office is closed, please check the right-hand column under "Alerts and Warnings" to see if there are weather-related closures, and follow the link to see if this site is closed or on a reduced schedule. Facilities 11 campsites 12 picnic tables 2 fireplaces 9 fire pits 11 pedestal grills No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage service - Please pack it out
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Location
Public CampgroundPowell Springs Campground - Prescott National Forest is located in Arizona
Directions
Take Hwy 69 to Dewey, left on Hwy 169. Approximately 9.5 miles, left on Cherry Rd, a dirt road accessible to passenger cars except during wet weather. Follow road approximately 4.5 miles to campground on left.
Coordinates
34.57848809 N
112.06942054 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 30 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 14 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 16 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 38 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ








