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Powell Springs Campground

Its 11 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Powell Springs Campground is a National Forest campground near Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest
Access road
Dirt

Powell Springs Campground sits inside Prescott National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
11
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Fire rings and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Elevation
5,288 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Powell Springs Campground is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Powell Springs Campground?
No. Powell Springs Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Powell Springs Campground?
Camping at Powell Springs Campground is free.
How many campsites does Powell Springs Campground have?
Powell Springs Campground has 11 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Powell Springs Campground?
No. Powell Springs Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Powell Springs Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Powell Springs Campground.
When is Powell Springs Campground open?
Powell Springs Campground is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Powell Springs Campground?
The stay limit at Powell Springs Campground is 14 days in 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Powell Springs Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Powell Springs Campground itself, and nothing from AT&T or T-Mobile within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Powell Springs Campground?
Powell Springs Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Powell Springs Campground

fishypedia.com · 23 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lower Goldwater Lake, whose mapped center point is 23 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lower Goldwater Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Jerome State Historic Park (12 miles to its center) , Fort Verde State Historic Park (12 miles to its center) , Dead Horse Ranch State Park (13 miles to its center) , and Verde River Greenway State Natural Area (13 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Powell Springs Campground, in straight-line miles: Watson Lake (swimming hole, 20 miles), Crescent Moon (swimming hole, 23 miles), The Crack (swimming hole, 24 miles), Verde Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles), and Fossil Creek (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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