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Hilltop Campground is located in the Prescott Basin at 5,712 feet in elevation and just over three miles south of Hwy 69 and east of Walker Road. Campers will appreciate the mild weather and the cool ponderosa pine forest. The facility's attractive and convenient location allows opportunities for pursuing a variety of recreation activities that will satisfy anyone's interests. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and bird watching. Connector and loop trails allows access to most of the Prescott Basin and most trails allow for multiple modes of travel. The Tri-City Community comprising Prescott, Chino Valley and Prescott Valley has events and attractions throughout the year, 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.
Hilltop Campground is available during the summer season and is enjoyed by people of all age groups and of diverse backgrounds. Campsites are designed for RV, trailer or tent camping. Many popular outdoor activities abound. Visitors may enjoy fishing, bird-watching, boating, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, picnicking, camping and just plain relaxing.
Hilltop Campground has 34 single and three double occupancy campsites, with 23 single and three double campsites available for advanced reservations. Campsites generally allow a camp unit (RV, or tow vehicle and trailer). A limited quantity will allow for an extra vehicle. Each campsite has a picnic table, steel fire ring and an established tent pad. Universally accessible campsites are available. There are five pull-through, 16 back-in and 16 parallel parking asphalt-surfaced driveways in the campground. Services include five vault restrooms, five trash dumpsters and six water faucets. There are no RV hook-ups or dump station. **SEE PHOTOS FOR A SITE MAP.**
Similar to several recreation facilities in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area, Hilltop Campground is located in ponderosa pine, oak, manzanita and a variety of shrubs and grasses. The facility is near Lynx Lake, Thumb Butte, Granite Basin Recreation Area, Granite Mountain Wilderness Area and Granite Basin Lake. Access to these areas can either be made by several interlocking hiking trails or by driving a short distance.
North of Hilltop Campground, within walking distance is Lynx Lake. This lake at 55 acres is an immensely popular attraction on the Prescott National Forest. It offers a variety of recreation opportunities for all age groups. Activities include fishing, boating and hiking among many. West of Hilltop Campground, across the Prescott Basin about 11 miles distant, is the Thumb Butte Recreation Area. Thumb Butte's 6,515 foot prominence is quite visible in the Prescott Basin. The Butte is very popular for its scenic vistas, jogging and hiking. Rock climbing is allowed, but only between July 16 and January 31. Climbing is prohibited during the peregrine falcon nesting period. Birdwatching is popular. Mountain bikes have access to trails from the parking area. To the Northwest, within 13 miles, is the Granite Basin Recreation Area. This recreation area has several day-use areas, Yavapai Campground and Granite Basin Lake (5 acres). The lake 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 to the northwest at fifteen 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. The City of Prescott offers several day-use recreation facilities within ten miles of Hilltop Campground. To the northwest are Watson (70 acres) and Willow Lakes and to the southwest Goldwater Lake (15 acres). Each have unique qualities and recreation opportunities including boating, fishing, birdwatching and hiking.
**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). Drive about 3.8 miles and then turn East (left) into Hill Top Campground.
**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 12 miles to S. Walker Rd. Turn left and proceed South on S. Walker Road (by Costco, Petsmart, and AM/PM gas station). Drive about 3.8 miles and then turn East (left) into Hill Top Campground.
I so wish to give this place 5 stars and I can’t for one reason. First the good. The sites are all well maintained. Unlike the more popular Lynx Lake they are not all on top of each other. The sites offer great views of the forest and the stars at night. The bathrooms are clean and there are a lot of them. There are 3 loops. The smallest loop A is first come first take. Overall this is a great place. So why the low stars? We were right across from the host spot in loop C. This guy ran the loudest generator I have ever heard for the whole day. So instead of a nice peaceful quiet you got a generator that sounded like it needed a tune up. I am not against them. But we use ours and shut it off as quick as possible. Not him. The only reason he stops is to add gas. Really really disappointing that a camp host would Be the loudest camper around.
Great campground outside Prescott. The host is AMAZING!!!
Several sites require you to park up top and walk down.
We tried B17 first but it was too difficult to level our 22’ camper. Andrew (host) to the rescue. He gave us a special spot ;). We stayed midweek.
Hang tag for camping gets you access to Lynx Lake and the ruins.
Crates of wood $10
Decent AT&T reception. Great bike and hiking trails right from the campground.
We loved this campground. First time camping here. We usually camp at Yavapai but it was closed until May 1st due to the epic snow this year. Our site had a pretty view and the campground was very clean. The sites are spaced out unlike its neighborhood lynx lake campground. We stayed in site #31 on loop C. The only reason why I give it four stars is honestly because of the camp host. Not the main host. A site across from us on Thursday a guy showed up in a spot that was blocked off. We assume he is going to be a second camp host for the summer. They brought him a golf cart. However we never see him. He ran his very LOUD generator 90% of the day that sounded like it needed serviced. We have a generator too but only ran it for about an hour for showers. I would stay in loop B if you can so you don’t hear it all day long and interrupt your peace and quiet. Disappointing the camp host was the loudest around.
This is a quiet, beautiful woodland. Great trails to walk your dogs. Peaceful setting and a host who is on top of what's happening. My only warning is that I had to move my C Class RV because site 17 was way too unlevel for my rig. I was up five of those yellow blocks high and still not level. With the help of the host, I moved to site #1 which needed no leveling at all. Spent a lovely week at Hilltop!
