Picnicking

Find a picnic site that accommodates single families or small groups of friends. We also have two sites or for group gatherings/events. 

Picnicking - Single

Prescott National Forest offers a wide variety of picnic sites, many of which are accessible to everyone.  Most have facilities including picnic tables, charcoal grills, drinking water, restrooms, and garbage service.  Less-developed sites may lack grills, water, or restrooms; and require that visitors pack out their own garbage.  Some sites are located near busy highways, others on paved roads inside designated Recreation Areas, and yet others are on unpaved roads well off the beaten track. 

Picnicking - Group

Looking for a place for a family reunion, a company outing, or to celebrate a special event?  Prescott National Forest has two reservable sites designed for such gatherings. 

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Alto Pit OHV Day Use/Campground

ATV and dirt bike riders (off-road vehicles of 50” or less in width) enjoy 400 acres with approximately 20 miles of motorized trails, 2 cross-country areas, and a designated children's area. The…

Beasley Flat Picnic Site

The Verde River is the only river in Arizona with a Wild and Scenic designation. Beasley Flat is the beginning of the Wild and Scenic stretch of the Verde River.  It is also the most popular…

Bignotti Picnic Site

Bignottie is a lovely place to fish, bird watch, or picnic by the Verde River.  Canoers and kayakers who put in for a short, smooth water float from Black Canyon River Access Point end their float…

Bradshaw Ranger District

The Bradshaw Mountains, located south of Prescott, have long been known for being one of the most mineralized mountain ranges in the world. As early as the mid-1800's, mining first brought settlers…

Copper Canyon Trailhead

Multi-use trailhead with picnic tables, ramadas, grills, a vault toilet, a loading ramp, and plenty of room for trailer turn-around. A collaborative effort between the Town of Camp Verde, Prescott…

Granite Basin Boating Site

Granite Basin Lake is a small (5 acre) lake. It is not stocked with fish, but patient anglers may catch bluegill, largemouth bass and catfish.A valid fishing or combination license is required for…

Granite Basin Recreation Area

Nestled among pines and boulders of Prescott's iconic Granite Mountain, Granite Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round including: hiking, backpacking, horse…

Groom Creek Area

Located in the cool pines of central Arizona, Groom Creek offers a variety of recreational opportunities including: camping, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, bouldering, and horseback riding. …

Groom Creek Schoolhouse Group Picnic Site

Built in 1902, this historic schoolhouse and adjacent picnic area may be reserved in advance for groups of up to 50 people. Visitors without reservations may utilize outdoor accommodations when…

Iron Springs

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Recreational opportunities that can be reached via Iron Springs Road include: OHV riding, OHV camping, horse riding, mountain biking, and hiking.  Granite Basin Recreation Area, which offers camping…