Eagle Ridge Group Campground
Eagle Ridge Group Campground sits within a tall ponderosa pine forest of Prescott National Forest. The site lies in the Bradshaw Mountains along Lynx Lake and is convenient to the historic town of Prescott, Arizona. Summer visitors seeking relief from the hot weather in Phoenix frequent the recreation area to camp, fish, picnic, hike and mountain bike.
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Site mix
| group standard electric | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 75 / 12 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| Peregrine | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 25 / 6 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites Osprey, Peregrine are listed accessible |
Two group campsites, Osprey and Peregrine, are located adjacent to each other and provide plenty of space for church groups, family reunions and other social gatherings. Osprey holds 26 to 75 people, while Peregrine can accommodate 15 to 25. Access to Peregrine is via Osprey and one group may reserve both sites. The sites are equipped with campfire rings and picnic tables. Group facilities are accessible, and the lake recreation area can be easily access by car or foot. An on-site host is available to assist campers with visitor information and gates. A small store at the north end of the lake offers boat rentals, firewood and a restaurant.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May 1 - Oct 31 |
| Forest | Prescott National Forest |
| Booking | Reservation Information: Recreation.gov or telephone 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | Osprey Site: $75/night for the first 50 persons; $125/night for up to 75 persons Peregrine Site: $50/night for up to 25 persons. |
| Rules | Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash (6' maximum). OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites. |
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Getting there
From Phoenix, Arizona: Traveling Northbound on I-17 take Exit 262 onto Hwy 69 North to Prescott and cointnue on Hwy 69 for 30 miles to S Walker Rd. Turn left and proceed South on S. Walker Rd. (by Costco, Petsmart, and AM/PM gas station). Go approximately 3.5 miles to the Lynx Lake Southshore Day Use Area turn-off and turn left (east).
| Nearest town | Prescott, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 34.5103° N, 112.3872° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 3.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Little Dealer Little Prices ↗ | 6.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 26.8 mi |
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Eagle Ridge Camping access
Worth a stop
- 0.8 miLynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 0.8 mi
- 2.2 miRanch (62) Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.6 miWilliamson Valley Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miLynx Recreation ↗2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miLynx Lake Loop D0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miBoat Ramp/Hilltop0.2 mi trail · hiking
- 0.3 miLynx Lake Loop C0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miHilltop-Obrians0.3 mi trail · hiking
- 0.5 miLynx Lake Loop E0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.8 miLynx Creek Ruin Trailhead ↗Prescott National Forest · Season Year-round
- 2.2 miRanch (62) Trailhead ↗Prescott National Forest · Season Year-round
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Prescott National Forest.
- inPrescott National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,411,550 acres
- 11.8 miGranite Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,808 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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On the National Register nearby
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Natural features
At an elevation of 5,700 feet, Eagle Ridge offers visitors pleasant summer temperatures and cool breezes. It is surrounded by a dense ponderosa pine forest mixed with juniper and oak. Lynx Lake covers 55 acres and is just 0.25 mile. The area's animal residents include the osprey, coyote, deer, javelina, squirrel, fox, badger and mountain lion. Temperatures are pleasant during the camping season, though the area experiences a monsoon season from late June through mid-September that may result in afternoon thunderstorms.
Recreation
The Lynx Lake Recreation Area is a popular fishing spot, with crappie, trout, bluegill, bass and catfish available, and anglers have the convenience of a boat ramp (motor boats less than 10 horsepower allowed). Swimming and wading are not allowed, though campers can rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and electric row boats at the campground concessionaire. Trails in the area allow for a variety of uses, including hiking and mountain biking. An easy, family-friendly, two-mile trail loops around the lake. The Bradshaw Mountains are known for their history of mineral mining. Visitors can still pan for gold in Lynx Creek, and many historic mining sites lie in the area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Eagle Ridge Group Campground?
Sites at Eagle Ridge Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservation Information: Recreation.gov or telephone 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Eagle Ridge Group Campground?
Osprey Site: $75/night for the first 50 persons; $125/night for up to 75 persons Peregrine Site: $50/night for up to 25 persons.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Eagle Ridge Group Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Eagle Ridge Group Campground have?
2 sites, including 2 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Eagle Ridge Group Campground?
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there accessible sites at Eagle Ridge Group Campground?
Sites Osprey and Peregrine are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Eagle Ridge Group Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Eagle Ridge Group Campground?
The Lynx Lake Recreation Area is a popular fishing spot, with crappie, trout, bluegill, bass and catfish available, and anglers have the convenience of a boat ramp (motor boats less than 10 horsepower allowed). The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Eagle Ridge Group Campground?
Prescott, Arizona.
Source: Getting there
What if Eagle Ridge Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hilltop Campground (0.3 mi, partly first-come), Lynx Campground (0.5 mi), and Groom Creek Horse Camp (4.4 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby