No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Playground Group continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 44 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 34 open for online reservation · 10 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 24 fall on weekdays and 10 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 24 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Play1 | 34 |
This site currently has 34 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 26. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 5 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site Play1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play1 | 40 ft | None | 34 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +22 more |
About Playground Group
Overview
Close to historic western towns and centrally located in Arizona, Playground Group Campground is a great place for groups of up to 75 people to enjoy a secluded mountain getaway.
The 7,500 ft. elevation of the site, puts it near the summit of Mingus Mountain in Prescott National Forest. Spectacular views of the surrounding desert valleys as well as the nearby towns of Sedona, Jerome and Prescott Valley await campers on the winding drive to and from the site.
Recreation
The surrounding forest offers many hiking trails of various levels of intensity, from easy short-distance walks to more challenging elevated climbs.
Campers who need a break from hiking can relax around the campground, take in the views and listen to the sound of the wind in the pines.
Facilities
The site has a large group gathering place with picnic tables, grills, a large fire pit and vault toilet and is adjacent to a family picnic area. There is no drinking water available.
The nearby towns of Prescott Valley and Cottonwood have grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, shopping and other conveniences.
Natural Features
The campground is in a secluded site in the tall ponderosa pine trees. Pleasant daytime temperatures and cool mountain breezes make it a nice respite from the summer heat of nearby deserts.
Nearby Attractions
A short drive away is the colorful town of Jerome, an abandoned mining town that has been transformed into an artist and tourist community.
Tuzigoot National Monument, an ancient ruin of the Sinaguan culture, and Dead Horse Ranch State Park, which has mountain biking, canoeing and fishing along the Verde River, are also close by.
Tuzigoot National Monument
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Getting there
Take State Highway 89A (seven miles southwest of Jerome or 13 miles east of Prescott Valley) to Forest Road 104. Travel on Forest Road 104 for two miles to Playground Group Campground.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Playground Group?
Reservations for Playground Group are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 34 of 44 tracked site-nights are open (77.3%), though availability can change. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Playground Group?
5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site Play1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Playground Group fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Playground Group?
October 2026, with 24 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Playground Group?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 26. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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