Arizona · published-coordinate region
White Spar Campground
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USDA Forest Service41Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
41Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
White Spar Campground at 5,641 feet in elevation is a short drive of 2.7 miles south of downtown Prescott and east of Hwy 89. Campers will appreciate the mild weather and the cool ponderosa pine forest the campground is nestled in. The campground's convenient location allows for many opportunities for pursuing camping, hiking, mountain biking and bird watching. Several loop trails in the area allow for multiple modes of travel. The Tri-City Community comprising Prescott, Chino Valley, and Prescott Valley has events, functions, benefits, and attractions throughout the year are all within a few minutes' drive. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general campground questions contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at 1 (928) 443-8000.
Recreation
White Spar Campground is available year-round, but campsites are limited during the winter season. Campsites are designed for RV, trailer or tent camping. Many popular outdoor activities abound in the area. Visitors may enjoy fishing, bird-watching, boating, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, picnicking and just plain relaxing.Facilities
White Spar Campground has 52 single and four double occupancy campsites. Some campsite driveways allow a camp unit (RV, or tow vehicle and trailer) and an extra vehicle, while many limit parking to only the camp unit. Each campsite has a picnic table, steel fire ring and/or concrete block grill, and either an established tent pad or an area for a tent. Accessible campsites are available. There are five pull-through, 34 back-in, and 17 parallel parking asphalt-surfaced driveways. Services include four vault restrooms, four trash dumpsters and nine water hydrants. There are no RV hook-ups or dump station in the campground. Water is not available in the non-peak season. The facility may be closed during snow events.Natural Features
White Spar Campground is surrounded by a forest of ponderosa pine, oak, manzanita, and a variety of shrubs and grasses. In the Prescott Basin, the campground is near Granite Basin Recreation Area, Granite Mountain Wilderness Area, Granite Basin Lake, Lynx Lake Recreation Area, and Thumb Butte. Access to these areas can either be made by several interlocking hiking trails or by driving a short distance.
Nearby Attractions
Northwest of White Spar Campground, within ten miles, is the Granite Basin Recreation Area. Granite Basin Recreation Area has several day-use areas, and Granite Basin Lake (five acres), which is known for channel catfish, large-mouth bass, and sunfish. Rising prominently north of Granite Basin Lake is Granite Mountain at 6,874 feet. The Granite Mountain Wilderness Area is comprised of the mountain's rugged topography and mixed vegetation suite. Also, within ten miles, is Alto Pit Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Campground and Day-Use Area. OHV riders of all skill levels can ride the several miles of trails that meander through the area's challenging terrain and vegetative cover. Southeast of downtown Prescott and within eight miles of White Spar Campground is Lynx Lake Recreation Area. Lynx Lake (55 acres) is an popular attraction in the Prescott National Forest that offers a variety of recreation opportunities for all age groups. Activities include fishing, boating, and hiking. West and within four miles, is the Thumb Butte Recreation Area. At 6,515-feet Thumb Butte is quite visible in the Prescott Basin. The Butte is popular for its scenic vistas, jogging and hiking. Rock climbing is allowed, but only between July 16 and January 31 as it is closed to climbing during the peregrine falcon nesting period. Birdwatching is popular outside the closed area. The City of Prescott offers several day-use recreation facilities within ten miles. To the north and northeast are Watson (70 acres) and Willow Lakes and to the south Goldwater Lake (15 acres). Each have unique qualities and recreation opportunities including boating, fishing, birdwatching and hiking.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 41 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
41
Vehicle limit
41
Vehicle length
41
Driveway entry
41
Shade
38
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
41
Operator directions
From Phoenix, Arizona: Traveling Northbound on I-17 take Exit 262 onto Hwy 69 North to Prescott, cointnue on Hwy 69 for 41 miles until you arrive in downtown Prescott. Turn left on Montezuma Street (Highway 89) south for 2.7 miles. White Spar Campground is located on the left (east side of Hwy 89).
Alternate route from Flagstaff, Arizona: Traveling Southbound on I-17 take Exit 278 onto Westbound Highway 169 and continue for 15 Miles until reaching the junction of Hwy 69, turn right onto Northbound Hwy 69 and continue for 15 miles until arriving in Prescott. Turn left on Montezuma Street (Highway 89) south for 2.7 miles. White Spar Campground is located on the left (east side of Hwy 89).
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THE ACTUAL SITES
41 published campsite records
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| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 24 ft Fifth Wheel: 40 ft Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 40 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 35 ft Vehicle: 16 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 39 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 04 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 230 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 169 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 07 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 152 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 63 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 76 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 163 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 16 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Pull-Through 85 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 19 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 24 ft Pickup Camper: 20 ft Rv: 40 ft Vehicle: 18 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 21 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 59 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 22 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 23 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 150 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 24 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 56 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 25 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 26 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 27 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 28 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 29 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 84 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 30 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 31 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 32 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 33 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 34 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 35 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 36 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 37 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 38 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 39 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 40 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 41 WHITE SPAR CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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