Forest Road 413 winds through the mountains north of Jerome, providing access to dozens of dispersed camping spots scattered across roughly three miles of well-maintained dirt road. Campers can navigate most of the route in standard vehicles, though some individual sites require higher clearance.
The camping areas sit 50 to 75 yards off the main road, offering large, level spots with good spacing between neighbors. Cell service reaches most locations, and the elevation provides views toward Prescott and the surrounding valleys. "Located perfectly between Prescott and Sedona," notes Travis H., making this a practical base for exploring both areas. The road experiences regular traffic from logging trucks and off-highway vehicles throughout the day and night, particularly on weekends when local groups frequent the area.
Sites closer to the road entrance fill first, but continuing deeper along Forest Road 413 reveals additional options with more separation from vehicle noise. The area maintains cleanliness better than many dispersed locations, though conditions can become muddy after rain or snow. Shade remains limited at higher elevations, and campers should prepare for the sounds of passing traffic. For those seeking other dispersed sites outside Prescott National Forest, several alternatives exist within a short drive of this location.
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Map & DirectionsNorth Mingus Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 413 is located in Arizona near Jerome
Coordinates
34.69488205 N
112.1439546 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 6/8/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 33 usersLast on 6/8/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 6/8/26
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)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 17 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 22 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 1 hr 30 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 3 hrs 18 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
