Powell
Springs Campground was developed by the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930's. There is room for
RV's but with no hookups. The landing pads for RV camping
are dirt as is the rest of the campground. Group camping
is available call 928-567-4121 for reservations.
There
are many differents natural springs flowing in the area such as:
Walnut, Medlar, Log, Blue Monster, Tunnel, Bunker, Slide Rock,
Goat Peak, lyon and Horse just to name a few.
The
mining town of Cherry is nearby, although there are no services
there.
There are no fees to camp here and sites are on a first come first served basis. Each site usually accomodates one vehicle towing a traielr and room for another vehicle. Vehicles must park in the space provided. Do not park along the side of the road.
Campsites are designed for 5 people but can accomodate up to 10.
Directions
In
Camp Verde, take I-17 south approx 8 miles to Exit 278 (SR.
169). At end of exit ramp, turn right onto Rt. 169 (west)
and travel 5.5 miles to the Cherry Road sign (Forest Rt.
372). Turn right onto Rt. 372 (dirt) and travel 4.5 miles
to campground sign. Turn left at sign into the campground.
