Mingus Mountain
Mingus Mountain is located in the Black Hills mountain range. The summit area can be reached via the winding paved State Route 89A. Located in the cool pines atop Mingus Mountain, this picnic area offers a spectacular view of the Verde Valley, the red rocks of Sedona, Humphrey’s Peak in Flagstaff, and the Mogollon Rim.
Site Information
Region: North Central
County: Yavapai
Directions: Off of Hwy 89A (between Prescott Valley and Jerome), turn on Forest Road 104 (at the Summit Picnic Site). Follow dirt road approximately 2.5 miles to 4-way stop. A right turn takes you into Mingus Mountain Campground. The day-use area is on the left, beyond the first set of tent sites (which are on the right).
Latitude: 34.706128
Longitude: -112.139781
Operational Hours: Seasonal closings, check with site manager
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: May - Oct
Habitats: Pinyon-juniper Forest, Pine-oak Forest, Pine forest
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Hepatic Tanager, Painted Redstart, Red Crossbill
Charismatic: Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Contact Information
USDA
Prescott National Forest - Verde Ranger District
300 East Highway 260
Campe Verde, AZ 86322
Phone: 928-567-4121
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recreation/recarea/?recid=67277&actid=70
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L5950560
